Shiksha Arora explains why she stopped bargaining while shopping
TV presenter and host Shiksha Arora has explained why she no longer bargains when shopping, saying her mindset about money and small traders has changed.
During a YouTube interview with Pascal Tokodi on Friday, February 20, 2026, she shared her view and told Pascal that he looks like someone who bargains.
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“You look like someone who bargains, someone who would say, ‘How much? 20? No 5,” she said.
She said her thinking is shaped by how she views business and people’s needs.
“It is like a business gimmick… that is my mentality as well,” Shiksha said.
She explained that sometimes the price asked may matter more to the seller than to her. This has guided her choice to stop pushing prices down.
Shiksha added that people often judge her because of how they see her online.
“Just because they see you online and they have this perception of who you are,” she said.
She explained that such views can shape how people expect her to act when buying things. She said this is not always fair.
Why she no longer bargains
Pascal Tokodi shared a similar view during the same conversation.
He said, “That is my mom. Sometimes you know you are screwed over, but you are like, “Okay.”
His words showed that some people accept paying more when they feel the other person may need it more.
Pascal went on to explain the reason behind that choice.
“Maybe you need it more than I do,” he said. This view matched Shiksha’s thinking about letting go of bargaining. Both spoke about choosing understanding over arguing about prices.
Shiksha repeated that her decision comes from how she sees the situation of the seller.
“Maybe you need it more than me, that is why I don’t bargain nowadays,” she said.
She explained that this thinking helps her feel at peace with paying what is asked.
The two comments show a shared belief that bargaining is not always needed. Shiksha’s words point to a personal change in how she handles small purchases. Her choice is based on how she views business and people’s needs, not on what others expect of her.
