Saying "I ordered it offline" might lead me to ask "So, did you order it by phone, or in person?" It would not imply the same as "I ordered it online."
Saying "I ordered it off the internet" means (to about 99% of US English speakers) the same thing as "I ordered it online."
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Saying "I ordered it offline" might lead me to ask "So, did you order it by phone, or in person?" It would not imply the same as "I ordered it online."
Saying "I ordered it off the internet" means (to about 99% of US English speakers) the same thing as "I ordered it online."
*"I ordered it offline"
Nah, not really heard or used :-)
At Google Books:
"ordered it offline" About 0 results
"ordered it online" About 2,160 results
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I'm curious about the digital purchases people make and how they discover them, What was the last digital product or service you bought online (for example: a subscription, software, eBook, online course, etc....)?
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How did you first hear about it?
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What convinced you to make the purchase?
Looking forward to hearing your stories, this could help us all discover new cool digital stuff and to learn more about how we buy things! 😊
For example, shoes. I have always taken the view that you need to try the shoes on in-store. But maybe this is old-fashioned and not necessary. If you know your size, then why not order online? I guess returning is a hassle but perhaps not as inconvenient as used to be the case.
What items have you decided to order online that previously you would have forced yourself to do in-person?
Did it work? Did you have to return them?
What happens if you are not in when they arrive? Are you OK with the item being left with a neighbour? Or is there a better tactic?