Unit 5.2: Shopping
In the Unit, we will look at expressions that a customer can use to ask
for specific information when shopping, such as different sizes, colors,
and so on.
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I don't like the color. Do you
have this in a different color?
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Do you have these pants in blue?
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It's too loose. Do you have this
in a smaller size?
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It's too tight. Do you have this
in a larger size?
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Do you have this in Medium?
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Do you have this in cotton?
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It's a little over my budget. Do
you have something less expensive?
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Do you have something less pricey?
(= less expensive)
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Can I try this on?
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Where is the fitting room?
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Can you gift wrap that?
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Can I get this gift wrapped?
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Would you please gift wrap that?
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The fitting rooms are over there.
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I'm sorry, we are out of stock on this
item.
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I'm sorry, this item is out of stock.
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I'm sorry, there is only one color left
for this item.
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I'm sorry, we don't carry this item
anymore.
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May I suggest something instead?
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I've got exactly what you're looking
for.
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This one's on sale right now.
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Do you need anything to go with your
shirt?
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Is there anything else I can get for
you?
Examples:
Dialog 1: (Do you have this in a different color?)
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Sales:
Just to let you know. The shirt you are looking at is on
sale right now.
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John:
Oh, really? I don't like this color though. Do you
have it in green?
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Sales:
Let me check ... Here you are. Would you like to try
it on? The fitting rooms are over there.
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John:
Thanks....
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(John is looking at himself in the mirror)
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Sales:
That shirt looks really nice on you!
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John:
You think so?
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Sales:
Yes. Green is your color!
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John:
Well, I'm sold. I'll take it.
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Sales:
Thank you. Do you need anything to go with the shirt?
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John:
No, that's fine.
Dialog 2: (We are out of stock!)
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Jane:
Excuse me, do you have these pants in Small?
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Sales:
Oh, I'm sorry, we are out of stock on this item. May I
suggest something instead?
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Jane:
Uh... no, that's OK. I'll look for something else.
Thanks.
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Sales:
If you need any help, just let me know.
Dialog 3: (It's a little pricey!)
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Sales:
Do you need anything help, sir?
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Jim:
Well, I'm looking for a wedding gift.
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Sales:
May I suggest something? This dinnerware set is perfect for
a wedding gift.
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Jim:
Very nice! How much is it?
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Sales:
It is $400.
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Jim:
It's a little over my budget. Do you have something less
expensive?
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Sales:
Well, how about this set, sir? It's on sale right now.
$250, down from $350. It's a bargain.
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Jim:
Hmm... OK. I'll take it. Can you gift wrap that?
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Sales:
Certainly, sir.
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