Short dialogues in English buying clothes. Dialogue about shopping in English. Translation of dialogue in a clothing store

supermarket [‘su?p??m??k?t]

supermarket

13 paper bag [‘pe?p? b?g]

paper bag

14 bagger/packer [‘b?g?]/ [‘p?k?]

packer

2 shopper/customer

[‘??p?]/ [‘k?st?m?]

buyer

15 express checkout (line)

express service cash desk – i.e. checkout for customers who buy just a few items

3 shopping basket

[‘??p?? ‘b??sk?t]

shopping cart

16 tabloid/newspaper

[‘t?bl??d]/ [‘nju?s?pe?p?]

[‘?ekaut la?n]

queue at the checkout

17 magazine [?m?g?’zi?n]

5 checkout counter

[‘?ekaut ‘kaunt?]

cash desk (checkout counter)

18 scanner [‘sk?n?]

6 conveyor belt

conveyor belt

19 plastic bag [‘pl?st?k b?g]

plastic bag

7 cash register

cash machine

20 produce [‘pr?dju?s]

vegetables, greens

8 shopping cart [‘??p?? k??t]

shopping cart

21 manager [‘m?n???]

manager

9 (chewing) gum [‘?u???g?m]

chewing gum

22 clerk

salesman

10 candy [‘k?nd?]

23 scale

11 coupon [‘ku?p?n]

24 can-return machine

cupping machine

12 cashier

25 bottle-return machine

bottle machine

Seller (S): Hello. Can I help you?

Customer (C): I'm just looking, thanks…

(few minutes ago)

C: I'm looking for a jumper like this, but in orange. Have you got one?

S: I'll just have a look. What size are you?

C: Medium.

S: Here you are.

C: That's nice. Can I try it on?

S: Of course. The changing rooms are over there.

S: It fits you are very well.

B: How much is it?

B: OK. I'll have it.

S: How would you like to pay?

C: Cash.

Seller (P): Hello. Can I help you?

Client (K): Thank you, I'm just watching…

(in a few minutes)

K: I looking for something like this jumper, but orange color. Do you have one like this??

P: Now I'll take a look. What size are you?

TO: Average.

P: Here.

K: Great. I can try it on?

P: Of course. The fitting rooms are over there.

K: I like it.

P: It fits you very well.

TO: What is the price?

K: Okay. I take.

P: How will you pay?

TO: Cash.

C: Could you help me? I’m looking for this month’s edition of Fashion. Can you tell me where it is?

S: Over there. Upper shelf. Next to She.

TO: Can you help me? I'm looking for this month's Fashion issue. Tell me where is he?

P: Over there. Top shelf. Next to "She".

S: Hello. I wonder if you could help me. I've got a bad cold. Can you give me something for it?

S: OK. You can take these two times a day.

S: Thank you. Could I have some tissues as well, please?

S: Sure. Anything else?

S: No, that's all, thanks.

K: Hello. Could you help me. I have a bad cold. Could you give something from this?

P: OK. Take this twice a day.

K: thank you. Please give me more paper napkins.

P: Of course. Anything else?

K: No, this is all, Thank you.

S: Good morning. Can I have a white coffee, please?

S: Yes, please. Oh, and pancakes, please.

S: I’m afraid there aren’t any left. We’ve got some delicious carrot cake, and chocolate cake.

S: OK. Carrot cake, then.

S: Certainly. Is that all?

S: Yes, thanks.

S: That’ll be $4, please.

K: Good morning. Can I have some coffee with milk please?

P: Cappuccino?

K: Yes, please. Oh, and pancakes.

P: I'm afraid there are no more of them left. We have delicious carrot and chocolate cake.

K: Okay. Then carrot cake.

P: This is all?

K: Yes, thank you.

P: It will be $4

Hello dear friends. Are you ready for shopping? In today’s article we will analyze several dialogues in English on the topic: buying clothes. We learn new words, memorize dialogues, practice pronunciation.

Dictionary

Can you help me? - Can you help me?(ken yu help mi)
- Can I help you! - Can / May I help you?(ken / mei ah help yu)
- I'm just watching. - I’m just looking around.(aim just Lukin era)
- Do you have _? - Do you have _?(du yu hev_)
- Do you give a discount? — Do you give a discount?(du yu giv e discount)
- Where should I pay? —Where do I pay?(vea du ai pei)
- How much does it cost? - How much is this?(how mach from zis)
- No, I don't like it. - No, I don’t like it.(know ay dont like it)
- I will take it. - Okay, I’ll take it.(okay ail take it)
- I want to return this. - I want to return this.(ay vont tu rityon zis)
- I would like to get my money back. — I'd like a refund.(id like e rifand)

Please show me _ .

Please show me :

• dress - a dress (uh dres)
• Evening Dress - an evening gown/a cocktail dress (en evenin gaun / cocktail dress)
• blouse - a blouse (uh blouse)
• perfume - perfume (pefum)
• skirt - a skirt (uh sket)
• costume - a suit (uh suite)
• woman suit - a women suit (e Wiman Suite)
• jacket, jacket - a jacket (uh jackit)
• coat - a coat (uh cote)
• sweater, jumper - a sweater / jumper (e sveta / jampa)
• belt, belt - a belt (uh belt)
• gloves - gloves (heads)
• hat - a hat (uh hat)
• elegant lingerie - lingerie (lengeri)
• bra, panties - a bra, panties (uh sconce pentiz)
• tights - tights(Br) / pantyhose(Am)(tights / pantyhose)
• stockings - stockings (Stockins)
• socks - socks (sox)
• tie - a tie (uh tai)
• shirt - a shirt (oh shit)
• t-shirt - a T-shirt (he's quiet)
• underwear - underwear (andavea)
• trousers - trousers(Br) / pants(Am)(trauses/pants)
• shorts - shorts (shots)
• handkerchief - a handkerchief (uh hankechif)
• jeans - jeans (jeans)
• sneakers - trainers(Br) / sneakers(Am)(trainas/snikas)

Shopping for a Sweater

A: Pardon me. Could you help me?

B: Of course. How can I help you?

A: I am looking for a sweater.

B: What size do you wear?

A: Medium, I think.

B: Here. How do you like this one?

A: It's pretty. Can I try it on?

B: You can try it on in the fitting room over there.

Shopping for a Sweater 2

A: May I ask you a question?

B: Yes. How can I assist you?

A: I want to buy a sweater.

B: What size?

A: I think a medium should fit me.

B: How about this one?

A: The color's nice. Do you have a dressing room?

B: There’s a fitting room right over there.

• May I see that skirt, please? …Do you have it in black? I am looking for a skirt for a business meeting.
• No, sorry. We only have it in white and grey. I suggest a gray one.
• Thank you. OK then. May I try the gray skirt on?
• Sure you can. What size do you usually take?
• Mainly I wear a medium size.
• Here you are. The fitting room is on your left over there. …. So how is it?
• Mmm. I am afraid it’s too short for me. Do you have it a bit longer?
• Let me check. I'll have a look. … Well, here it is.
• Now it’s really beautiful and comfy. I like it.
• Yes, it suits you. And its color matches the color of your hair.
• How much is it?
• It's on sale now. We sell it at 50 per cent discount and it’s only 15 euros.
• Really? I'll take it. And I also need some office shoes to match the skirt. But not too expensive, please. I have a size 36 and I prefer heels.
• OK. I'll get them for you. …So how do they fit?
• Oh, the shoes are too tight. Can I have a bigger size? … Yes, these are cute and stylish.
• I agree with you, they look really nice on you, especially with your new skirt.
• I will buy them. Please pack the shoes.
• OK. Will you pay by card or by cash?
• I want to pay by card. Here it is.
• OK. Would you put a signature on your receipt, please, and return a copy to me? Thank you for shopping at our store.

Buying clothes translation

• Can I see that skirt? Do you have the same black one? I need a skirt for a business meeting.
• No, sorry. We only have white and gray. I suggest gray color.
• Thank you. Good, then. Can I try on the gray one?
• Of course. What size do you usually wear?
• Mostly I wear a size medium.
• Here, take it. The fitting room is over there on the left. … So what do you think?
• Mmm. I'm afraid it's too short for me. Do you have a little longer one?
• Let me check. I'll see. … Here you go.
• Now it's really nice and comfortable. I like.
• Yes, it suits you. And the color matches your hair color.
• How much does it cost?
• It's on sale now. We are selling it with a 50% discount and it costs only 15 euros.
• Indeed? I take. And I also need office shoes to match the skirt. But not too expensive, please. I'm a size 36 and prefer heels.
• Okay, I'll bring it. ... Well, does it fit?
• Oh, the shoes are too narrow. Can I try a larger size? ... Yes, these are lovely and stylish.
• I agree, they look very beautiful on you, especially with your new skirt.
• I'll take them. Pack your shoes, please.
• OK. Will you pay by card or cash?
• I want to pay by card. Here, take it.
• Please sign the check and return a copy to me. Thank you for purchasing from our store.

Shopping for Clothes in English

Polish artist and journalist Janina Ipohorska said: “Shopping is easy. It's just hard to pay." However, sometimes shopping can present a different kind of difficulty, such as when we have to communicate in English in a store. In this article we will present you with a clear and convenient phrasebook on the topic “In the store” and tell you about the features of shopping abroad.

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Let's imagine that you are abroad in a hotel. You have already swam to your heart's content in the sea, and even the local aborigines are jealous of your golden tan. What else to do? We invite you to try alternative medicine, namely shopping therapy! Shopping is an excellent remedy against depression and the feeling of frailty of life. Ready for some shopping?

Store names in English with translation

To begin with, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the names of stores in English, because this will greatly facilitate your orientation in the city. If necessary, you can check with local residents the location of the nearest candy store and you can easily navigate the signs on the city streets.

As you noticed, a pharmacy can be called by three different words: pharmacy, chemist’s and drugstore. What is the difference between them? It is believed that drugstore is the American version of the name of the pharmacy, and the terms pharmacy and chemist’s are better used in the UK. Previously, the word drug only in the USA and Canada meant both drugs and medications. Now the word drugstore is already used by residents of Foggy Albion. However, today there is another difference between these two terms. In most cases, pharmacies and chemist’s dispense medications only with a doctor’s prescription, while drugstores sell over-the-counter medications, as well as cosmetics, personal care products, etc.

Outlet is not yet a very popular type of store in our country. An outlet is a shopping center that sells branded clothing at significant discounts. Most often this is a sale of stockpiles of goods in store warehouses. Quite often, outlets are located outside the city, which allows sellers to minimize costs and sell items at a small margin.

Retail Park is an outlet-like shopping center. Retail parks are centers built in a short time from cheap materials, and sometimes they even look like hangars. Renting space in such a building is cheap, which is why things are sold here at ridiculous prices. American-type retail parks are usually located outside the city, while British ones are located within the city. There is not a single classic retail park in Russia yet.

How to find the right store

Have you decided to go shopping for clothes or are you going to buy souvenirs for friends and relatives? Then ask the hotel receptionist where the nearest shops and boutiques are located. You can do this using the following phrases in English.

A hotel employee may answer you this way:

Basic vocabulary for conducting dialogue in a store

Before visiting the store, let's look at the basic words you need to know to make a purchase in a store while communicating in English. We will list the vocabulary with which you can construct the necessary phrases.

Phrases for dialogue in a store in English

So, the goal has been achieved - you have found a specific store and decided to make a few purchases. However, it is unlikely that you will have time to go to the desired department or find the item you are looking for on your own: helpful sellers lie in wait at the entrance offering help to all suffering customers. He may ask you the following questions:

If you are looking for something specific, do not refuse the help of the seller, he will help you find the right thing. Do you want to look around and walk around the store? Tell the seller about this: abroad the phrase “I’m just browsing” is perceived quite adequately, and no one will glare at you for such words.

So, you are in the right department, you are choosing something original. Below we provide a list of phrases that you will need if you are going to buy clothes abroad. Some offers can also be used on other items. If you are going to buy something delicious abroad, pay attention to the article “Food in English”, in it you will find all the vocabulary you need.

To determine your size, you can use the following website asos.com. Pay attention to the first column of numbers for each size; the parameters for this size are indicated there in centimeters.

The seller will communicate with you, answer your questions and ask your own. You need to understand what he says, so we provide a list of phrases in English that you can hear from the seller in the store.

If you decide to buy any electronic device abroad, be sure to check in the store whether it works. Also ask the seller if there is a guarantee for this item, because the length of the warranty provided can roughly judge the quality of the product: the longer the guarantee, the better the item. Ask the following questions:

They will definitely show you what works and how it works, and when asked about the guarantee, you may receive something like the following answer:

Promotions and sales are the main wallet drainers. But how difficult it is to refuse another purchase when you are offered such an attractive discount! For those who like to buy things at a good price, we offer a list of phrases that you can see in stores. Study them, and then you definitely won’t miss out on a great sale.

In addition to discounts, stores may have other signs, the meaning of which is useful to understand. So, if you buy something bulky, you need to see if they will deliver it to your door or if you will have to handle it yourself. In addition, there are items that cannot be returned or exchanged. Some stores only offer returns for exchange, meaning you do not have the opportunity to get your money back. Please note the following notices in stores.

At the checkout

At the checkout, you will need to take a queue, if there is one, and also communicate with the cashier, who will tell you the total amount of purchases. You can't understand what numbers the cashier is calling? Ask him to write the amount due on a piece of paper.

If at the checkout you suddenly discover that an item costs a little more than you expected, tell the cashier directly about it. People abroad are calm about people who refuse too expensive purchases, so there are no complexes. In addition, stores may offer you a nice discount, and you will still purchase the item at the expected price. We suggest using the following phrases in English in the store.

If you pay for your purchases with cash, you can communicate with the cashier using the following phrases:

The cashier might tell you something like this:

Returning an item to the store

Sometimes it happens that you buy a defective item and only discover it at the hotel. What to do in this case? If you have saved the receipt, you will easily get your money back or be offered to exchange the defective product for a similar one without any defects. The main thing is to speak calmly with the seller; there are strict laws abroad, so they will meet you halfway if a similar situation arises. Use these phrases.

1. Basic vocabulary

To buy something, you need to at least know the name of this “something” in English. Even if you forget a phrase, as a last resort you can tell the seller the name of the product you need, use gestures and make a purchase. Therefore, before your trip, think about what you will buy abroad and learn the names of these words. For example, you may need knowledge of clothing in English, names of cosmetics, and useful vocabulary for communicating in a pharmacy. In addition, be sure to repeat the numbers in English, because you will need to understand how much you need to pay at the cashier.

2. Practical exercises

Practical exercises on the topic “Shopping” are the best way to learn and remember new vocabulary well, as well as see how it “works” in sentences. You will find many assignments for levels from Beginner to Intermediate on the website esolcourses.com.

3. Thematic podcasts

Podcasts will help you train your ears to the sound of English. This is very important, because abroad you will need not only to speak, but also to understand what the interlocutor wants to tell you. Moreover, you will be able to learn useful vocabulary on the topic. We invite you to listen to thematic audio materials on the website eslpod.com. They are read by a professional announcer at a fairly slow pace, and each podcast has a recording text, so you can understand exactly what is being said (there are several materials freely available; to use all podcasts on the site, you need to pay for your membership in the listeners’ club).

4. Benefits of tax free

Many countries have a VAT (Value Added Tax) refund system. The logic is this: you are not a resident of this state, therefore you are not required to pay VAT. Since the amount of VAT is always included in the price of the product, it must be returned to you when leaving the country. The easiest way to get your money back: we issue a Tax Free Check at the store, where your data is indicated, as well as the stamp and signature of the seller. When leaving the country at customs, you will be stamped on this check, and you will be able to receive a refund at special Tax Free Cash Refund points. Usually such points are located near Duty Free stores. However, some stores do not like paperwork, so they may give you a discount on the tax amount or offer you some kind of gift. To calculate the amount of tax free that you can be reimbursed in a particular country, use this calculator.

5. Sales

As a rule, two sales are popular abroad: winter and summer. Shopping in winter is especially attractive: many stores first hold pre-holiday Christmas sales, and after the holidays they finally empty the customers’ already thin wallets with discounts of up to 70-80%. However, large outlets and retail parks hold sales all year round; those who look for will always find.

6. Lean to the left

Paco Underhill studies customers and the various tricks of the stores. He brings up an interesting fact. Most people are right-handed, so they immediately turn right when entering a store. Sellers take advantage of this and place the most expensive items on the right side. Therefore, look for discounted and competitively priced products on the left side of the store.

7. Clutter is profitable

Often in a store you can see the following picture: ordinary things are beautifully hung, and things on sale are piled up in an ugly mass on some table or lie in large baskets. This is another trick of sellers: they do this so that you do not linger too long on inexpensive things. The calculation is this: when things are piled up, it seems that they look untidy and unfashionable, and you will have to spend a lot of time to find the right size. However, in reality, the quality of discounted items is in no way inferior to ordinary items, so the time spent “digging” in piles of items pays off with interest.

Complete list of words and phrases for download

We have compiled a document for you that contains words and expressions on this topic. You can download it from the link below.

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We think that now you are ready to conduct dialogue in the store in English and will be able to appreciate shopping abroad. Use the phrases you’ve learned, and you’ll be able to buy exactly what you’ve been dreaming of for a long time. We wish you to enjoy your purchases for many years to come!

We all face the need to buy new things. Some people do this rarely, from season to season, while others cannot live a day without buying some trinket. Well, if you are a shopaholic or just like to go to clothing stores or flea markets abroad, this topic is definitely for you.

Today we’ll talk about how to make purchases and conduct a dialogue in a clothing store in English, how to ask for the right size or color, and also learn a lot of new vocabulary and phrases related to the topic “shopping.”

Shopping is shopping in English. The word has already become so firmly established in the Russian language that when we talk about buying clothes or accessories, we use “shopping”.

Let's imagine that you are in a hotel abroad. In order to find out the addresses of the nearest stores, you can open an online map or ask the person at the reception about it:

• Where is the nearest shopping mall? - Where is the nearest shopping center?
• Is there an outlet center in the area? - Is there an outlet store somewhere in this area?

Outlets are stores or entire shopping centers where brands sell clothes from past collections at big discounts. They are very popular in Europe and are usually located on the outskirts of the city.

So how do you conduct a dialogue in a store in English? Let's start with the fact that in a clothing store, a customer always tries on some item to find out if it fits. This can be done in the fitting room, and if the size does not fit, then you can ask the sales assistant (shop assistant(British)/store clerk, sales associate(American)) bring a different size (size) or color (colour) of the item you like. You can also find out about discounts and sales from him.

As for sales, you can often see the following special offers in the store:

• Buy two for the price of one - Buy two for the price of one
• Buy 2 get 1 free - Buy 2, get 1 free
• Buy 2 get 1 half price - Buy 2, get 1 for half price
• Buy one get 40% off your second item - Buy one item and get a 40% discount on the second

A favorable price is indicated on the price tags as good value, but the final sale, when discounts can reach the maximum, is a clearance sale. Discounted items are marked as reduced.

Other words you will need in the store:

• basket - basket in a supermarket
• buy/purchase - purchase
• cash - cash
• cash desk - cash desk
• cashier - cashier
• change - change
• cheap - cheap
• check - check
• coin - coin
• counter - counter
• credit card - credit card
• expensive - expensive
• high-quality - high-quality
• note (banknote) - banknote
• receipt - receipt, check
• refund - reimbursement of the cost of goods
• scales - scales
• second-hand - used
• shop window - showcase
• trolley - trolley in a supermarket
• to choose/select/pick - select
• to go shopping - go shopping
• to haggle/bargain - bargain
• to pay (in) cash - pay in cash
• to pay by/with credit card - pay by card
• to pay for - pay for (something)
• to queue up, to line up, to stand in line - stand in line for (something)
• to take off - take off (thing)
• to try on - try on

Now let's move on to phrases that will help you conduct a dialogue in English in a clothing store.

Typically, consultants approach customers themselves and ask the following questions:

• Can I help you? - I can help you?
• What would you like? - What would you like?
• What can I do for you? - How can I help you?
• Are you looking for something special? -Are you looking for something specific?
• Are you being served? - Are you being served?
• Which do you prefer? - What do you prefer?

If you don't need help from a consultant, just say: "I'm just browsing, thanks" or "I'm just looking."

You can contact the seller yourself if you need help:

• Could you help me? / Can you help me? - Can you help me?
• Excuse me, could I ask you something? - Excuse me, can I ask you?

If you need specific things or departments, it is better to ask about it right away:

• Can you tell me where the hats are? - Could you tell me where the hats are sold?
• Where can I find dresses? - Where can I find dresses?
• Do you have outwear in stock? - Do you have outerwear on sale?
• Excuse me, I can’t find the woman section - Sorry, I can’t find the women’s section.
• Where is the fitting room? - Where is the fitting room?

Read about the names of different wardrobe items in English in the article, and about the various types of shoes -.

We look for the right clothes, size and find out the price

• What is the price of this dress? - How much does this dress cost?
• How much is it? / How much does it cost? - How much does it cost?
• It’s very expensive/cheap - It’s very expensive/cheap.
• This is amazing value for money - This is an amazingly competitive price.

The phrases “What is the price of...” and “How much is it?” universal for any store and suitable for both a grocery supermarket and a flea market.

Find out the size and ask for another:

• What size do you wear? / What is your size? - What size do you wear? What is your size?
• Do you have a larger/smaller size? - Do you have a larger/smaller size?
• Do you have this in size 10? - Do you have this thing in size 10?
• I am size 8 - I have size 8.
• I wear European size 37 - I wear European size 37.
• Does it fit all right? - Does this suit you?
• What about this? - How about this?

By the way, the size chart in different countries has its own designations. So, in the UK, women's clothing sizes start at 4, and then increase by 2: 6,8,10 and so on, but European sizes, thanks to the mass market, are well known to us. To get our size, just add 6 to the number on the label. For example, the 36th is the Russian 42nd.

Standard designations accepted everywhere are XS (Extra Small), S (Small), M (Medium), L (Large), XL (Extra Large), etc.

After searching for information about the thing you need, the consultant may answer the following:

• This is on sale - This is on sale.
• Sorry, we are short of it at the moment - Sorry, we have run out of it.
• Sorry, we do not have any left - Sorry, this is not left.
• Sorry, we do not sell them - Sorry, we do not sell such things.

The next step is trying on things.

• Would you like to try it on? - Would you like to try it on?
• I would like to try it on - I would like to try it on.
• May I try it on? - Can I try it?

• These shoes are tight - These shoes are tight.
• It seems to fit well - It seems to fit well.
• It’s too loose/tight - It’s too loose/tight.
• This is too big/small - This is too big/small.

• It does not fit me - This does not suit me (in size).
• It does not suit me - It doesn’t suit me (in color, style).

• I would like another color - I would like a different color.
• Have you got this in another color? - Do you have this thing in a different color?
• Is this made of cotton? - Is it made of cotton?
• What is this bag made of? - What is this bag made of?
• Is this new or second-hand? - Is this new or used?
• Does it come with a guarantee? - Is this covered by warranty?

In case we have not yet decided to purchase, we can say the following:

• I do not like this - I don’t like this.
• It is not what I am looking for - This is not what I am looking for.
• It is not quite what I wanted - This is not quite what I wanted.
• I just can’t make up my mind - I can’t decide what to buy.
• Sorry, that is more than I thought it would be - Sorry, this thing costs more than I thought.
• Do you have something cheaper? - Do you have anything cheaper?

A universal polite answer to the question of whether you will buy a thing or not: I will come back later. Which means "I'll come back later."

If we are satisfied with everything, we happily inform the consultant that I will take it (I will take it) and go to the checkout, after asking “Where is the cash desk?” (Where is the cash register?). The consultant can take the purchase himself, saying “I will take this to the cash desk for you.”

At the checkout

Questions that will be useful to you:

• Are you in the queue? -Are you standing in line?
• Can you write down the price? - Can you write the price?
• Do you take/accept credit cards? - Do you accept credit cards?
• Can I pay by credit card? - Can I pay by credit card?
• What is the price after the discount? - What is the price of the item taking into account the discount?
• What is the total? - What is the total amount?
• How much do I owe you? - How much do I owe you?
• Can I buy it tax-free? - Can I buy this without tax?
• Can I pay by cash? - Can I pay in cash?
• Unfortunately, I do not have any small change - Unfortunately, I don’t have any small change.
• Would you have change for this? - Will you have change from this amount?
• I am afraid, you gave me the wrong change - I'm afraid you gave me the wrong change.

What you can hear from the cashier:

• Would you like it wrapped? - Should you wrap this?
• Would you like a bag? - Do you need a package?
• That is 50 euros altogether - The total amount is 50 euros.
• Enter your PIN, please - Enter your PIN, please
• Remove the card - Take away your card.
• Sign, please - Sign, please.
• Here is your change - Your change.
• Here is your receipt - Here is your check.

Remember that by law you can return an item if it does not fit in size or for some other reason. It is better to clarify this point in advance in the store: Can I bring this back if it does not fit? (Can I return an item if it doesn't suit me?).

If, however, you find yourself in a situation where you need to return an item to the store, get a refund or exchange an item, then the following phrases will come in handy:

• I’d like to return this - I would like to return this thing
• I would like to return a purchase and get a refund - I would like to return the purchase and get the money back.
• I would like my money back - I would like to get my money back.
• Can I change it for another thing? - Can I exchange this for another thing?
• I bought this here yesterday - I bought this here yesterday.
• I bought the wrong size - I took the wrong size.
• I"d like to change this for a different size - I would like to exchange this item for a different size.
• It is faulty - The thing is damaged.
• It is broken - The thing is broken.
• Could I have a refund? - Can I return the money?
• I would like to speak to the manager - I would like to talk to the manager.

Remember, in order to exchange an item or return it to the store for a full refund, you must keep the purchase receipt and tags on the clothing. Pay attention to the conditions for returning and exchanging items: in large stores they are usually written right next to the cash register. There will be something like the following text:

You can bring any clothing items back up to two weeks after purchase, but you must keep the receipt - You can return any item of clothing within two weeks after purchase, but you must keep the receipt.

This rule does not apply to all product categories. Thus, underwear is usually not refundable and exchangeable.

Now you know how to conduct a conversation in English in a clothing store, how to find your size and learn more about the item you want to purchase. We hope that our tips will be useful and your shopping abroad will be even more enjoyable. Have fun shopping!

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Excuse me. Can I have one kilo of ground beef and ten slices of smoked ham, please?

Sure. Here you are. Anything else?

Could you tell me where I can find olive oil and instant coffee, please?

They are in the grocery products section, over there. I can show you.

That's OK. Thank you.

Is there anything else you are looking for?

Well. I need buns for sandwiches and a dozen chicken eggs.

Right. You will find all sorts of buns in our bakery. As for the eggs, they are located in the dairy product section, on your left. Is that all, sir?

No. Finally I need fresh fruits and vegetables.

OK. What would you like?

Can I have two pine-apples, a kilo of pears, a bunch of red grapes, two kilos of tomatoes and half a kilo of onions, please?

I’m terribly sorry but there is only one pine-apple left. Do you still want it?

OK then. I'll take it anyway.

How about red onions? They are just a bit more expensive than the usual ones but ideal for any salad.

That would be great!

OK. Here are your fruits and vegetables. I'll put them in your shopping cart. Do you need any beverages or canned food?

No. Thanks a lot. Where shall I pay?

The cash desks are right at the end of the aisle.

Thank you very much.

You are welcome. Thank you for shopping with us. Have a good day!

Translation

Sorry. Can I have a kilo of ground beef and ten slices of smoked ham?

Certainly. Here, take it. Anything else?

Can you tell me where I can find olive oil and instant coffee?

They're in the grocery section over there. I can show you.

Everything is fine. Thank you.

Are you looking for something else?

Well, I need some sandwich buns and a dozen chicken eggs.

Fine. You will find all types of buns in the bread department. And the eggs are in the dairy section, on your left. This is all?

No. Lastly, I need fresh fruits and vegetables.

OK. What exactly do you need?

Two pineapples, one kilogram of pears, a bunch of red grapes, 2 kilograms of tomatoes and half a kilogram of onions, please.

I'm very sorry, but we only have one pineapple left. Will you still take it?

Fine. I'll take it anyway.

How about red onions? It is not much more expensive than usual, but is ideal for salads.

It would be great!

OK. Here are your fruits and vegetables. I'll put them in your cart. Do you need any drinks or canned goods?

No, thank you very much. Where should I go to pay?

The ticket office is at the end of this corridor.

Thank you.

Please. Thanks for shopping. Have a nice day!

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