Different ways of asking someone to SHOW you something
MAKING COMPARISONS
Example Conversation 1:
A: Which sofa should we buy? I can’t decide! B: This one is larger, but it’s more expensive. I prefer the smaller one.
Example Conversation 2:
A: I need a new watch, but I don’t know which one to get. Can you give me any suggestions? B: Rolex watches are better than Sekonda, but they’re not as affordable. Sekonda watches are better value for money.
Example Conversation 3:
A: I like the red sweater. What do you think? B: I like the red one too, but I think the blue one is better, and the green one is best. The green colour really suits you.
Example Conversation 4:
A: What do you think of this dress? Does it suit me? B: It suits you well, but the floral print one is my favourite, and it’s more suitable for this season.
Different ways of asking someone to SHOW you something
Can you show me the ….. please? (Informal)
Could you show me the ….. please? (Informal / Formal / More Polite)
Would you be so kind to show me the ….. please? (Formal)
I’d like to see the ….. please.
Could you direct me to the …. aisle please?
When you want to TRY something, you can say:
Do you have any testers for these (lipstick) colours?
Can I try it / them on, please?
Could I try it / them on, please?
Is it okay if I try this / these on?
Where can I try it / them on?
Where are the changing rooms, please?
If you’d like the shop assistant to give you a DIFFERENT SIZE OR COLOUR, you could say:
Do you have it / them in size ….. please?
Do you have this/these in a smaller / bigger / larger size please?
Can I try the larger / small one please?
Do you have it / them in a different colour please?
This is a little too tight / loose, do you have another one?
When you finally decide what you want to BUY, you can say:
Wow, this one is great. I’ll take it!
This one is perfect, I’ll take it thanks.
I’ll have this one, please!
Can I buy the …. , please?
How much is it / are they?
I’d like to buy this one, please.
I’d like to buy it / them, please.
EXAMPLE CONVERSATION BETWEEN A SHOP ASSISTANT (A), CUSTOMER (B), AND CASHIER (C)
A: Hi there, can I help you with anything? B: Yes please, I’m looking for a T-shirt. A: What size are you? B: I’m a medium. A: What colour would you like? B: Maybe a blue or green one. A: Here you are. How about these? B: Thank you. Can I try them on anywhere? A: Certainly, the changing room is over there. B: Thank you. A: How do they fit? B: They’re both fantastic. I really like them. A: Yes, the blue looks nice on you, it really brings out your eye colour. B: Thank you. I’ll buy both of them! A: Great! Please go to the tills, and pay over there. B: Alright, thank you for your help. C: Who’s next please! B: Hi there, I’d like to buy these please. C: OK, how would you like to pay? B: Do you take credit cards? C: Yes, we do. B: Okay, here’s my credit card. C: Enter your pin number into the machine please. B: Okay, done. C: Thank you. Shall I put your receipt in the bag? B: Yes please. C: Here you go. Have a nice day! B: Thank you, goodbye!
EXAMPLE CONVERSATION BETWEEN A CASHIER (A), AND CUSTOMER (B)
A: Are you next in the queue sir? B: Yes, I’d like to buy this watch as a gift for my wife please. A: Okay, would you like me to gift wrap it for you? B: Yes please, that would be great! A: Are you sure this is the right size for your wife? B I’m not sure, it’s just a guess! A: I can print a gift receipt so she doesn’t see the price, but can bring it back to change the size if she needs to. Would you like me to do that? B: Yes please, that would be amazing! A: Okay, that’ll be sixty-five dollars and ninety-five cents for the watch please. B: Can I pay by cheque please? A: No, I’m afraid we don’t accept cheques. B: Okay no problem, I’ll pay by debit card then. A: Please insert your card into the machine, and then enter your PIN. B: Okay, done. A: Would you like me to put the gift receipt in the box with the watch? B: Yes please, that’ll be perfect. A: Here you go sir. Enjoy the rest of your day. B: Thank you very much!
