Share Being Polite - Everyday Shopping Expressions
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1. You want to get the shop assistant’s attention. How can you do that politely?
Excuse me…
2. You need help buying a printer. How do you ask politely?
I was wondering if you could help me with the printers. / I’d like to buy a printer. Could you help me choose one?
3. You want to look at two earbuds. How do you ask politely?
I’d like to have a look at these two earbuds. / Could you show me these two earbuds?
4. You want to know if the store takes cash. How do you ask politely?
Is it possible to pay by cash? / Can I pay by cash?
5. You would like a discount. How do you ask politely?
Any chance I could get a discount? / Would it be possible to get a discount? / I was wondering if there are any discounts available?
6. You don’t want the product. How do you tell them politely?
I’ll leave it thanks. / I don’t think it’s what I’m looking for, but I appreciate your help.
7. When a shop assistant comes up to you and offers help, but you don’t need it. How do you tell them politely?
I'm just looking, thanks. / I'm just browsing, thanks.
8.You're not ready to decide if you want to buy or you need more time to shop around. How do you tell them politely?
I'll think about it, thanks. / I'll have a look around first, thanks. / I'll come back later, thanks.
9. You want to buy a phone charger, but you can't find them. How do you tell them politely?
Excuse me, I’m looking for a phone charger. Could you tell me where they are? / Would you mind showing me where the phone chargers are?
10. How do you ask about the delivery fee?
Is delivery included? / How much is the delivery charge? / Is there a delivery fee?
11. You want to know the rules for returning or exchanging a product before you buy it.
What's your return policy? /Could you tell me your return policy?
12. You want to ask about the warranty.
How long is the warranty? / Does it come with a warranty?
