Do you know how to get the best deal when shopping in an English-speaking country, or does the sales talk leave you speechless? Let’s learn some useful expressions guaranteed to improve your bargaining power!
Someone who is addicted to shopping. For example, Sally is a real shopaholic - she spends all her money on clothes!
The sales assistant is asking if you need any help.
Use this phrase if you don’t need any assistance and want to browse around.
Many stores have seasonal sales where the products are sold at a discount.
The price has been reduced by 10%.
This means a good product at a low price.
Use this phrase if you like the style of the product but the size or color is unsuitable, e.g. Do you have this in blue?
Most stores have a dressing room where you can try on clothes to check that they fit.
This means the total price, for example That comes to $55.
The cashier will ask you at the checkout how you prefer to pay.