3.1. Clothes shopping

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Talking to someone about the sweater

A: Where can I buy an inexpensive cashmere sweater?	OR: – Where can I find a cheap cashmere sweater? – I’m looking for a shop that sells inexpensive cashmere sweaters. – Do you know anywhere that sells cheap cashmere sweaters?
B: Maybe you should look around for an outlet.	OR: – Outlets have cheap cashmere sweaters. – Have you tried an outlet? – An outlet carries cheap cashmere sweaters.
A: That is a wonderful idea.	OR: – What a splendid idea! – That’s a good idea! – Why didn’t I think of that?
B: Outlets have more reasonable prices.	OR: – Many of my friends shop at outlets. – I’ve always had good luck at outlets. – Outlets usually give you great deals.
A: Thank you for your help.	OR: – Thanks for helping me. – Thanks. That is a good suggestion.
B: No problem. Good luck.	OR: – I’m only too happy to help. – I hope you find a nice sweater.

OR:A: Pardon me. Could you help me?	OR: – Excuse me. Can you help me? – Do you have a second? – May I ask you a question?
B: Of course. How can I help you?	OR: – Yes. How can I assist you? – Certainly. What can I do for you? – Sure. What do you need?
A: I am looking for a sweater.	OR: – I’m here to buy a sweater. – I want to buy a sweater. – I need to purchase a sweater.
B: What size do you wear?	OR: – What size? – What size do you wear in a sweater?
A: Medium, I think.	OR: – Medium is my size for shirts and sweaters. – I usually wear medium. – I think a medium should fit me.
B: Here. How do you like this one?	OR: – Here’s a medium. What do you think? – How about this one?
A: It’s pretty. Can I try it on?	OR: – The color’s nice. Do you have a dressing room? – It’s nice. Where is your fitting room? – I like it. Where can I try it on?
B: You can try it on in the fitting room over there.	OR: – We have a large fitting room in that corner. – There’s a fitting room right over there.

A: What do you think?	OR: – Does it look too big? – Does it look like a good fit? – How does it look?
B: It looks great.	OR: – It’s a perfect fit. – It’s definitely your size. – It looks like it was made just for you.
A: I would like to purchase it.	OR: – Yes, I like it. I’m going to get it. – Let me pay for it now.
B: Will this be cash or charge?	OR: – Cash, credit card, or debit card? – How do you prefer to pay? – How would you like to pay for it?
A: Here, take my credit card.	OR: – I’ll charge it. – Let me use my credit card.
B: Just sign here, please.	OR: – Your signature here, please, and we’re finished. – Now, if you’ll just sign here.
A: Sure. Here you go.	OR: – Yes. Here you are. – Here’s my John Hancock.
B: Here’s your receipt. Have a nice day.	OR: – Bye-bye. Visit us again soon! – I hope you enjoy your purchase. Good-bye. – So long. Have a nice weekend.

A: I need new clothes.

B: What kinds of new clothes?

A: I want something stylish.

B: What do you want new clothes for?

A: Well, school starts again in a week.

B: Looking good costs money, though.

A: I know what you mean.

B: The stuff you’re looking for is expensive.

A: Yeah, I don’t have much money.

B: Maybe you should try bargain shopping.

A: That sounds like something my mom would do.

B: Hey, moms are good at saving money.

A: That is such a cute dress!

B: Thanks! I bought it yesterday.

A: Have you worn it yet?

B: No, I have to accessorize it first!

A: Did you buy everything you needed?

B: Yep! I have a matching belt, a purse, and shoes now!

A: Well, put it on so we can see it!

B: What do you think?

A: It looks nice on you!

B: Are you sure it doesn’t make me look fat?

A: No way! It totally flatters your figure.

B: Thanks! I hope my boyfriend likes it, too.