3.3 Looking for a gift
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Looking for a perfect gift
| A: Can you help me pick out a gift for my daughter? | OR: – I’m looking for a gift for my daughter. – I wonder if you could help me find something for my daughter. – I’d appreciate it if you could help me pick out a gift for my daughter. |
| B: She might like a laptop computer. | OR: – Would she be interested in a laptop? – How about a laptop? |
| A: That sounds like a good idea. | OR: – Yes, she needs something to help her at school. – That sounds like a good idea. – That’s exactly what I was thinking of. |
| B: Might I suggest a Mac? | OR: – A Mac would be an excellent gift. – A Mac is something most people appreciate. – A Mac is a very popular brand. |
| A: How much? | OR: – She mentioned a Mac. How much is it? – In fact, she prefers Macs. How much is one? |
| B: Well, a 15-inch Pro is $2,100. | OR: – You can take a 15-inch Pro home right now for only $2,100. – A 15-inch Pro model is $2,100 plus tax. – Our 15-inch Pro will cost you only $2,100. |
| A: That sounds great. I’ll take it. | OR: – She’s going to be so happy. Let me have one. – A Mac it is. I’ll take one home with me. – Only $2,100? Okay, let me have one. |
| B: Great. How would you like to pay for it? | OR: – That’s great. Will that be cash, check, or credit card? – This is a gift she’ll cherish for years. How do you want to pay? – You’ve made a good decision. How would you like to pay? |
| A: Here’s my VISA. | OR: – I’ll pay for it with my VISA. – Let me dig my VISA out of my purse. |
| B: Let me ring you up. Okay, sign here, please. | OR: – We’re almost through. Just sign here, please. – It’s all yours after you sign here, please. |
| A: Everything I need is in this box? | OR: – Will she need anything besides what’s in this box? – Are there any extras that she needs? – Just take it home and plug it in? |
| B: It’ll take her only a few minutes to get online. | OR: – All she has to do is open the box and follow the instructions. – She’ll be online 20 minutes after she opens the box. – This is good to go. If she wants accessories, just visit us again. |
| A: Thank you for your help. | OR: – You’ve been so helpful. Thank you. – I appreciate your help. Maybe I’ll be back for more computer stuff. |
| B: So long. Thank you for shopping here. | OR: – Remember us for all your computer needs. – Thank you. If you have any problems, just call. – Have a nice day, and thank you for shopping here. |
Looking for a perfect gift
| A: Can you help me pick out a gift for my niece? | OR: – Can you help me find a nice gift for my young niece? – Do you have anything for a little girl? – I want to get something nice for my niece. |
| B: Most normal little girls go wild over Barbie dolls. | OR: – Well, I’ve never heard of a little girl that didn’t love Barbie dolls. – Well, little girls seem to love Barbie dolls. – Barbie dolls are quite popular, you know. |
| A: That sounds good. Let me see one. | OR: – You’re right. Girls love Barbie. Show me a Barbie doll. – I like that suggestion. Show me one, please. – That’s perfect. I want to see one. |
| B: Here’s the latest model Digital Barbie. | OR: – Here you are! She’s called Digital Barbie. – Here’s one new, beautiful Digital Barbie. This doll is hot! – Take a look at the newest Barbie Digital Barbie. |
| A: She’s nice. How much is she? | OR: – She’s beautiful. What’s the price for Digital Barbie? – My niece will love her! How much for her? – How lovely! How much is she? |
| B: Why, she’s only $29.95. | OR: – This Barbie is only $29.95. – Barbie is our best seller. She’s only $29.95. – Our regular price for Digital Barbie is $29.95 plus tax. |
| A: That’s reasonable. I’ll take it. | OR: – Only $29.95? I’ll buy it, of course. – That’s great. I’ll take her. – No problem. Let me have one. |
| B: Excellent. Would you like anything else? | OR: – Very good. Is there anything else you would like? – Your niece will love this. Anything else? – Another one sold. Do you see anything else you would like? |
| A: No, thank you. | OR: – Thank you, but no. This will do it for now. – No, thank you. That’s all I need at the moment. |
| B: The total will be $32.42. Will that be cash? | OR: – Including tax, your total will be $32.42. Cash or charge? – The grand total is $32.42. How would you like to pay? – Tax brings your total to $32.42. How would you like to pay? |
| A: Cash will be fine. | OR: – Cash, please. – Let me give you cash, please. |
| B: Here’s your change. Thank you for shopping with us. | OR: – Here’s your change and receipt. Thank you. – Thank you so much for shopping here. |
Choosing a gift
| A: I have no idea what to buy for Mary for her birthday. | OR: – I can’t figure out what to get Mary for her birthday. – I have been trying hard to pick out a cool gift for Mary for her birthday. |
| B: Me, neither! Would you like to go in and buy her a gift together? | OR: – That’s been challenging for me too. Would you like to go in with me and choose something together? – I am having a problem figuring that out myself. Do you want to pick something out together? |
| A: Yes, that would be good! | OR: – Yes, that way we would have more money to spend. – Yes, two heads are better than one. |
| B: We need to think about what she might like. What are her interests? | OR: – What does she like to do? That might help us pick something out. – She has a lot of interests. What things do you think she likes to do the best? |
| A: If I remember right, she likes music, skiing, and reading. | OR: – Well, she really likes going hiking, listening to music, and travel. – She seems to really enjoy music, getting pedicures, and going to the movies. |
| B: You know, maybe we could get her some concert tickets. Who would know her favorite groups? | OR: – Maybe we could get her some concert tickets. Do you know who might know what concert she might like to go to? – The music idea sounds good. I wonder who knows what concerts she might like to go to? |
| A: Her roommate, Malia, might know what her favorite groups are. | OR: – Maybe we could ask her roommate, Malia, who her favorite groups are. – I think that her roommate, Malia, could give us some suggestions. |
| B: Yeah, Malia would be able to help us choose a concert. | OR: – Malia definitely could help us. She knows Mary very well. – Malia would be a great help. She has known Mary a long time. |
| A: Let’s give Malia a call and ask her for her help right now. | OR: – Let’s e-mail Malia and ask her for her suggestions. – I am going to see Malia this afternoon after class and ask her what she thinks. |
| B: Good! Maybe Malia would like to go in with us on this gift. | OR: – That will work out well. Perhaps Malia would like to help buy this gift. – I think that maybe Malia might like to contribute to this gift too. |