Buying Shoes

Shopper: I need some shoes for a sight seeing trip. Shoe Clerk: I image you’ll be doing a lot of walking? Shopper:  Yes so I’d like them to be comfortable. Retail Clerk: I would recommend a leather loafer. They are casual yet functional. Shopper:  Are they good for walking? Retail Clerk:  Yes. These ones have…

At the Hair Salon

Customer: I’m here for my hair appointment. Stylist:  Hi Ashlee. You’re booked for noon right? Customer: Yes. For my hair extensions. Stylist:  Are you getting a full head? Customer: Yes, full head and full length. Stylist:  Let’s have a look at your colour card. Customer:  I’d like to mix it up with a few lighter…

At the Beach

Friend 1: Did you bring some sunscreen? I forgot mine. Friend 2: I have some coconut oil but no sunscreen. Friend 1: Maybe I can pick some up at the beach shop on the boardwalk. Friend 2: Let’s find a spot near some shade. Friend 1:  The beach looks fairly full. Not too many shady…

At the Zoo

Friend 1: This place is huge. Friend 2: I know. It takes all day to cover each animal kingdom. Friend 1: Good thing it’s not too hot. We have a lot of walking to do. Friend 2: Yes we do. Do you want to start with the indoor exhibits? That’s where we’ll see the chimps…

Buying Clothes

Shopper: I’m looking for a new fall coat. Retail Clerk: I can help you with that. What kind of coat are you looking for? Shopper:  I’d like a dressier style. Something to wear with a dress or skirt. Retail Clerk: We have some new wool coats in stock, would you like to try one on?…

Making a Phone Call

Operator:  can I help you? Caller:  Yes, I’d like to place a long distance call. Operator:   Do you have a calling card? Caller:   No I don’t, sorry. Operator:   Do you want to make a collect call? Caller:   No, I would prefer to call direct. Operator:   If you have a Visa or Master card I can…

Changing Money

Customer: I’d like to exchange some money. Currency Clerk:  What would you like to exchange? Customer: I’d like to change some Euros to U.S. Dollars. Currency Clerk: How much would you like to exchange. Customer: I’d like to exchange three thousand Euros. Currency Clerk:   I’m afraid our limit here is two thousand Euros. You can…

Dining Out

Customer:  Can you please recommend an appetizer for us? Waiter:  Certainly. We have a lovely brie plate or shrimp salad plate. Customer:  I think perhaps the brie, my wife has an allergy to shrimp. Waiter:  Certainly not a problem. Would you like two plates or one? Customer:  What do you recommend? Waiter: Have you ordered…