The Shopping Experience

Whether online or in-store, shopping requires interaction. You need to ask about availability, price, and fit. It is a negotiation between need and want.

Clothes Shopping "Does this fit?" "Do you have this in a larger size?" "Where is the fitting room?" These are essential phrases. Knowing your size in international standards (S, M, L, XL) helps, but trying things on is universal.

Tech and Groceries Buying a "laptop" is different from buying "lettuce." For tech, we ask about "specs" and "warranty." For food, we look at "expiry dates" and "freshness." Vocabulary shifts with the context.

Returns and Refunds Sometimes things go wrong. "I'd like to return this." "Can I speak to the manager?" "I have my receipt." Being able to complain politely is a high-level skill that starts with basic vocabulary. Don't be afraid to ask for what you paid for.