Complimenting People on Clothes

It is better not to ask the price of someone's clothes unless you know the person very well.

A. What a nice cardigan!

В. Does it look all right?

A. Yes, and it matches your scarf perfectly.

В. I got it for £ 28.50 in a sale.¹

A. It's incredible.

¹a sale: when goods are sold cheaply in the shops - often in spring and autumn.

 

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-I like your new rain­coat.

-Is it a good fit?

-Yes, it looks fabulous.

-It only cost me £ 29.

-Well, that was very good value.

 

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-You're looking very smart in that new jacket.

-Does it suit me?

-Yes, and I like the color, too.

-You know I only paid £ 27.75 for it.

 

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-That's a very nice blazer you're wearing.

-Do you really like it?

-Yes, and it goes well with your new pullover, too.

-You'll never believe it, but it only cost £ 29.50.

-Very reasonable indeed.   

 

 

Shopping

In certain cases, visitors to the U.K. can claim a refund on VAT (value-added tax) on their purchases. Ask for a form at the shop. Credit cards are now acceptable in shops, department stores and even some supermarkets.

-Are you being served?

-No. What have you got in the way of¹ brown suede jackets, size 42?

-Sorry, but we're sold right.     

-Are you likely to be getting.     

-I should think so, yes. If you leave your phone number, I'll ring you.

¹in the way of brown suede jackets: in brown suede jackets.

 

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-Is anybody looking after you?    

-No. I’m after a size 40 V-neck pullover in grey.

-The best I can do is a 36.

-Could you order me one?

-I should imagine so, yes. If you leave your address, I'll contact you.

 

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- Are you being attended to?

- No. I’m trying to find a navy blue raincoat, size 42.

- I can do the size, but not the color.

- Do you think you could get one for me?

-Yes, of course. Look in again Monday week.¹

¹Monday week: a week from next Monday.

 

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-Are you being seen to?

-No. I’m looking for a pinstriped suit with a 34 waist.

-I’m afraid I can't help you at the moment.

-Will you be having any more in?

-I doubt it, but you might be lucky at our High Street branch.

 

 

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Перевод

Shopping — покупки, хождение за покупками. Видно, что эта фор­ма образовалась от глагола to shop, а тот, в свою очередь, от суще­ствительного shop (магазин).

Sales tax — налог на продажу всего, кроме основных продуктов питания, взимаемый в большинстве штатов

Ad (разговорное сокращение от advertisement ) — объявление, реклама

Good buys — удачные покупки. Здесь мы видим, как из глагола to buy образовалось существительное buy (покупка)

Real bargains — очень удачные покупки. Основное значение слова bargain — сделка.

Sale — продажа, распродажа

Interest — интерес, про­центы

Cash — наличные деньги

Charge —кредит.

N о object — не имеет значения

Речевые формулы

CONVERSATIONAL FORMULAS	РЕЧЕВОЙ ЭТИКЕТ
PREFERENCE	ПРЕДПОЧТЕНИЕ
I prefer...	Я предпочитаю...
I like... better.	Мне больше нравится…
I'd rather...	Лучше бы я...
I'd rather not …	Лучше бы я не...

 

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