Declining the Sample Politely
The customer is offered a sample but politely declines, perhaps giving a brief reason or just a 'No, thank you.'
El cliente se le ofrece una muestra pero la rechaza cortésmente, tal vez dando una breve razón o simplemente un 'No, gracias.'
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
sample
A small amount of food or product given for free so you can try it before buying. Useful in stores for asking about or offering tastes.
Una pequeña cantidad de comida o producto dada de forma gratuita para que puedas probarla antes de comprar. Útil en las tiendas para preguntar o ofrecer degustaciones.
artisanal
Made by hand using traditional methods, often high-quality and special. Use it to describe handmade foods like cheese or bread.
Hecho a mano usando métodos tradicionales, a menudo de alta calidad y especial. Úsalo para describir alimentos hechos a mano como queso o pan.
pass
In this context, it means to politely decline or say no to an offer. It's a casual way to refuse something without being rude.
En este contexto, significa rechazar cortésmente una oferta o decir no. Es una forma casual de rechazar algo sin ser grosero.
stop by
To visit a place briefly, often casually. Common for suggesting someone come back later, like to a store.
Visitar un lugar brevemente, a menudo de manera casual. Común para sugerir que alguien vuelva más tarde, como a una tienda.
delicious
Very tasty and enjoyable to eat. Use it to compliment food positively, even if you're not trying it.
Muy sabroso y agradable de comer. Úsalo para halagar positivamente la comida, incluso si no lo estás probando.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Would you like to try a sample of our new artisanal cheese?
This is a polite offer question using 'Would you like to' for suggestions. It's useful for service workers inviting customers to taste something; the structure is question word + polite modal + verb.
Esta es una pregunta de oferta educada usando 'Would you like to' para sugerencias. Es útil para trabajadores de servicio que invitan a los clientes a probar algo; la estructura es palabra interrogativa + modal cortés + verbo.
Oh, thank you, but I'll pass today. I just had a really big breakfast.
A polite way to decline an offer with a reason. 'I'll pass' is an idiomatic expression for refusing; 'but' connects thanks to the refusal. Great for everyday polite rejections in social situations.
Una forma educada de rechazar una oferta con una razón. 'I'll pass' es una expresión idiomática para rechazar; 'but' conecta el agradecimiento con el rechazo. Genial para rechazos educados en situaciones sociales cotidianas.
No problem at all! Feel free to stop by another time.
This shows understanding and openness. 'No problem at all' is a casual reassurance; 'feel free to' means you're welcome to do something. Use it to respond positively when someone declines.
Esto muestra comprensión y apertura. 'No problem at all' es una garantía casual; 'feel free to' significa que estás invitado a hacer algo. Úsalo para responder positivamente cuando alguien rechaza.
I will, thanks! It looks delicious, though.
A friendly agreement to return, with a compliment. 'Though' adds contrast to show interest despite declining now. Helpful for ending interactions politely while keeping the door open.
Un acuerdo amistoso para regresar, con un cumplido. 'Though' añade contraste para mostrar interés a pesar de rechazar ahora. Útil para terminar interacciones cortésmente mientras se mantiene la puerta abierta.