Payment and Rebooking
Paying for the haircut service at the reception, and potentially scheduling the next appointment or purchasing hair products.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
haircut
A service where a barber or stylist cuts and styles your hair. In this dialogue, it's a standard men's haircut costing $35.
shampoo
A liquid soap used to wash hair. Here, the customer asks about buying the shampoo used during the haircut.
cash
Physical money, like bills and coins. The receptionist asks if payment will be in cash or by card.
card
A plastic payment card, such as credit or debit. It's a common way to pay without using cash.
book
To reserve or schedule an appointment in advance. The customer says 'book my next appointment' to set a future visit.
schedule
A plan or timetable showing available times. The receptionist checks Dave's schedule for openings.
total
The complete amount owed after adding up all costs. In the dialogue, the total is $55 for the haircut and shampoo.
confirmation
Proof or verification that something is set. The receptionist will send a confirmation text for the appointment.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
How much is it?
This is a simple way to ask for the price of a service. It's useful in shops or services; use it after finishing something like a haircut.
Will that be cash or card?
A polite question asking for the payment method. It's common in customer service; 'that' refers to the amount due, and it shows options clearly.
Do you happen to sell that here?
A polite way to ask if a product is available for sale. 'Happen to' makes it sound casual and indirect; useful when inquiring about items in a store.
I'll take one bottle, please.
This means you want to buy an item. It's a straightforward purchasing phrase; use 'take' for deciding to buy, and 'please' for politeness.
I'd like to book my next appointment.
Expresses a request to schedule a future visit. 'I'd like' is a polite form of 'I want'; useful for services like haircuts or doctor visits, with time details added.
Your total today is $55.
States the final amount to pay. 'Total' sums up costs; say this when confirming payment in shops. Include currency like dollars.
I'll send you a confirmation text.
Promises to send a message verifying a booking. It's reassuring for customers; use in service contexts to build trust, often via phone or email.