Paying and Receiving Change
The customer completes the payment for their purchase, receives any change, and the transaction is finalized.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
change
Money returned to you when you pay more than the cost of your purchase. In shops, it's common to say 'your change' when giving it back.
receipt
A small piece of paper that shows what you bought and how much you paid. It's useful for returns or keeping records.
thanks
A short way to say 'thank you.' It's polite to use after receiving help, items, or change in a store.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Okay, that'll be $6.75 please.
This means 'the total cost is $6.75.' 'That'll be' is a common phrase in service jobs to tell the customer the amount due. Use it when finishing a sale; it's polite and professional.
Here's $10.
This means 'this is $10' while handing over money. 'Here's' is used to present or give something physically. It's simple for paying in shops; adjust the amount as needed.
Thanks. And here's your change, $3.25. And your receipt.
This acknowledges the payment and gives back money and proof of purchase. It's a polite way to finalize a transaction. Use 'and here's' to list items you're providing; common in customer service.
Great, thanks! Have a good day.
This expresses satisfaction and ends the conversation politely. 'Have a good day' is a standard farewell in American English shops. Use it after receiving your items to be friendly.