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Buying from a Vending Machine

Beginner

A quick and simple transaction. This scenario covers the basic language used when selecting an item from a vending machine and what to say if the machine malfunctions.

Start with lesson 1
5 lessons
  1. 1Successful PurchaseThe customer quickly selects an item, inserts money, and the item is dispensed without any issues.
  2. 2Item Stuck or Not DispensedThe customer pays for an item, but it gets stuck or does not come out of the vending machine.
  3. 3Machine Out of ChangeThe customer inserts a bill, but the vending machine cannot give back the correct change, or notifies the customer it has no change.
  4. 4Using a Debit/Credit CardThe customer pays for an item using a debit or credit card, encountering potential issues like card decline or transaction failure.
  5. 5Selecting a Product and Price CheckThe customer is browsing the selection, checking prices, and deciding which item to purchase from the vending machine.
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