Inquiring About a Different Color
The customer likes the item but wishes to see if it's available in another color, specifically asking the sales associate.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
excuse me
A polite phrase used to get someone's attention, like starting a conversation in a store.
lovely
An adjective meaning very nice or beautiful, often used to compliment something like clothes.
happen to have
A polite way to ask if something is available by chance, useful in shopping for options.
check
A verb meaning to look for information or items, like checking stock in a store.
blush pink
A soft, light pink color like a blush on cheeks, common in fashion descriptions.
wait a moment
A polite request for someone to pause briefly, often used when service takes a short time.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, I really like this shirt. It's exactly what I'm looking for.
This sentence starts a polite conversation and expresses interest; 'exactly what I'm looking for' means it matches your needs perfectly, useful for showing enthusiasm in shopping.
Do you happen to have this in any other colors?
A polite inquiry for alternatives; 'happen to have' softens the question, making it indirect and courteous—great for asking about availability without pressure.
Let me check for you. What color are you hoping for?
Offers help and asks for preference; 'let me check' shows willingness to assist, and 'hoping for' is a gentle way to ask about desires, common in customer service.
I was thinking maybe a light blue or a blush pink, if possible.
Suggests options tentatively; 'I was thinking maybe' and 'if possible' make it polite and flexible, useful when proposing ideas without demanding.
Okay, let me just have a look in the back. Please wait a moment.
Promises action and requests patience; 'have a look in the back' means checking storage area, and 'please wait a moment' is a standard polite delay phrase in service situations.