Requesting a Different Color
The customer likes the style but wants to see if the item is available in other colors before making a decision.
Dialogue7
Excuse me, I really like the style of this dress.
Great! It's a very popular design this season. Are you looking for a specific size?
Not really for size yet, but I was wondering if it comes in any other colors? This red is nice, but I'm not sure it's 'me'.
Yes, it does! We have it in a classic navy blue, a soft sage green, and a sophisticated black. Would you like to see those?
Oh, navy blue sounds interesting! And possibly the sage green. Could you bring those two in a size small for me to try?
Certainly! I'll be right back with those for you. The fitting rooms are just around the corner.
Thank you so much!
Vocabulary8
- style
The way something, like clothing, looks or is designed. Use it when talking about fashion preferences, e.g., 'I like the style of this shirt.'
- popular
Liked or chosen by many people. In shopping, it means an item is in demand, e.g., 'This is a popular color this year.'
- size
The measurement of clothing, like small, medium, or large. Ask for it when shopping: 'Do you have this in a medium size?'
- color
The shade or hue of something, like red or blue. Useful for asking about options: 'What colors does this come in?'
- navy blue
A dark blue color, like the color of the sea. Common in clothing descriptions: 'Navy blue is a classic choice for suits.'
- sage green
A soft, pale green color, like the herb sage. It's a trendy, natural shade: 'This sage green dress looks fresh.'
- fitting room
A private area in a store to try on clothes. Say: 'Where is the fitting room?' when you want to test items.
- try on
To put on clothing to see if it fits or looks good. Phrasal verb: 'Can I try on these shoes?'
Key Sentences7
- 1
Excuse me, I really like the style of this dress.
This is a polite way to start a conversation in a store. 'Excuse me' gets attention, and 'really like' shows strong interest. Use it to express approval of an item's design.
- 2
Are you looking for a specific size?
A helpful question from a salesperson to assist the customer. 'Specific' means particular or exact. Use this pattern to offer help in shopping situations.
- 3
I was wondering if it comes in any other colors?
A polite way to ask about options. 'I was wondering' softens the question, and 'comes in' means available in. Great for inquiring about variations without being direct.
- 4
We have it in a classic navy blue, a soft sage green, and a sophisticated black.
This lists available colors descriptively. Adjectives like 'classic,' 'soft,' and 'sophisticated' add appeal. Use this to describe options to customers, noting the list structure with 'and.'
- 5
Could you bring those two in a size small for me to try?
A request for items to try on. 'Could you' is polite for asking favors, and 'for me to try' specifies the purpose. Useful for specifying size and action in stores.
- 6
I'll be right back with those for you.
Means returning quickly with requested items. 'Right back' implies soon. Salespeople use this to reassure customers; it's friendly and efficient.
- 7
Thank you so much!
A warm expression of gratitude. 'So much' emphasizes thanks. Use it after receiving help in any service situation to show appreciation.