Customizing a Bouquet
The customer wants a personalized bouquet, choosing specific flowers, colors, and fillers. They discuss with the florist how to combine them and the overall aesthetic.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
bouquet
A bunch of flowers arranged together, often for gifts or decorations. Use it when talking about flower arrangements like 'I want a colorful bouquet.'
personalized
Made specially for someone or an occasion. It's useful in shopping to say 'I need a personalized gift' for custom items.
occasion
A special event or reason, like a birthday. Say 'What is the occasion?' when asking why someone is buying something.
vibrant
Full of energy and bright colors. Describe flowers or art with it, like 'She likes vibrant colors in her home.'
fillers
Small flowers or plants added to a bouquet to fill space and add texture. In floristry, say 'What fillers do you suggest?'
greenery
Leaves or green plants used in arrangements for contrast. Common in flower shops: 'Add some greenery to balance the colors.'
complement
To go well with something, making it look better. Use for colors or designs: 'These colors complement each other nicely.'
pop
To stand out vividly. In design, say 'The red flowers will pop against the green background.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Do you do personalized arrangements?
This is a polite question to ask if a service offers custom options. It's useful in shops for requesting tailored products; uses 'do you do' for services.
What kind of occasion is it for?
Asks about the purpose or event. Great for customer service; the structure 'What kind of + noun + is it for?' helps gather details.
I was thinking something vibrant, maybe with some sunflowers and blue hydrangeas.
Expresses a suggestion or preference softly. Useful for sharing ideas; 'I was thinking' is a gentle way to introduce thoughts, followed by examples.
How about some delicate baby's breath or perhaps some solidago to add to the brightness?
Offers suggestions politely. 'How about' invites agreement; 'or perhaps' gives alternatives, helpful in recommendations to avoid being pushy.
For the greenery, I'd prefer something with a lighter, airy feel.
States a preference clearly. Use 'I'd prefer' for polite choices; describes qualities to guide the other person, common in custom requests.
That would really make the sunflowers and hydrangeas pop.
Explains a benefit of a choice. 'Would' shows conditional positive effect; useful for persuading or describing visual impact in designs.
How do you think that combination will look visually?
Seeks an opinion on appearance. 'How do you think' asks for expert view; practical for confirming ideas before deciding.
It'll be stunning! The yellow and blue will create a striking contrast.
Gives enthusiastic feedback and explains why. 'It'll be' is short for 'It will be'; describes visual effects, useful for sales or descriptions.