Asking for Price List (Non-Restaurant)
A customer is at a service counter (e.g., nail salon, dry cleaner) and wants to see a price list for services.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
price list
A document or list showing the costs of different items or services, often used in shops or salons to help customers see prices clearly.
services
Things that a business provides to customers, like cleaning or beauty treatments, not physical products.
brochure
A small booklet or pamphlet with information and pictures about products or services, often given to customers.
counter
A flat surface in a shop or service place where customers talk to staff and receive items, like a front desk.
looking into
A phrasal verb meaning to investigate or consider something carefully, often used when checking options before deciding.
dry cleaning
A cleaning service for clothes using chemicals instead of water, common for delicate fabrics like suits.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
I was wondering if I could see a price list for your services?
This is a polite way to make a request using 'I was wondering if' to soften the question, making it less direct. Use it in service situations to ask for information without sounding demanding. The structure is past continuous for politeness.
Certainly! We have brochures right here on the counter, or you can check our digital display over there.
A helpful response offering options. 'Certainly' means 'of course' and shows eagerness to help. The sentence uses 'or' to give choices, useful for service staff to provide alternatives politely.
Oh, great! A brochure would be perfect, thank you. I'm looking into your dry cleaning services.
Expresses appreciation and specifies interest. 'Would be perfect' is conditional for hypothetical preference, showing what you like best. 'Looking into' means considering, good for explaining your purpose in inquiries.
No problem at all. Here you go. Let me know if you have any questions after you've had a look.
'No problem at all' is a casual way to say it's easy to help. 'Here you go' means handing something over. 'Let me know' invites future questions, with present perfect 'you've had a look' for completed actions. Use this to offer ongoing assistance.
Thanks so much! This is very helpful.
A simple expression of gratitude. 'Thanks so much' emphasizes thanks, and 'very helpful' describes usefulness. Short and versatile for ending polite interactions in service settings.