American Сulture. Жукова Е.Ф. - 54 стр.

4. Talking with Salespeople
Below are situations in which you might find yourself in the United States. Read each
situation, decide what is appropriate, and choose the answer that best fits the
circumstance. If there is more than one correct answer, choose all that apply.


1. You are in a department store because you wish to look but have no intention of
   buying anything. A salesperson comes up to you and asks, “Can I help you?”
   What should you do?
   a. Say no.
   b. Say yes and ask for help so you won’t offend the salesperson
   c. Say, “Thanks, but I’m just browsing.”
2. When reading a newspaper or magazine, you notice something called a
   manufacturer’s coupon; it offers to give you 10 to 15 cents off the price of a
   grocery-store product. Since you wish to save money, what should you do?
   a. Take the whole newspaper to the store and give it to the clerk when you pay
      for your groceries.
   b. When you are paying for your groceries, tell the clerk that you saw the coupon
      in the paper and want the discount.
   c. Neatly cut out the coupon and take it with you to the store. Give it to the clerk
      when you pay for the product.
3. You see a suit that you really like but think the price is too high. What should you
   do?
   a. If you can afford it for the price, buy it.
   b. Offer the clerk less money for it.
   c. Tell the clerk that the suit is not worth that much money.
   d. Look for the same suit an another store, where it may cost less.
4. You wish to purchase some new clothes in the United States but are not sure of
   what size you wear in American sizes. What should you do?
   a. Ask the salesperson for help.
   b. Try on clothes until you find the size that fits you.

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