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English for Retail Workers

A tourist walks in and you freeze? These phrases cover the whole sale: greeting, sizes, the fitting room and checkout. Practice them out loud — every good sale starts with "Hi, how can I help you?".

Key phrases

Hi! Are you looking for anything in particular?
Softer than "Can I help you?" — invites without pressure.
What size do you need?
US sizes: S/M/L/XL — shoe sizes differ by country.
The fitting room is right over there.
Point while you say it — done.
Let me check in the back.
The classic stockroom line — shows effort.
It's on sale — 20% off.
“On sale” = discounted; “for sale” just means sellable.
Cash or card?
Checkout in two words — add "Would you like a bag?"
We can order it for you.
Saves the sale when stock is out.

Tip: Spanish/Portuguese speakers: "attend" means to go to an event — you help a customer. Say "I'll be right with you", never "I'll attend you".

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