Phrases for the start of a conversation
Salesperson
May I help you? / Can I help you?
Are you looking for something in particular?
How can I help you?
Is someone looking after you?
Customer
To politely ask something, the customer can start his or her question with "Excuse me, …".
I am looking for a pair of trousers, sport shoes, a DVD…
Do you have any… ?
Do you have these in a size smaller / bigger, too?
Could you tell me where the … is / are?
Where can I find the…?
Do you sell…?
I need …
I’d like a bottle of milk, please.
Have you got any cheese?
Where can I buy a newspaper?
Where can I find some vegetables?
Do you work here?
Could you help me?
Could I ask you something?
Phrases for a consulting service
Salesperson
They are over there.
What size are you?
How about one of these?
Here you are.
It’s on sale.
Buy two for the price of one.
How much / many would you like?
What size do you take?
Sorry, we are out of …
Would another colour do?
Would you like to try it on?
The fitting rooms are over there.
The T- Shirt suits you very well.