Speaking to a Store Clerk on the Phone

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1. Speaking to a Store Clerk on the Phone Clerk: Hello. Levin’s Music. Ariel: Hello. I was wondering if you Carry classical CD’s. Clerk: Yes, we have a pretty large Selection. What are you looking for? Ariel: I’m trying to find the Latest Reunion Island Ensemble CD. Clerk: I’m not sure we have that In stock. We have a lot of CD’s on Back […]...
2. A woman asks the hardware store clerk “Do you have any batteries?” a woman asks the hardware store clerk. “Yes, m’am.” The clerk gestures with his finger. “Can you come this way?” “If I could come that way,” the woman says, “I wouldn’t need the batteries.”...
3. The clerk showed the man the store’s most expensive perfume The clerk showed the man the store’s most expensive perfume. “This is called ‘Perhaps’,” said the sales clerk. “It’s $285 per ounce.” “Listen,” the man shot back, “for $285 an ounce, I don’t want something called ‘Perhaps’; I want something called… “You Can Bet Your Sweet Ass You’ll Get Some!!”...
4. At 3 am a desk clerk at a hotel gets a call from a drunk guy At 3 am a desk clerk at a hotel gets a call from a drunk guy asking what time the bar opens. “It opens at noon,” answers the clerk. About an hour later he gets a call from the same guy, sounding even= drunker. “What time does the bar open?” he asks. “Same time as […]...
5. Перевод слова clerk Clerk – клерк, администратор Перевод слова Bank clerk – банковский служащий correspondence clerk – корреспондент telegraph clerk – телеграфист He Clerks in a supermarket. Он работает продавцом в супермаркете. The Clerk recorded their names in the register. Клерк записал их имена в реестр. The Clerk was well bounced for his carelessness. За халатность клерку сурово […]...
6. Значение идиомы room clerk [room clerk] or [desk clerk] {n.} A person who is responsible forassigning rooms and providing service to guests in hotels, motels, inns, etc. At first-class hotels, room clerks are trained to be atthe service of every guest. Sometimes resort hotels in themountains hire college students as room clerks during the summer....
7. Ways to Pay I was at the store, and when the clerk finished Ringing me up, I had a few problems. Clerk: Your total comes to $79.42. Peter: Do you take Credit cards? Clerk: Yes, we take Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Peter: Here’s my Visa. Clerk: Hmm…I’m sorry but your card has been Declined. Peter: Oh, I […]...
8. Avoiding Giving an Opinion Ariel: I know you’ll give me the Inside scoop. What’s going on between Sam and Matt? Paolo: You’re asking the wrong person. Ariel: Don’t be like that. You know both of them really well, and I know that Sam Confides in you. Don’t you think Matt is being Unreasonable? Paolo: I really couldn’t say. Ariel: […]...
9. Checking into a Hotel I Flew into Atlanta the afternoon before a Big meeting. I Hailed a taxi at the airport and told the driver the name of the hotel. I asked him How long it would take to get there. He said it would only be 20 minutes. I sat back and relaxed. We got to the hotel […]...
10. A department store A really huge muscular guy with a bad stutter goes to a counter in a department store and asks, “W-w-w-where’s the m-m-m-men’s dep-p-p-partment?” The clerk behind the counter just looks at him and says nothing. The man repeats himself: “W-w-w-where’s the m-m-m-men’s dep-p-p-partment?” Again, the clerk doesn’t answer him. The guy asks several more times: […]...
11. Next time you think your hotel bill is too high you might want to consider this Husband and wife are traveling by car from Key West to Boston After almost twenty-four hours on the road, They’re too tired to continue, and they decide to stop for a rest. They stop at a nice hotel and take a room, but they only plan to sleep for four hours and then get back […]...
12. Ways to Pay I was at the store, and when the clerk finished Ringing me up, I had a few problems. Clerk: Your total comes to $79.42. Peter: Do you take Credit cards? Clerk: Yes, we take Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Peter: Here’s my Visa. Clerk: Hmm…I’m sorry but your card has been Declined. Peter: Oh, I […]...
13. Buying a Digital Audio (MP3) Player Clerk: Can I help you? Sandy: I’m looking for an MP3 player, but I don’t know a lot about them. Clerk: We have a large Selection, as you can see. Sandy: Wow, I really don’t know where to begin. Clerk: What do you want to be able to do? Sandy: I just want something small […]...
14. A Trip to the Jewelry Store My wife’s birthday was Coming up And I wanted to get her a special Present. She always tells me to not to Splurge on gifts for her but For once, I decided To pull out all the stops. I went to the Jewelry Store and began looking at all of the Display cases. I started […]...
15. Some horse-play The newlywed couple were checking into the hotel. The new groom approached the desk clerk. He said he wanted the best for they were on their honeymoon. The clerk asked the man if he wanted the bridal. “No,” he said, “I don’t believe I’ll need it. I’ll just grab onto her ears and hold on […]...
16. I saw a pen in a store the other day I saw a pen in a store the other day. I picked it up and took a look at it cause it was prettier than most. The clerk said, “It’s made in Germany”. I said, “That’s too bad, I can’t use it then”. The clerk said, “What’s the matter? You don’t like German pens?” I […]...
17. Buying a Digital Audio (MP3) Player Clerk: Can I help you? Sandy: I’m looking for an MP3 player, but I don’t know a lot about them. Clerk: We have a large Selection, as you can see. Sandy: Wow, I really don’t know where to begin. Clerk: What do you want to be able to do? Sandy: I just want something small […]...
18. Getting Through on the Phone I have been trying to get a meeting with the CEO of Medofact to talk about a Partnership between our company and theirs. But I’ve had a hard time trying to Get through on the phone. First, there was the phone tree. I had to go through three Menus before I got the Option to […]...
19. A Trip to the Jewelry Store My wife’s birthday was Coming up And I wanted to get her a special Present. She always tells me to not to Splurge on gifts for her but For once, I decided To pull out all the stops. I went to the Jewelry Store and began looking at all of the Display cases. I started […]...
20. A guy walks into a pet store wanting a parrot A guy walks into a pet store wanting a parrot. The store clerk shows him two beautiful ones out on the floor. “This one’s $5,000 and the other is $10,000.” the clerk said. “Wow! What does the $5,000 one do?” “This parrot can sing every aria Mozart ever wrote.” “And the other?” said the customer. […]...
21. Фразовые глаголы с “HOLD” Hold all the cards – иметь преимущество hold back – скрывать hold down – придерживать hold in – проводить hold in check – сдерживать hold it – стой! подожди!; постой! hold on – держи(те)сь!; подожди(те) hold out – протягивать, вытягивать hold over – откладывать hold that – считать, что hold up – нападать, поднимать...
22. How about a bridal? “We’d like a room, please,” the bloke said, nodding toward his misses. “We were married this morning.” “Congratulations,” the desk clerk said, “how about the bridal?” “No thanks, just a room. I’ll hold her by the ears until she gets the hang of it.”...
23. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort – one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, “Sorry, no room. The hotel is full.” The Jewish lady said, “But your sign says that you have vacancies.” […]...
24. A woman walks into a pet store A woman walks into a pet store wanting to buy a pet for her husband, but she finds all the pets are so so expensive. The woman says to the clerk at the counter, “I’m looking to buy a pet for my husband but I’m on a very short budget!.” “No worries,” replies the clerk. […]...
25. Shopping for Shoes Clerk: Can I help you find something? Alissa: Yes, I’m looking for some Dress shoes for work, something with a low Heel. Clerk: Have you tried this Brand? They make really comfortable shoes. This company makes several styles of dress shoes, including a Sandal, a low Boot, and a Loafer. These right here are Open […]...
26. Значение идиомы in store [in store] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Saved up in case of need; readyfor use or for some purpose. If the electricity goes off, we havecandles in store in the closet. The squirrel has plenty of nuts instore for the winter. Compare: IN RESERVE, IN STOCK, ON HAND. 2.Ready to happen; waiting. – Often used […]...
27. Finding a Book at a Bookstore Clerk: Can I help you find something? Adrian: Yes. Can you tell me where the Non-fiction Books are? Clerk: Are you looking for Hardbacks or Paperbacks? Adrian: I’m not sure. I think hardbacks. Clerk: Well, the non-fiction New releases are at the front of the store. The non-fiction section is behind the Fiction shelves on […]...
28. A Trip to the Library I read in the Local paper that a new public library had just opened two weeks ago in my neighborhood. I wanted to Check it out. But first, I called the library to check the Hours of operation. The Librarian told me that they were open Monday through Saturday from 10 to 6 so I […]...
29. Asking for Recommendations Hotel Clerk: Can I help you with something? Victor: Yes, I was hoping you could recommend a restaurant nearby. Clerk: What kind of food would you like? Victor: I’m not Picky. I’m looking for something moderately priced That’s within Walking distance. Clerk: There’s a good seafood restaurant called “Galeno’s” about two blocks away. Would you […]...
30. An Irish man went to the courthouse to change his name An Irish man went to the courthouse to change his name legally changed. When he replied, the desk clerk asked “Can i help you sir?” Our man said “Yes, I would like to change my name.” “What is your current name?” asked the clerk. “Martin Arsehole,” replied the man. The clerk laughed, and said “I […]...
31. Shopping for Shoes Clerk: Can I help you find something? Alissa: Yes, I’m looking for some Dress shoes for work, something with a low Heel. Clerk: Have you tried this Brand? They make really comfortable shoes. This company makes several styles of dress shoes, including a Sandal, a low Boot, and a Loafer. These right here are Open […]...
32. Taking a Phone Message I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, Could I speak to Tony? Paolo: He’s not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when he’ll be back? Paolo: No, I don’t. Evelyn: […]...
33. Feeling Nervous About Public Speaking Simone: They’re about to introduce you. You’re on next. Are you ready? Gabriel: No…yes…no! Simone: You don’t look so well. Are you all right? Gabriel: I don’t know. My Palms are Clammy, I’m Breaking out into a cold sweat, and my legs feel like Jelly. Simone: It sounds like A bad case of stage fright, […]...
34. Finding a Book at a Bookstore Clerk: Can I help you find something? Adrian: Yes. Can you tell me where the Non-fiction Books are? Clerk: Are you looking for Hardbacks or Paperbacks? Adrian: I’m not sure. I think hardbacks. Clerk: Well, the non-fiction New releases are at the front of the store. The non-fiction section is behind the Fiction shelves on […]...
35. Buying Souvenirs I was vacationing in Miami, Florida, and I went into a Souvenir store to get some gifts for friends back home. Lydia: Could you show me where the T-shirts Are? Clerk: Sure, they’re on the left, along the wall. Can I help you find something? Lydia: I’d like to get a T-shirt, but I’m not […]...
36. Psychiatrist phone Hello. Welcome to the Psychiatric Hotline If you are obsessive-compulsive, please press 1 repeatedly. If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2. If you have multiple personalities, please press 3, 4, 5, and 6. If you are paranoid-delusional, we know who you are and what you want. Just stay on the line so […]...
37. Slight confusion One night a police officer named Mike was working the grave-yard shift and he drove to his house around 3 A. M. in the morning. He opened the door to the bedroom quietly and took off his clothes in the dark, and got in bed with his wife. Then she said,”Honey, can you go over […]...
38. Значение идиомы check in [check in] {v.} 1a. To sign your name. The last guests to reach the hotel checked in at 12 o’clock. Contrast: CHECK OUT. 1b. {informal} To arrive. The friends we had invited did not check in until Saturday. 2. To receive back and make a record of it. The coach checked in the football uniforms […]...
39. Значение идиомы in check [in check] {adv. phr.} In a position where movement or action isnot allowed or stopped; under control; kept quiet or back. The boywas too small to keep the big dog in check, and the dog broke awayfrom his leash. The soldiers tried to keep the attacking Indiansin check until help came. Mary couldn’t hold her […]...
40. Riding the Subway Misha: I’d like to buy a Token for the Subway. Clerk: The subway doesn’t use tokens anymore. Misha: Oh? I didn’t know that. It’s been a few years since I visited New York. How do I pay for the Fare? Clerk: You can buy a ticket for a Single ride that Expires two hours after […]...