Lesson 299--Pay in Cash

When using the word pay, special care is needed with the prepositions

Look at the examples below.

pay in cash

pay cash

pay by credit card

pay by debit card

Also, when speaking to a salesclerk you might get one of the following questions.

How would you like to pay for that?

How will you be paying?

Is that cash, credit or debit?

possible answers

I'll pay cash.

I'll pay in cash.

I'll pay by credit card/debit card.

I'll use my credit card/debit card.

Lesson 289--Dealing with salesclerks

 

One experience everyone has in English is dealing with a salesclerk.  They always appear in front of you (or behind you) and ask "Can I help you?" or "May I help you?"  Sometimes they modify that with, "Can I help you find something?" I would like to give you some expressions to deal with them.  I have put them in two categories:  expressions for when you don't want any help and expressions for when you would like some help.

When you don't want help.

No thanks.  I'm just looking.

I'm good right now, thanks.

Not right now, thank you.

I'm okay right now.  I'll call you if I need anything.

Not at this moment, thank you.

I'm okay for now.

When you want help.

Yes, I'm looking for a PS4.

Do you have the iPhone6S?

Have you got an electronic dictionary?

I was wondering if you have the Galaxy Note?

Could you show me some digital cameras?

I want a nice outfit for a party.

I'm interested in a new car.