Shopping at duty-free in English (advanced)
Advanced English for shopping at duty-free. Key line: “Hey, could you help me pick out a gift that won't melt?”
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Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
asking for help choosing
pick out = choose carefully
asking what kind they want
are you after = are you looking for
easy to carry and keep
used for food that's easy to bring
offering one package for both
wrap = gift-wrap
Quick answers
gift help: what to say in English
Say “help me pick out a gift” — asking for help choosing. pick out = choose carefully.
looking for: what to say in English
Say “Are you after something local?” — asking what kind they want. are you after = are you looking for.
travels well: what to say in English
Say “These biscuits travel well.” — easy to carry and keep. used for food that's easy to bring.
wrap together: what to say in English
Say “Want me to wrap them together?” — offering one package for both. wrap = gift-wrap.