Unit 1

Art: Excuse me, miss?

Clerk: Got to go. I’ve got a customer. I’ll call you back later. Yes, sir. Can I help you?

Art: I sure hope so. I’ve been looking for a birthday present for my wife,

but I’ve been having a hard time deciding. Any way, she loves jewelry.

Clerk: Well… How about a nice necklace? We have some very nice ones

over here. Does she like gold?

Bonnie: Hi! I’m looking for a silver bracelet? Art: Excuse me, but I think I was first. Bonnie: Oh, I am sorry. I didn’t realize.

Art: That’s OK. Hmm… My wife’s been asking for a new necklace… Oh.

This one is pretty. Can I take a closer look?

Clerk: Of course. Let me get it out for you. Would you care to see a pair

of earrings to go with it? Everything’s on sale.

Art: Earrings?… Well, I have been wanting to get her something special…

Clerk: Excuse me, ma’am. I’m sorry to bother you, but this gentleman is

thinking of buying these earrings for his wife. Would you mind trying them on so he can see how they look? Bonnie: No problem… Oh, these are beautiful.

Clerk: Very nice. I’m sure your wife will love them. As a matter of fact, they look lovely on you.

Bonnie: Yes, they do. You know, I’ve been looking for a pair of earrings

like these. I think I’ll take them.

Art: Hey! Wait a minute…

Clerk: Oh, don’t worry, sir. I’m sure I have another pair.

Art: Great. Well, I think I’ll take the earrings and the necklace. How

much does that come to altogether?

Clerk: Well, let’s see. These were ninety dollars… and the necklace was a

hundred and twenty…at fifty percent off, that comes to a hundred and five dollars… and the tax…. That’ll be a hundred and thirteen dollars and forty cents. Will that be cash or charge? Art: Cash.

Clerk: Thank you. And would you like a gift box? Art: What was that? Clerk: A gift box? Art: Yes, please.

Clerk: Here you go. And the receipt is in the bag. Art: Thank you.

Clerk: So, ma’am. I’m sorry to keep you waiting. How about a nice gold

necklace go to with those earrings?