ESL Podcast 243 - Speaking to a Store Clerk on the Phone
to carry - to sell something at a store; to have an item in the store to buy
None of the stores in town carry Sakira's make-up, so she's going to buy it online.
selection - variety; the number of different types of something
This store has a large selection of radios, so we should be able to look at all of the different models and pick one to buy.
latest - most recent
According to the latest corporate report, the company is going to open three new offices next year.
in stock - available; in the store and waiting to be sold
This store has six kinds of baby food in stock, but not the one I'm looking for.
back order - something that a customer wants to buy but that the store has ordered from a factory but is still waiting to receive it
In December, stores often have a lot of toys on back order because too many parents are buying the most popular toys for their children.
to put (someone) on hold - to temporarily stop a telephone conversation, putting down the phone for a short period of time while the other person waits
I hate calling the bank because they always put me on hold for at least ten minutes.
copy - one book, newspaper, CD, movie, or something else
She sold 75,000 copies of her book last year!
left - remaining; still available; not sold
We sold nearly all of the new cell phones that came in last week, and only have two left.
How much is (something)? - How much does (something) cost?; How much money do I have to give you to buy this thing?
How much is this sweater?
price - how much something costs; the amount of money needed to buy something
The price of gasoline gets higher every day!
to hold - to keep something at a store and not sell it to anyone else
Keanu wanted to buy that jacket, but he didn't have enough money, so he asked the store to hold it for him so that he could get more from home.
to reserve - to keep something for someone and not let anyone else buy it or use it
Jenn called the restaurant and reserved a table for six people for Friday night.
customer service - the department in a business or store that works to satisfy the people who shop there, taking care of their problems
When my camera broke, I called the customer service department and they said they would repair it or give me a new one.
store hours - the times (days and hours) when a store is open
The store hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
weekdays - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; not the weekend
They often eat at a restaurant on weekdays, but on Saturday and Sunday, they always cook at home.
to pick (something) up - to go to a store and buy something
Can you please pick up some milk and eggs before you come home tonight?