Conversation Buying a Present

Shopkeeper: What would you like to see?

Customer: I want a nice watch.

Shopkeeper: Lady’s or gent’s?

Customer: Lady’s watch, please.

Shopkeeper: Please have a look at this showcase. All sorts of lady’s watch are displayed there.

Customer: Thank you. (Looking into the case) Will you please show me the fourth one?

Shopkeeper: Why not? We are here to serve your good self. Here’s your choice.

Customer: How nice! What is the price?

Shopkeeper: Five hundred and eighty rupees.

Customer: Five hundred and eighty! That is too much.

Shopkeeper: Not at all. It’s Swiss made. A genuine watch.

Customer: But I want a cheaper one. Don’t you have one?

Shopkeeper: Why not? Look at this side, this fifth row also.

Customer: Very nice! What make are all these?

Shopkeeper: These are imported from Japan.

Customer: What’s the price of that third one?

Shopkeeper: All these in this row have the same price, rupees four hundred each.

Customer: But Japanese watches are notorious for their poor quality. Is it not true?

Shopkeeper: No need to worry about that. These are not smuggled watches. We sell genuine goods.

Customer: All right, pack this one.