In an American drugstore or British chemist’s Some Useful Verbs: I’d like to (infinitive) [I would like to ≈ quisiera OR me gustaría] I’d like to buy some painkillers I want (noun) I want a cold drink I want to (infinitive) I want to buy a cold drink Can I (infinitive)? Can I try on these earrings? Could I (infinitive)? Could I have the big package, please? DIALOGUE 1: Clerk (USA): Hello, can I help you? Customer: Yes, please I’m looking for some cold medicine because my nose is stuffed up and I can’t breathe in bed at night Clerk: How about this one? This medicine is the most popular one for your symptoms Customer: How much is it? Clerk: It’s $12.99 Customer: Is there a cheaper generic brand? Clerk: Let me see…Yes, there is a generic version of this type of medicine It costs only $6.99 Customer: Well, that’s more reasonable! I’ll take it Clerk: OK How will you pay? In cash or by credit card? Customer: In cash Here you are Clerk: Thank you Here is your change, and here is your bag I hope it solves your problem! Customer: Thanks! So I! DIALOGUE 2: Shop Assistant (UK): Good afternoon! Can I help you with anything? Customer: Uh, yes, please! I can’t find the toothpaste Where is it? Shop Assistant: It’s over there on aisle All the dental products are there Customer: Thanks! (LATER) Customer: I’d like to buy these items, please—toothpaste, chewing gum, Coke and a pair of flip-flops Cashier: Sure That’s £21.34 in total How would you like to pay? Customer: Do you accept credit cards? Cashier: Of course Customer: Great! I don’t have enough cash Here’s my card Cashier: Thanks… Please sign here Customer: OK Thank you Cashier: Thank you! Here’s your receipt Have a nice day! Customer: You too!