English Conversations / Creative Presents

Mrs.Verma How much do these gift penscost?

Salesman These gift pens are Rs.1500 each.

Mrs.Verma That is too expensive. Gift presents . My budget is only Rs.500.only

Salesman Then why don’t you buy for your husband a waterman pen? We have a variety of them.

Mrs. Verma No, I think I want to gift wine to my husband.

Salesman Then how about a office briefcase?

Mrs.Verma He has a fairly new one already.

Salesman I know what would make a unique holiday Christmas gift. Have a look at these tie and hand kerchief sets. This is a unique customized gift.

Mrs.Verma Yes. These are really very smart and unique holiday Christmas gift.. Yes, I’ll buy this one. I also need gift bows and  gift cellophane paper

Now, I have to buy gift presents for my grown up son and daughter and one for my younger son, who is nine.

Salesman For your elder son, I suggest an aftershave lotion or a shirt perhaps? What is
his collar size?

Mrs.Verma A shirt? No, I think I’ll take an aftershave lotion for my elder son.

Salesman Then would you consider buying a best perfume for your
daughter?

Mrs.Verma No, I want something different. Something that she wouldn’t normally buy
herself.

Salesman Let us see. A quilted handbag of gift shop would be very useful.

Mrs.Verma Yes…….. But I’m not sure what colour or shape she would like.

Salesman What about some hand made paper white with matching white envelopes? Here are some beautiful pads and envelopes.

Mrs.Verma I’m sure Reena would love these. Thank you. Could you pack this hand made paper white with matchingwhite envelopes  in a Christmas gift wrapping please?

Salesman Of course. With pleasure.Do you want any wedding envelopes?

Mrs.Verma I want fun Christmas gifts for my younger son, I know he would like the new series of the games and puzzles

Salesman I’m sorry Madam, but we don’t keep games and puzzles. Why not buy the young man some puzzle books that he might like to read.

Mrs.Verma He borrows books from the library. I think he’d enjoy working on the games and puzzles form a toy shop.

Salesman Just a minute. I’m sure we do have something in our shop for your little boy.
How about these new broad belts with the leaping tiger buckles. These are
very much in vogue these days.

Mrs.Verma I suppose I could take the belt….But no. I’ve decided on the games and puzzles for Vikram. Thank you, that’s all please make out the bill. Pack these in a Christmas gift bag.

Salesman Right, Ma’am. But what about buying something for yourself? A fabric handbag
perhaps?

Mrs.Verma No, thank you. I’ll wait for my husband to buy a ladies gift for me. Don’t you agree?

Salesman Quite right. Here is your bill, Ma’am. Would you please pay at the cash
counter over there? We will send  free Christmas gift also .

Mrs.Verma  Which address you will send the free Christmas gift to?

Salesman At the delivery counter, which is next to the cash counter.

Mrs.Verma Thank you very much for your assistance.

Salesman You are welcome. A Merry Christmas to you Ma’am. Do drop in again.