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Souvenirs & Gifts
Use these phrases to ask for recommendations, check prices, and buy gifts in a souvenir shop.
Key Phrases
Voice
Asking for recommendations · 2 ways to say it
What is a good local gift?
neutralCan you recommend a popular souvenir, please?
politeMore polite — good to use with staff you do not know.
Buying for a child · 2 ways to say it
Do you have anything for kids?
casualUse 'kids' instead of 'children' in everyday speech.
I am looking for a gift for a child.
neutralAsking the price · 2 ways to say it
How much for this?
casualHow much is this?
neutralGift wrapping · 2 ways to say it
Can you wrap this for me?
neutralCan you put this in a gift bag, please?
politeFinding the checkout · 2 ways to say it
Where is the line to pay?
neutralUS English
Where is the queue to pay?
neutralUK English
Practice Dialogue
Traveler
Hi. I'm looking for a gift for a friend.
Staff
Okay. We have some great local souvenirs.
Traveler
Nice. Can you recommend something popular?
Staff
We sell a lot of these coffee mugs. We make them here.
Traveler
They look nice. How much is the red one?
Staff
That one is fifteen dollars.
Traveler
Perfect, I'll take it.
Staff
Sure. Do you need a gift bag?
Traveler
Yes, please. Can you wrap it for me?
Staff
Of course. The line to pay is just over there.