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At the Supermarket Checkout
Use these phrases when you are paying for your groceries at the supermarket.
Key Phrases
Voice
Offering a bag · 2 ways to say it
Need a bag?
casualVery common; cashiers often speak quickly.
Would you like a bag?
politeAsking for a store card · 2 ways to say it
Do you have a rewards card?
neutralUS
Do you have a loyalty card?
neutralUK
Asking for payment method · 2 ways to say it
Cash or card?
casualHow are you paying today?
neutralOffering the receipt · 2 ways to say it
Receipt?
casualWould you like your receipt?
politeReporting a scanning problem · 2 ways to say it
This isn't scanning.
casualUse this at the self-checkout when the machine does not read your item.
Excuse me, this item is not scanning.
neutralChecking if someone is waiting · 2 ways to say it
Are you in line?
neutralUS
Are you in the queue?
neutralUK
Practice Dialogue
Cashier
Hi there. Did you find everything okay?
Customer
Yes, thanks.
Cashier
Great. Do you have a rewards card?
Customer
No, I don't.
Cashier
Do you need a bag today?
Customer
Yes, just one, please.
Cashier
Okay. That's fifteen dollars. Cash or card?
Customer
Card, please.
Cashier
You can tap your card here. Do you want your receipt?
Customer
No thanks. Have a good day.