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Souvenirs & Gifts

Use these expressions when you want to buy local gifts for your friends or family.

Key Phrases

Could you please recommend some typical local items that represent this beautiful city?

💡 Use this question to find popular gifts that are special to this region.

I am looking for a special gift that a young child might enjoy playing with.

💡 This is helpful when you need to buy a safe toy for kids.

If I buy these traditional cookies, will they stay fresh for a long time?

How much do you charge for this handmade scarf and the matching woolen hat?

I would like to know if you can wrap these fragile cups in gift paper.

💡 Ask this if you want the shop assistant to wrap your gift nicely.

Do you offer any discount if I decide to buy three of these items?

💡 It is polite to ask about discounts before you pay for your items.

My friend enjoys reading, so I want to find a book about local history.

I have already visited many shops, but I still need to buy some souvenirs.

Could you point out the traditional items that are made of local wood?

If I pay with a credit card, will you charge an extra fee for that?

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Hello, could you please recommend some typical local items that represent this beautiful city?
Staff
We have excellent handmade scarves, but you might also like these traditional local cookies.
Traveler
If I buy these traditional cookies, will they stay fresh for a long time?
Staff
Yes, they will stay fresh because we have already sealed them in special boxes.
Traveler
I also need a gift, so could you point out items that children enjoy?
Staff
You could buy this wooden toy because many young children enjoy playing with it.
Traveler
How much do you charge for the cookies and this cute wooden toy together?
Staff
The total price is thirty dollars, and we can wrap them in nice paper.
Traveler
If I pay with a credit card, will you charge an extra fee?
Staff
We do not charge any extra fees, so you may pay with your card.

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