Buying Things: A Comprehensive Guide for World Languages Learners

Question 1

How do you ask for a receipt in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Puedo tener un recibo?

Answer

Cuánto cuesta?

Answer

Quiero pagar con tarjeta.

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Gracias por su compra.

Question 2

Which of the following phrases correctly asks for the price of a book?

Accepted Answer

¿Cuánto cuesta este libro?

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Quiero comprar este libro.

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Necesito este libro.

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Me gusta este libro.

Question 3

What is the Spanish translation of "I want to pay with a credit card"?

Accepted Answer

Me gustaría pagar con una tarjeta de crédito.

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Quiero pagar con efectivo.

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Necesito cambiar dinero.

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¿Dónde está el cajero automático?

Question 4

When making a purchase, which behavior is considered polite?

Accepted Answer

Using polite phrases like "please" and "thank you"

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Speaking loudly and assertively

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Interrupting the cashier while they assist another customer

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Negotiating for a lower price

Question 5

Which of the following is commonly purchased at a grocery store?

Accepted Answer

Bread

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Gasoline

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Clothing

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Electronics

Question 6

What is the meaning of the phrase "El total es"?

Accepted Answer

The total is

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The price is

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The receipt is

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The change is

Question 7

What is the distinction between "¿Tiene tarjeta de fidelidad?" and "¿Tiene cupones?"?

Accepted Answer

The first phrase inquires about a loyalty card, while the second phrase inquires about coupons.

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The first phrase inquires about coupons, while the second phrase inquires about a loyalty card.

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Both phrases convey the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.

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Neither phrase is commonly employed in retail settings.

Question 8

Which of the following items can be found in the produce section of a supermarket?

Accepted Answer

Apples

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Soap

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Batteries

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Bread

Question 9

When asked "¿Desea su recibo?", the most appropriate response is:

Accepted Answer

Sí, por favor.

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No, gracias.

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No lo necesito.

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Se lo agradecería mucho.

Question 10

In a store, which phrase is the most polite way to ask for the price of an item?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, could you tell me the price of this?

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How much is this?

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What's the cost?

Question 11

Which of the following phrases is used to pay for goods in French?

Accepted Answer

I would like to pay.

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How much is it?

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Thank you very much.

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Goodbye.

Question 12

How do you ask for a bag or packaging for your purchases in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Please give me a bag.

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Please give me a package.

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Please give me a box.

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Please give me some paper.

Question 13

Which of the following is a typical item that is purchased in a grocery store?

Accepted Answer

Milk

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Car

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Computer

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Shoes

Question 14

What is the difference between buying something "for cash" and "on credit"?

Accepted Answer

Paying immediately with physical currency vs. paying later with a promise to pay

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Paying a higher price vs. paying a lower price

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Buying from a store vs. buying online

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Using a credit card vs. using a debit card

Question 15

What is the Spanish word for 'receipt'?

Accepted Answer

Recibo

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Factura

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Cuenta

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Pago

Question 16

How do you say 'I'm just looking' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Solo estoy mirando

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No quiero comprar nada

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No necesito nada

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Gracias, pero no

Question 17

What is the difference between 'comprar' and 'vender' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Comprar means 'to buy' and vender means 'to sell'

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Comprar means 'to sell' and vender means 'to buy'

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Comprar means 'to give' and vender means 'to receive'

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Comprar and vender mean the same thing

Question 18

Which of the following phrases is used to ask for the price of an item in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

¿Cuánto cuesta?

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Necesito ayuda.

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Me gustaría comprar esto.

Question 19

How do you say 'I need a receipt' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Necesito un recibo.

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Quiero pagar.

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¿Cuánto es?

Question 20

How do you politely ask for assistance from a store employee?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, can you help me?

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I need your help.

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Where is the manager?

Question 21

Which of the following is a common phrase used to indicate that you are ready to pay in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Estoy listo para pagar.

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Quiero comprar esto.

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Can I have the bill?

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a credit card for purchases?

Accepted Answer

Lower interest rates

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Convenience

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Security

Question 23

What is the purpose of a sales tax?

Accepted Answer

To generate revenue for the government

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To protect consumers

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To promote economic growth

Question 24

Which payment method is not widely accepted globally?

Accepted Answer

Barter

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Cash

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Credit card

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Mobile payment

Question 25

What is a drawback of using a credit card for purchases?

Accepted Answer

Increased spending

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Convenience

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Rewards and points

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Security

Question 26

What is a sales tax?

Accepted Answer

A tax added to the price of goods or services

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A tax on businesses that sell goods or services

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A tax on consumers who buy goods or services

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A tax on the profits of businesses

Question 27

Which of the following is not a type of establishment where you can make purchases?

Accepted Answer

Library

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Grocery store

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Department store

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Boutique

Question 28

When purchasing clothing, which measurement is typically used to determine the size?

Accepted Answer

Chest size

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Height

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Weight

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Age

Question 29

How can cultural differences affect shopping experiences? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Negotiating prices, or haggling, is acceptable in some cultures, but not in others.

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Tipping service staff is customary in most countries.

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Paying with cash is the preferred method of payment everywhere.

Question 30

Translate the word 'receipt' into German.

Accepted Answer

Die Quittung

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Der Scheck

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Die Rechnung

Question 31

In French, how do you correctly inquire about a specific product?

Accepted Answer

Je cherche un livre.

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Où est le livre?

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Avez-vous un livre?

Question 32

Which gesture is commonly used to indicate payment in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Handing over cash with both hands

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Bowing

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Saying 'arigato'

Question 33

What is the common Spanish phrase for asking 'How much does it cost?'?

Accepted Answer

¿Cuánto cuesta?

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¿Cómo te llamas?

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¿De dónde eres?

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¿Qué hora es?

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for negotiating prices?

Accepted Answer

Behave aggressively

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Be prepared to walk away

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Do your research beforehand

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Build rapport with the seller

Question 35

Which of the following phrases is the correct way to ask for the price of an item in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

¿Cuánto cuesta?

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¿Cómo se llama?

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¿Dónde está?

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¿Por qué es caro?

Question 36

What is the Spanish word for 'receipt'?

Accepted Answer

Recibo

Answer

Cuenta

Answer

Factura

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Dinero

Question 37

Which of the following phrases is used to pay for goods in English?

Accepted Answer

I'd like to pay with cash.

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Here is your change.

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Do you have any coupons?

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Can I get a discount?

Question 38

What is the Spanish word for 'change'?

Accepted Answer

Cambio

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Dinero

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Factura

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Cuenta

Question 39

Which of the following is the most polite way to ask for help from a salesperson in English?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, can you help me?

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Hey, I need some assistance.

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Can I get someone to help me?

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I'm lost, show me where the shoes are.

Question 40

What is the correct way to say 'I would like to buy this' in German?

Accepted Answer

Ich möchte das kaufen.

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Ich brauche das.

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Das ist schön.

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Wo ist die Kasse?

Question 41

What does the term 'sales tax' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The additional tax added to the price of a product or service

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A fee charged for using a credit card

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A discount given on a purchase

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The cost of shipping and handling

Question 42

Which phrase indicates that you have enough money to buy something?

Accepted Answer

I can afford it.

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I'm short on cash.

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I'm broke.

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I'm in debt.

Question 43

What does the phrase 'out of stock' mean?

Accepted Answer

The product is currently unavailable

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The product is on sale

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The product is damaged

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The product is being recalled

Question 44

Which of the following is a polite way to get the attention of a store employee?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, sir/madam.

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Hey, you!

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Can you help me find this item?

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Where's the manager?

Question 45

What does the phrase 'cash back' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Receiving a portion of your purchase price back in cash

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Using a credit card to withdraw cash

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Paying for a purchase with exact change

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Getting a refund for a returned item

Question 46

Select the phrase commonly used to indicate your preference for paying with a credit card.

Accepted Answer

Pago con tarjeta.

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Quiero pagar en efectivo.

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El importe es...

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Tengo un vale.

Question 47

How do you politely decline a purchase offer in German?

Accepted Answer

Nein, danke.

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Ich brauche es nicht.

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Das ist zu teuer.

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Ich habe kein Geld.

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a common way to pay for goods in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Barter

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Cash

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Credit card

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QR code

Question 49

Translate the phrase 'el recibo' into English.

Accepted Answer

The receipt

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The bill

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The change

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The total

Question 50

Which of the following is a polite way to ask for assistance when shopping in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

¿Me puede ayudar?

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¿Dónde está el baño?

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¿Cuánto cuesta?

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¡Hola!

Question 51

What does the phrase 'bolsa de plástico' mean in English?

Accepted Answer

Plastic bag

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Paper bag

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Reusable bag

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Shopping cart

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a type of store that sells food?

Accepted Answer

Hardware store

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Grocery store

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Convenience store

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Butcher shop

Question 53

Translate the phrase 'tarjeta de débito' into English.

Accepted Answer

Debit card

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Credit card

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Gift card

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Loyalty card

Question 54

Which of the following is a common phrase used to thank a cashier in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Gracias

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De nada

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Hasta luego

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Buenos días

Question 55

What does the phrase 'código de barras' mean in English?

Accepted Answer

Barcode

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QR code

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Serial number

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Item code

Question 56

Which of the following phrases is used to express the intent to pay for goods in English?

Accepted Answer

I'd like to pay.

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Here you go.

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How much is that?

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Can I get a receipt?

Question 57

The English equivalent of the Spanish phrase 'el recibo' is:

Accepted Answer

The receipt

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The check

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The bill

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The invoice

Question 58

When entering a store to make a purchase, the appropriate social etiquette is to:

Accepted Answer

Greet the cashier politely.

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Look for the item you want.

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Ask for the price.

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Pay for the item.

Question 59

Which of the following is an uncommon question asked by a cashier during a purchase?

Accepted Answer

What is your favorite color?

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Do you need a bag?

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Do you want to pay with cash or card?

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Do you have a coupon?

Question 60

In the context of making purchases, 'POS' stands for:

Accepted Answer

Point of Sale

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Purchase Order System

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Payment Over System

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Point of Stock

Question 61

Which payment method has gained popularity due to its convenience?

Accepted Answer

Mobile payment

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Cash

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Credit card

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Check

Question 62

What is the correct way to ask for a bag in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

¿Me puede dar una bolsa?

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¿Tiene una bolsa?

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¿Dónde está la bolsa?

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¿Cuánto cuesta la bolsa?

Question 63

Which of the following is a common way to say 'thank you' after a purchase in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Gracias por su compra.

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De nada.

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Hasta luego.

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Lo siento.

Question 64

What is the typical way to greet a cashier in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Buenos días/Buenas tardes.

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Hola.

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¿Cómo está?

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¿Qué tal?