Lesson 2 Shopping in Daily Life

Section 2 Problems While Shopping

Situation A. Exchanging and Returning Items

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Speak Out

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Clerk :
Good evening. How may I help you?
Customer :
Hi there. I purchased this T-shirt, and I have a complaint about its condition.
Clerk :
Certainly. What seems to be the problem?
Customer :
There’s a stain on it. I didn’t notice it when I bought it. I’d like to get a refund.
Clerk :
May I see your receipt?
Customer :
Certainly. I have it right here.
Clerk :
Hmm... It’s been more than one month since you bought it, so you cannot get a refund. As the clerk probably mentioned at the time of your purchase, we do not offer refunds after 30 days. It’s our policy.
Customer :
I understand that, but I haven’t worn the shirt at all. It’s not fair that I can’t get a refund. It was like that when I first bought it.
Clerk :
Well, instead of a refund, you can exchange it for a new one.
Customer :
Okay. I’d like to exchange it for the same style, then.
Clerk :
Please wait a moment. I’ll bring one to you.