A Traveler's Generic Phrase Book and Novel

by Shirley B. Trew

Friday, December 30, 2011


POST #9--SHOPPING

How much does this cost, please?
Is that the price for Americans?
How much do other people pay for it?

Do you have change for 500 million bongoes? A packet of seeds shouldn't cost that much.
Why is there a picture of crickets on this can?
How do you say lense cap in (language)?
How much is a roll of film?
I lost my lense cap.
We're just looking.
Can you tell what's in this box?
What do they use this brown powder for?
What's in all of these little tubes?
Is this toothpaste?
No, I think it's burn ointment.
Is this shampoo?
Either that or dish soap. Open it up and smell it. We'll use it either way.
Tell him we're just looking.
Leave me alone.
Is there someone here who speaks English?
Ask him if he sells razors.
How do you say razor blade in (language)?
Where could we buy some razor blades?
New razor blades. Fresh from the factory. Unopened.
Yes I mean un-used razor blades.
That's OK if they cost more.
So where can we buy razor blades?
Never mind let's ask the guy who sells magazines.
Maybe I would look OK in a beard.

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