Chinese Shopping

谢谢你的建议，不过我其实是想找一个更上档次一点来搭配这个场合的。

Xièxie nǐ de jiànyì, búguò wǒ qíshí shì xiǎng zhǎo yīgè gèng shàng dàngcì yīdiǎn lái dāpèi zhège chǎnghé de.

While I appreciate the suggestion, I was actually looking for something a bit more sophisticated for the occasion.

这真是半斤八两，两个选项的花费都完全一样。

Zhè zhēn shì bàn jīn bā liǎng, liǎng gè xuǎn xiàng de huā fèi dōu wán quán yī yàng。

It's a six of one, half dozen of the other situation; both options cost exactly the same amount.

我觉得我还是更喜欢小一点儿的那个型号。

Wǒ juéde wǒ háishi gèng xǐhuan xiǎo yīdiǎnr de nàge xínghào.

I think I prefer the smaller model, actually.

我想知道没有原标签还能不能退。

Wǒ xiǎng zhīdào méiyǒu yuán biāoqiān hái néng bu néng tuì.

I need to know if I can return this without the original tag.

这个价格是税前还是税后？

Zhè ge jiàgé shì shuìqián háishi shuìhòu?

Is this price listed before or after tax?

我想给朋友买个礼物，有什么推荐吗？

Wǒ xiǎng gěi péngyǒu mǎi gè lǐwù, yǒu shénme tuījiàn ma?

I'm looking for a gift for my friend; any recommendations?

我在网上看到了，但是我想去现场看看。

Wǒ zài wǎngshàng kàndàole, dànshì wǒ xiǎng qù xiànchǎng kànkan.

I saw this online, but I wanted to see it in person.

我通常穿八号，但是这双好像有点紧。

Wǒ tōngcháng chuān bā hào, dànshì zhè shuāng hǎoxiàng yǒudiǎn jǐn.

I usually wear a size eight, but these seem a bit snug.

收银台现在排了很长的队吗？

Shōuyíntái xiànzài páile hěn cháng de duì ma?

Is there a long queue for the cash register right now?

你们预计什么时候收到下一批新鲜的农产品？

Nǐmen yùjì shénme shíhou shōudào xià yī pī xīnxiān de nóngchǎnpǐn?

When are you expecting the next shipment of fresh produce?

我需要一个耐用又容易清洗的东西。

Wǒ xūyào yīgè nàiyòng yòu róngyì qīngxǐ de dōngxi

I need something that is durable and easy to clean.

请问，我能跟经理谈一下价格差异的问题吗？

Qǐngwèn, wǒ néng gēn jīnglǐ tán yīxià jiàgé chāyì de wèntí ma?

Could I speak to the manager about a price difference?

我在找一个跟这个类似，但是更便宜的。

Wǒ zài zhǎo yí gè gēn zhè ge lèi sì, dàn shì gèng pián yi de.

I'm looking for something similar to this, but cheaper.

这个 电器 需要 什么 特殊 的 安装 吗？

Zhège diànqì xūyào shénme tèshū de ānzhuāng ma?

Does this appliance require any special installation?

我以为这个品牌正在打折。

Wǒ yǐwéi zhège pǐnpái zhèngzài dǎzhé.

I was under the impression that this specific brand was currently participating in the sale.

我正在考虑高级版增加的成本到底值不值得。

Wǒ zhèngzài kǎolǜ gāojí bǎn zēngjiā de chéngběn dàodǐ zhí bù zhíde.

I'm trying to decide if the increased cost of the premium model is really justifiable.

我对没有两年全面保障计划的电子产品有点犹豫。

Wǒ duì méiyǒu liǎng nián quánmiàn bǎozhàng jìhuà de diànzǐ chǎnpǐn yǒudiǎn yóuyù。

I'm hesitant to buy electronics without a comprehensive two-year protection plan.

我一直想来看看你们的手工奶酪种类，听说挺不错的。

Wǒ yīzhí xiǎng lái kànkan nǐmen de shǒugōng nǎilào zhǒnglèi, tīngshuō tǐng bùcuò de。

I've been meaning to check out your artisanal cheese selection, which I heard was quite impressive.

袖子上有个小瑕疵，可以便宜一点吗？

Xiùzi shang yǒu ge xiǎo xiácī, kěyǐ piányi yī diǎn ma?

Given the slight imperfection on the sleeve, could you possibly offer a small reduction in the price?

麻烦您看一下后面还有没有？

Máfan nín kàn yīxià hòumiàn hái yǒu méiyǒu?

Could you check if you have any more in the back?