Small Talk Englisch

Schaufensterbummel, zu machen – und dann mit bags of super deals und super sales (Schnäppchen) nach Hause kommt. Oder man wollte nur eben zu Walmart, stellt aber fest, dass im Kino nebenan der neueste Film gezeigt wird. Kein Wunder, dass man sich danach in einem ice-cream parlor (Eisdiele) einen ice-cream sundae (Eisbecher) gönnt.
    Example
    Kay and Robin are two high school students and have known each other since fourth grade. They often go to the mall together on a Sunday afternoon. Kay gives Robin a ring and leaves her a message on her answering machine in regard to their upcoming shopping adventure.
    Kay: Hi Robin, how are you? Are we still on for our shopping tour on Sunday? I sure hope so because I need some new tennis shoes and a birthday present for Martha. I could pick you up at 2 o'clock. Please let me know.
Useful phrases
    Shopping for clothes / Kleidereinkaufen
I'd like to try on a pair of jeans, relaxed fit, size 31.
Do you carry brand-name articles in men's fashion?
Could you please tell me whether there is a lingerie store nearby?
Can I be of any help? – Yes, I am looking for a pair of children's shoes that are waterproof.
    Grocery shopping / Lebensmittel einkaufen
Excuse me, do you happen to sell certified organic foods? – Sure we do!
How can I help you, madam? Have a look at the poultry. This is top qualitymeat at a reasonable price.
You will not believe this but these vegetables and fruits were home-grown in my grandfather's garden.
    Books and stationery / Bücher und Schreibwaren
Do you by any chance have any glue / adhesive?
I'd like to buy a ballpoint pen and 100 envelopes.
I'm afraid I bought the wrong ink cartridge. Can I exchange it, please?
I think I could use some help. I'm looking for a novel about islands. Unfortunately, its title has slipped my mind.
Our selection of children's literature and short stories is downstairs . Mind your step, Sir!
    At the drugstore (AmE) (chemist's (BE)) / In der Drogerie
Baby food and diapers are to be found in aisle five.
Do you accept credit cards or checks?
I am looking for a travel-size shampoo and setting lotion.
Do you carry hyper-allergenic soaps?
Could you please tell me when hair dye will be back in stock?
What are your business hours? – They are from 9 am to 5 pm.
Last time, I bought dental floss on sale. Has this article been discontinued?
I have nothing but praise for the little general store at the corner. It carries the largest selection you can think of.
To be honest, you'd better stay away from this store. It's outrageously expensive.
Why don't you try Compexpert? They're very reasonable in price if you're looking for computer supplies. I bet you'll like them; they're right up your alley.
I might be old-fashioned but I'm picky on good service when it comes to buying groceries.
Excuse me, Sir, I desperately need (small) change for the parking meter; would you mind changing my bill?
    Traveling / Unterwegs
    Reisen, sei es aus geschäftlichen Gründen, also als business trip, zum purem Vergnügen oder in Form eines trip oder outing (kurzen Erholungsausflugs) sind heute selbstverständlich: Tours (kurze Rundreisen) laufen den journeys (langen Reisen) dabei den Rang ab. Auch wenn Sie unterwegs sind, ist es natürlich hilfreich, per Small Talk Kontakt mit seinen Mitreisenden aufzunehmen.
    Traveling by train / Zugreisen
He sure does a lot of traveling.
Could someone please assist me? I couldn't hear the announcement. Does the train to Vienna still leave from platform number 33?
I was struck speechless. Although the train left 30 minutes late, it made up time and arrived punctually.
She sure is a globe-trotter, to say nothing of her preference for exotic places.
You'll get the surprise of your life traveling by train through India.
You don't say! Don't you think the shuttle service to the downtown area should run more often than every hour on the hour?
    Traveling by airplane / Flugreisen
Let me tell you something! These package holiday charter flights are really a good deal.
I stroke it lucky and got a standby ticket to Warsaw.
It strikes my fancy that smoking is no longer permitted in most airport terminals.
No sooner said than done. I called in for the phone lottery, won, and off I was to a one-week trip to the Canary Islands.
It goes without saying that first class passengers are a little bit more pampered than economy class passengers.
    Traveling by bus / Busreisen
Oh no! This doesn't help! The bus runs only twice a day. I'm afraid we are