What English phrases do you need for shopping abroad?

I'd love to help! Who is the gift for, and what's the occasion?

很乐意帮忙！礼物是送给谁的？什么场合？

How lovely! What's your budget range? And does she have any particular interests — like fashion, cooking, skincare, or reading?

太浪漫了！您的预算大概多少？她有什么特别的爱好吗——比如时尚、烹饪、护肤、阅读？

I have some great options! This premium tea sampler set has 12 different varieties from around the world — it's $45. Or this beautiful ceramic teapot with matching cups is $78. We also have a gourmet cooking spice collection for $55.

有几个很好的选择！这套精品茶叶品鉴装有12种来自世界各地的茶——45美元。这套漂亮的陶瓷茶壶配茶杯78美元。我们还有美食烹饪香料套装55美元。

Of course! It's handmade by a local artisan. Each piece is slightly unique. It comes in this gift box with a small booklet about the artist.

当然！这是本地工匠手工制作的。每件都是独一无二的。装在这个礼盒里，附带一本关于工匠的小册子。

Great choice! Would you like me to add some tissue paper and tie a bow on the box? It's on the house.

好选择！需要我加些薄纸和在盒子上系个蝴蝶结吗？免费的。

For a housewarming, you can't go wrong with a nice candle, a bottle of wine, or something for the home. How much were you thinking of spending?

乔迁礼物的话，一支好蜡烛、一瓶酒或者家居用品都不会出错。您打算花多少？

That's a perfect range! This soy candle set is $35 — it's locally made and comes in a beautiful box. Or this olive oil and vinegar set is $42 and great for someone who cooks.

这个价位很合适！这套大豆蜡烛35美元——本地产的，盒子很漂亮。或者这套橄榄油和醋42美元，喜欢做饭的人会很喜欢。

That's actually a wonderful idea! Americans love receiving gifts from other cultures — it shows thoughtfulness. You could pair it with a nice card explaining the tea tradition. We have some beautiful blank cards here.

这其实是个很棒的主意！美国人很喜欢收到其他文化的礼物——显得很用心。您可以配一张卡片解释一下茶文化。我们有漂亮的空白卡片。

Either is fine, but adding a gift bag or wrapping paper makes it feel more special. We have small gift bags for $3 that would be just the right size. A little ribbon and it's perfect.

都可以，但加个礼品袋或包装纸会更有心意。我们有小礼品袋3美元，大小刚好。加条丝带就完美了。

Just be yourself! It's casual — compliment their new home, offer to help in the kitchen, and don't worry about taking your shoes off unless they ask. Most importantly, have fun! Your total is $6.50.

做你自己就好！很轻松的——夸夸他们的新家，主动帮忙做点事，除非他们要求否则不用脱鞋。最重要的是开心！一共6.50美元。