The key to avoiding complicated conversations when shopping in convenience stores is to maintain concise and efficient communication while remaining polite. The following are some practical suggestions, suitable for different situations： --- ### **1. Prepare in advance to reduce communication links** -**Clear requirements**: Think about the items you want to buy (such as "a bottle of mineral water, a pack of cigarettes") before entering the store, and avoid the clerk taking the initiative to talk to you when you hesitate. -**Use clear gestures**: Point to the goods on the shelf or directly show the product barcode, with simple vocabulary (such as "This, thank you"). --- ### **2. Use short sentence templates** -**When paying**： - "Just these, thank you. "(Delivery of goods) -"No need for bags. "(Waving his hand) -**When being promoted/asked**： -"No, thank you. "(Smiling and shaking his head) - "In a hurry, look at it next time. "(Look at your watch or phone) --- ### **3. Nonverbal communication skills** -**Eyes and expressions**: Avoid looking at each other for a long time (it may be mistaken for needing help), but nodding and smiling when looking at each other can convey friendliness. -**Body orientation**: Face the clerk sideways (not completely frontal) to send a signal of "no help is needed for the time being". -**Quick checkout action**: Open the payment code in advance/prepare the cash to reduce the chance of conversation while waiting. --- ### **4. Deal with common scenarios** -**The clerk recommends new products**： - "Let me see what I need first. "(Turn around to check the shelves) -**Ask for membership points**： -"No need today, thank you. " -**Chatting about the weather/holidays**： -"Yes, it is. "(After a short response, focus on your phone or pack your belongings) --- ### **5. Handling of special circumstances** -**When the language is not clear**: Use the mobile phone translation software to directly display the text (such as "only payment, no other services required"), or refer to the quantity of the product + gesture number table. -**Mistaken for needing help**: Wave your hand + take a step back and clearly say "I'll do it myself". --- ###**Pay attention to the principle** -**Maintain basic courtesy**: Simple vocabulary + "Thank you" can maintain a friendly atmosphere and avoid conflicts. -**Efficiency is preferred**: The movements are simple, the language is short, and most shop assistants will match the rhythm. In convenience store scenarios, clerks usually tend to complete transactions quickly. Clear and direct behavior and language can help both parties complete the shopping process efficiently, without excessive worry about being involved in complex conversations.