A Simple Transaction

Our Korean Language Class is designed for common everyday conversations and I must admit it truly is geared toward that. Take this translated sample dialogue:

Note: Remember Korea is a family culture so you can call people "big sister," or "big brother" or "aunt" or "uncle" without them being blood relatives.

Customer: How much is this?
Owner: $5
Customer: That's a little expensive. Hey Aunt, if you lower the price for me I will buy a bunch of them.
Owner: Oh boy, your Korean sure is good. $4 each.
Customer: Thanks Auntie. I'll take 3.

See? Real simple. Now let's use those same exact words in a real life example:

Rick: How much for this?
Owner: $5
Rick: That's a little expensive. Hey Auntie, if you lower the price I will buy a bunch.
Owner: What?
Rick: Um, Auntie, if you lower the price I will buy a bunch of them.
Owner: They sure are a good price. Not expensive at all. Cheap price.
Rick: If you could, um, lower the price I will get a bunch.
Owner: How many do you want?
Rick: 10
Owner: 6 it is. $30 please.
Rick: No no. A discount please.
Owner: These are good quality, Korean cotton. See the tag? "Made in Korea." No discount. $30 please. Here I will count them out for you: 1, 2, 3, (huge dialect change and I can no longer recognize the numbers 4, 5, and 6).

See? It's just like the sample conversation from the book! Real easy, good price! ^____^

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