外教讲解地道美语 第225期:买鞋

Mom:Hi, excuse me Miss?  I’m looking for a dress shoe. My  usual  pair  that I’ve had for years have finally been stretched out of shape. They don’t provide any support anymore.

Salesgirl:Sure, what kind of shoe are you looking for?  We’ve got strappy sandals, sleek  high  heels,  edgy  pumps,  or if you’re looking for something a little  more  practical,  we’ve  got  Mary Janes, ballerinas.

Mom:Show me some classic high heels,please.

Salesgirl:Ok, right this way. What color did you have in mind?

Mom:Black. Classic.

Salesgirl:Of course.  We’ve got this style here that is very popular.  Because it’s an open-toe shoe, you can wear it any time of the year.  They look great on everyone.

Mom:Umm. too shiny.  And I wear pantyhose with my shoes so let’s look for a closed-toe shoe.

Salesgirl:OK,  these  are  a  very  nice  pair  of leather shoes with a two-inch heel so they are very comfortable.

Mom:I don’t like the pointed toes.  Let me take a look at what else you have. Too high.   That one looks like the back would cut into my heel.  I have a high instep so I doubt that one will fit properly.   I don’t want bows.   I find slingbacks very uncomfortable. Those might as well be stilettos. Too modern.  Ah, finally, this is what I’m looking for.

Salesgirl:What size?

Mom:Seven-and-a-half.

Salesgirl:Here we are. How does it fit?

Mom:Hmmm.Not good.  They’re too tight.The length is right, but the shoe is too narrow and it’s pinching my toes. And there’d be no room for my insoles. You know what?  I don’t think I have the patience for this today. They just don’t make shoes like they used to. I’ll come back another time.

Salesgirl:Have a nice day, Ma’am.