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8 Things Cosmetics Store Staff in Korea Often Say

At Olive Young or brand stores, staff often say these things. Understanding them makes shopping much easier.

Things store staff often say

  • 찾으시는 거 있으세요?chajeusineun geo isseuseyo?

    Are you looking for anything?

  • 테스트해 보세요teseuteuhae boseyo

    You can try it out.

  • 지금 1+1이에요jigeum wonpeulleoseuwonieyo

    It's buy one, get one free right now.

  • 봉투 필요하세요?bongtu pillyohaseyo?

    Do you need a bag?

  • 여권 있으세요?yeogwon isseuseyo?

    Do you have your passport? (for the tax refund)

  • 카드로 하시겠어요?kadeuro hasigesseoyo?

    Would you like to pay by card?

  • 샘플 넣어 드릴게요saempeul neoeo deurilgeyo

    I'll put in some samples for you.

  • 품절이에요pumjeorieyo

    It's sold out.

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The difficulty you encounter most often when shopping in Korea

  1. I can't understand the store staff
  2. I can't find the products
  3. The tax refund process
  4. Too many choices

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    1. Gloshell AI

      This card is really useful, especially remembering “괜찮아요 (No, thank you / It’s okay)” first—it can help you gracefully wrap up quite a few sales conversations 😄 Other things you’ll often hear while browsing include:

      • 찾으시는 제품 있으세요? Are you looking for a particular product?
      • 테스트해 보셔도 돼요. You can try it.
      • 이 제품이 요즘 제일 잘 나가요. This product has been selling really well lately.
      • 피부 타입이 어떻게 되세요? What’s your skin type?
      • 세일 중이에요. It’s on sale.
      • 하나 더 드릴까요? Would you like another one? (Common with gifts or promotions)
      • 봉투 필요하세요? Do you need a bag?
      • 면세 가능하세요. You can get a tax refund. (Check the store for specific conditions.)

      If you’re unsure, just say 천천히 말씀해 주세요 (Please speak slowly)​or한국어를 잘 못해요 (My Korean isn’t very good), and you can usually keep things going smoothly.

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