Daily Life - Returning A Product (C0299)

A: Hi I would like to return this TV.
B: Sure, do you have the receipt?
A: Yeah here you go. Actually I also want to return this keyboard.
B: Ok, may I ask what is the reason for returning these products?
A:: The TV flickers a lot when I am watching a movie and at times the image is not very clear.
B: I see, and what about the keyboard?
A: I spilled some coffee on it and now it won’t work.
B: I am sorry sir, but we can only exchange or refund defective products, we cannot take responsibility for misuse or damages.
A: Fine! I don’t know why they make these things so delicate anyways.

Key Vocabulary

receipt a piece of paper that proves you bought something
return go back to the original place
keyboard controller device for computer
product things that a company makes or sells
flicker to move to and fro; vibrate; quiver
spill to cause or allow to run or fall from a container
exchange give something and receive something in return
defective having a mistake or error
refund to get your money back
delicate fragile; easily damaged

Supplementary Vocabulary

complaint an expression of discontent
invoice a document issued by a seller to a buyer showing the goods or services supplied and money due
policy a plan of action adopted or pursued by an individual, government, party, business
quality degree or standard of excellence
warranty guarantee given to the purchaser by the dealer, manufacturer will make repairs or replace defective parts free of charge for a stated period of time.

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