Formal — to staff
Tax · Free
You
あといくらで免税になりますか？
あといくらでめんぜいになりますか？
How much more do I need to spend for tax-free?
Romaji: Ato ikura de menzei ni narimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Ato nisen-en bun go-konyu itadakemasu to, menzei no taisho ni narimasu.
Reply
あと2,000円分ご購入いただけますと、免税の対象になります。
あと にせんえんぶん ごこうにゅう いただけますと、めんぜい の たいしょう に なります。
If you purchase another 2,000 yen worth of items, you will be eligible for tax-free.
Gesture & etiquette
Smile politely and point towards the price tags or the register area to show the current total.
Do not sound dismissive or show irritation if the customer asks about tax-free policies frequently.
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