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Phrases for Work
Talking About Colours Talking About Colours
Avoid: No more blue colour
Say: I'm sorry, we have run out of blue.
“No more blue colour” is a direct but incorrect way of telling a customer that you have run out of the colour they want.
The word “colour” is also redundant because “blue” is a colour.
Avoid Saying “No More”
There is also a tendency for many Singaporeans to say “No more” when something is not available. This is incorrect. The right way to say it is:
- “We have run out of it”
- “We don’t have any more available”.
Also, don’t forget to apologise to the customer for letting him/her down because your store doesn’t have the blue item he/she wants.
The next time this happens, try saying, “I’m sorry, we have run out of the blue.”
Source: Edited from the Singapore Retailers Association's Speak Good English pamphlet.

