TL-107 · People
I'd like to decline a street sales offer politely — Korean
If someone offers a product or paid activity on the street and you are not interested, decline briefly and clearly and end the exchange.
Quick answer
괜찮습니다. 감사합니다.
Meaning No, thank you.
gwaenchanseumnida. gamsahamnida.
When to use it
Use this when someone makes a sales offer but you do not want to browse or join the activity.
Core phrases
괜찮습니다. 감사합니다.
gwaenchanseumnida. gamsahamnida.
No, thank you.
오늘은 아무것도 구매할 생각이 없어요.
oneureun amugeottto gumaehal saenggagi eopsseoyo.
I'm not planning to buy anything today.
감사합니다. 저는 이만 가볼게요.
gamsahamnida. jeoneun iman gabolgeyo.
Thank you. I'll be on my way now.
What you may hear
오늘 구매하실 계획이 없으신가요?
oneul gumaehasil gyehoegi eopsseusingayo?
Are you not planning to make a purchase today?
알겠습니다. 구경만 하셔도 됩니다.
algetsseumnida. gugyeongman hasyeodo doemnida.
I understand. You're welcome to just look.
네, 알겠습니다. 좋은 하루 보내세요.
ne, algetsseumnida. joeun haru bonaeseyo.
Of course. Have a good day.
How to respond
이건 무료 안내인가요, 유료 체험인가요?
igeon muryo annaeingayo, yuryo cheheomingayo?
Is this free information or a paid activity?
여기서 대화를 마쳐도 될까요?
yeogiseo daehwareul machyeodo doelkkayo?
Could we leave it there, please?
Mini conversation
You
괜찮습니다. 감사합니다.
gwaenchanseumnida. gamsahamnida.
No, thank you.
Other person
오늘 구매하실 계획이 없으신가요?
oneul gumaehasil gyehoegi eopsseusingayo?
Are you not planning to make a purchase today?
You
오늘은 아무것도 구매할 생각이 없어요.
oneureun amugeottto gumaehal saenggagi eopsseoyo.
I'm not planning to buy anything today.
Other person
알겠습니다. 구경만 하셔도 됩니다.
algetsseumnida. gugyeongman hasyeodo doemnida.
I understand. You're welcome to just look.
You
여기서 대화를 마쳐도 될까요?
yeogiseo daehwareul machyeodo doelkkayo?
Could we leave it there, please?
Other person
네, 알겠습니다. 좋은 하루 보내세요.
ne, algetsseumnida. joeun haru bonaeseyo.
Of course. Have a good day.
You
감사합니다. 저는 이만 가볼게요.
gamsahamnida. jeoneun iman gabolgeyo.
Thank you. I'll be on my way now.
More natural
No, thank you is a polite refusal. Use a clear answer rather than maybe later if you do not intend to reconsider.
Good to know
You do not need a long explanation. Make clear whether you want to look or do not want to buy.
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