Are you being served , madam ?   No . Um , do you carry any padded coat ?   Yes , what size is in your mind ?   Small size .   Any particular brand ?   Whatever . You know , I ’ m thinking of a gift for my mother . It ’ s her 60 birthday next Friday . Could you give me some advice ? You are the expert .   How about this one ? It ’ s the latest design , simple but elegant .   Looks nice . How much do you charge ?   $ 100 .   That ’ s sheer robbery . I ’ m sure you can do better than that .   How much would you say ? 