It is sometimes difficult to get change without buying something, so it's a good idea to carry change with you at all time. If you need change, you can buy something inexpensive like candy or a newspaper and ask for the coins you need.

1. A: Excuse me, but could you give me some change?

B: Let me see. Are pence OK?

A: I want to make a phone call.

B: Then you'll need small change.

2. A: Sorry to bother you, but do you have change for one pound?

B: I'll have to look. What do you want it for?

A: I need it for the parking meter.

B: I can give you pence, if that'll help.

3. A: Pardon me, but I was wondering if you could break one pound.

B: Let me look. What do you need?

A: I need the change for the stamp machine.

B: I think pence will do.

4. A: Excuse me, could you give me change for one pound?

B: I'll see what I have. What do you need it for?

A: I want to get cigarettes.

B: You can use pence.