रिसीट दो

You use this when a transaction is finished. Just say the phrase after you hand over the money. If you are at a local shop, say it firmly but kindly. In Hindi, the verb दो (do) is the neutral/informal form of 'give.' It works well for peers or people you interact with daily. If you want to be extra polite, you might change it to दीजिए (deejiye). But for a quick errand, रिसीट दो is your best friend.

Use it at the grocery store or a small boutique. It is perfect when you are paying a delivery driver at your door. Use it when you need to track your expenses for work. It is also great for those moments when a street vendor tries to walk away too fast. A quick भैया, रिसीट दो (Brother, give receipt) usually stops them in their tracks. It shows you are organized and serious about your money.

Avoid this phrase in very high-end luxury stores. There, you should use the more formal दीजिए (deejiye). Do not use it with your boss when asking for a reimbursement. That requires a more complex sentence structure. Also, avoid saying it to a friend who just bought you a coffee. That makes things a bit awkward and transactional! Unless, of course, you are splitting the bill and need to see the tax.

In India, the 'pucca bill' (official receipt) is a big deal. Many small shops might try to skip the paperwork to save on taxes. By asking रिसीट दो, you are asserting your right as a consumer. Interestingly, while Hindi has a native word for receipt (रसीद - raseed), almost everyone uses the English-inspired रिसीट. It is a sign of how English has blended into the local bazaar language. It is the language of the modern Indian marketplace.

You will often hear बिल दो (Bill do), which is even more common. If you want to sound more local, try रसीद देना (Raseed dena). For a very polite request, use रिसीट दे दीजिए (Risit de deejiye). If you are in a rush, just saying रिसीट? with a questioning tone works too. Indian shopkeepers are experts at understanding short, punchy requests. Don't be afraid to be direct!