Asking Favors 求助 When you ask for things, it is important to be polite. The intonation that you use in making your request is as important as what you actually say. When you think someone will refuse your request, you can ask the question in such...
Giving Compliments 赞美 Friends often compliment one another on clothes, especially if the clothes are new. 1.A: What a beautiful sweater! B: Do you think it looks good on me? A: Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants. B: You won't believe it...
Apologizing 道歉 Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently. 1.A: I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth. B: Oh, don't worry about it. A: I want to apologize. Is there anything I can do? B: Just forget about it. I never did li...
It's a good idea to be as polite as possible even when complaining about something. 1.A: I wish you wouldn't play the TV so loud. B: Sorry. Where you trying to sleep? A: Yes, And while I think of it, please ask when you want to borrow my records. B:...
A: Good morning. United Airline. B: Hello. I'd like to speak to Mr. Reynolds. A: I'm sorry he's not in right now. Would you like to leave a message? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A: May I help you? B...
Linda: I'm ready for a new hairdo. Do you have any suggestions? Hairdresser: Have you taken a look at any of the new styles lately? Linda: Yes, I brought a magazine to show you. I like this one. Hairdresser: Oh, that is pretty. Do you want to keep yo...
At the lost-found office of deportment store Tom: Excuse me, could you help me? Lost Property clerk (L): Yes. What seems to be the problem? Tom: Well, I was wondering if anyone has turned in a passport. L: I'm afraid not. Have you lost your passport?...
Hotel workers depend on tips to augment their usually small salaries. Rather than being annoyed at having to tip the doorman who greets you, consider it part of the cost of travel and be prepared with the dollar bills you will need to hand out before...
Reserving a room by phone Front Desk: Royal Hotel, can I help you? Tom: Yes. I urgently need a room for tomorrow night, and do you have any vacancies? Front Desk: Yes, we have. What kind of room would you like? Tom: I'd like a suite with an ocean vie...
到国外游玩，品尝当地美食是行程重头戏之一，然而，身为异乡人，自然无法知道每家餐厅口碑如何。此时，不妨向饭店中的服务人员询问，说出自己的喜好及需求，请对方做最佳建议。 是否...
Please tell me how much you want to change. 请告诉我你要换多少。 How much of the remittance do you want to convert into Japanese yen? 你要把多少汇款换成日圆？ What kind of currency do you want? 要哪种货币？ What's it you w...
到异国品尝美食可说是旅游的乐趣之一，然而，若是语言不通，大概就很难品尝餐厅最受好评的菜色了。因此，学會基本点餐说法，适当的询问服务生，并表达自己喜好，包管可以让自己吃得...
出外旅游时，旅馆便是我们的家，详细瞭解家中的每一项设备与使用方法，才能得到良好的住宿品质。此外，在确认房间之前，不妨尽量向旅馆提出个人合理的要求，毕竟，一趟旅游成功与否...
一、问路时... East 东 South 南 West 西 North 北 Left 左 Right 右 Straight on 往 前 直 去 There 那 儿 Front 前 方 Back 后 方 Side 侧 旁 Before 之 前 After 之 后 First left/right 第 一 个 转 左 ／ 右 的 路 二、请问...
谢谢！ Thank you. 多谢！－－ Thanks a lot. 对不起，麻烦你。 Excuse me. 抱歉。 Excuse the mess. 需要帮忙吗？－－Can I help you. 谢谢你的帮助。 Thank you for helping me. 无论如何，我还要感谢你。 Thanks, any...
