Making Requests

You are a guest requesting to check in early at a hotel: (2)

• Excuse me, would it be possible to check in early? I have had a long journey and would greatly appreciate it

• Hi, is there any chance I could check in early?

• Do you think I could check in early?

• Could you check in early?

You are a customer at a restaurant talking to the waiter:

• Do youu think I could kindly recommend a local speciality?

• Do you know a recommendation for this menu??

• Could you tell me what goes well with the fish and chips?

• Would you mind giving me a recommendation?

You are lost and need to ask someone on the street for directions: (2)

• Pardon me, but would you mind telling me where the nearest metro is?

• Excuse me, I need to know where the nearest metro is?

• Hey, please tell me where’s the metro?

• Excuse me, do you happen to know where the nearest metro is?

You are visiting an important client's office. At reception: (2)

• Hi, I have a 10 AM meeting with Mr. Smith. Could you let him know I’m here?

• Good morning, I have a meeting scheduled with Mr. Smith at 10 AM. Would you mind informing him that I’ve arrived?

• I’m here for a meeting with Mr. Smith at 10. Do you know if I have arrived?

• I've just got in after long trip to see Mr Smith. Please tell him I'm ready.

In your coworker's office to have a quick meeting. Ask for the WIFI:

• Mind if I hop on the Wi-Fi in your office?

• Would you mind having the WIFI password?

• Could it be possible to access the WIFI in your office?

• Do you think it would be possible for me to use the WIFI for a bit?

Before an important presentation to the customer you are thirsty: (2)

• Would you mind having a glass of water before we start?

• Could I get a glass of water before we begin?

• If it’s not too much trouble, would it be possible to get a glass of water before we start?

• Please, I need some water besfore I get this thing going.