Learn expressions and language for checking into a hotel.
Grammar: Polite Language
Directions: Practice the conversation. (0:31 ~ 2:50) While you read, make sure you know what the underlined expressions mean.
Choose one of these words to complete each request.
(could, like, me, mind)
1. Do these four sentences have the same meaning?
2. Which request seems most polite?
3. Which request seems least polite?
(more polite) ↑ | | ↓ (less polite) |
Would you mind showing me your ID?
Could you please show me your ID? Can you please show me your ID? Could I see your ID? Show me your ID. |
(more polite) (less polite) |
Could I see your ID?
Can I see your ID? |
(more polite) (less polite) |
Can I see your ID?
Show me your ID. |
Would you show me your ID? ✓
Could you show me your ID? ✓
Can you show me your ID? ✓
May you show me your ID? ✘
Could I see your ID? ✓
Can I see your ID? ✓
May I see your ID? ✓
Would I see your ID? ✘
Would you mind if I opened the window? ✓
Would you mind if I open the window? (less formal but okay)
Would you mind showing me some ID? ✓
Would you mind show me some ID? ✘
Directions: Rewrite each sentence so that it has the same meaning.
☛ I want a room with an ocean view.
Could I have a room with an ocean view?
☛ I want you to tell me where the fitness center is.
Would you mind telling me where the fitness center is?
☛ I want to know what time the pool closes.
Can you tell me what time the pool closes?
☛ We want to move to a room with two beds
Would you mind if we moved to a room with two beds?
You are the receptionist. A customer wants to check into your hotel without a reservation.
You are the customer. You are calling the front desk for some information. You are in Room 206. You want to know:
You are the customer. You are checking into a hotel without a reservation. You want:
You are the receptionist. A customer has called the front desk for some information.