UNIT 11: POLITE REQUESTS

A          Mike...

B          Yes?

A          Shut the door will you? It's freezing in here!

B          Right... sorry.

C         Karen...

D         Yes?

C         Lend me 20p. I've left my purse in the office.

D         Oh, OK. Here you are.

C         Thanks.

E          Excuse me, could you pass me the sugar?

F          Oh, yes. Of course. There you are.

E          Thank you very much.

G         Can I help you?

H         Oh, thank you. Would you mind putting my case on the rack?

G         Not at all. There you are.

H         Oh, thank you so much. You're very kind.

I           Excuse me. It's a bit stuffy in here. Do you mind if I open the window?

J          No, no. I don't mind at all. I feel like some fresh air too.

K          Excuse me, Mrs Howe. May I ask you something?

L          Yes, Wendy, what is this?

K          May I have the day off next Friday?

L          Well, we're very busy. Is it important?

K          Er, yes, it is, really. It's my cousin's wedding.

L          Oh, well! Of course you can.

M         Can I help you, sir?

N         I beg your pardon?

M         Can I help you, sir?

N         Oh, no... no, thank you. I'm just looking.

O         Good morning.

P          Good morning. I wonder if you can help me. I'm trying to find a Christmas present, for my father.

O         Might I suggest a tie?

P          Hmm... perhaps. Could you show me some ties?

Q         Excuse me...

R         Yes?

Q         I wonder if you'd be kind enough to get me one of those tins... on the top shelf. I can't reach it.

R         Certainly. There you are.

Q         Thank you very much indeed.