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Ordering pizza at a restaurant.
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Hello, welcome to our restaurant.
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What would you like?
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Hi, I'd like a pizza, please.
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Sure, would you like a small pizza or a large one?
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I'd like a large pizza.
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How much does it cost?
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A small pizza is $3 .50 and a large one is $5 .30.
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Okay, I'll take a large one.
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Great.
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What kind of pizza would you like?
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What kinds of pizza do you have?
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We have cheese, chicken, and vegetable pizza.
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I'd like a chicken pizza, please.
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No problem.
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Would you like extra cheese on it?
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Yes, please.
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I love extra cheese.
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Sure.
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Would you like something to drink?
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Yes.
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Can I have a cold drink, please? Of course.
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We have cola, juice, and water.
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I'll have a cola, please.
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All right.
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Would you like to eat here or take it away?
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I'd like to eat here.
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No problem.
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Please take a seat.
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Your pizza will be ready in 10 minutes.
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Thank you.
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I'm really hungry.
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You're welcome.
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I'll bring your order soon.
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Excuse me, can I have some ketchup too?
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Certainly.
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I'll bring it with your pizza.
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Thank you so much.
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You're welcome.
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Enjoy your meal.
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Booking a hotel room Hello.
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Welcome to our hotel.
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How can I help you?
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Hello.
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I want to book a room, please.
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Sure.
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When do you need the room?
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I need it three days from now.
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Okay.
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How many days will you stay?
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I will stay for three days.
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All right.
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Do you need a single room or a double room?
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I need a double room, please.
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Sure.
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How many people will stay?
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Two people will stay.
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Okay.
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Would you like a room with a TV?
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Yes, please.
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Does the room have Wi -Fi?
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Yes, we have free Wi -Fi.
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Great.
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How much is the room per night?
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It's $80 per night.
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Okay.
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Does breakfast come with the room?
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Yes, breakfast is included.
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That's great.
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I want to book it.
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Sure.
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May I have your name, please?
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My name is David Miller.
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Thank you, David.
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Your room is booked.
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Thank you.
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What time can I check in?
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You can check in at 2 p .m.
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Okay.
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I'll come at that time.
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Wonderful.
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We look forward to seeing you.
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Thank you.
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See you soon.
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Getting a boarding pass at the airport.
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Good morning.
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How can I help you?
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Good morning.
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I need my boarding pass, please.
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Sure.
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May I see your ticket?
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Yes, here it is.
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Thank you.
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Where are you flying today?
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I'm flying to London.
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Okay.
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May I see your passport, please?
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Sure.
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Here you are.
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Thank you.
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Do you have any bags to check in?
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Yes, I have one suitcase.
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Please put it on the scale.
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Okay.
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Is my bag too heavy?
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No, it's fine.
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You can take it.
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Great.
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Can I have my boarding pass now? Of course.
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Here is your boarding pass.
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Thank you.
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Which gate should I go to?
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Please go to gate 12.
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What time does my flight leave?
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Your flight leaves at 10 a .m.
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Okay.
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When should I go to the gate?
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Please go there 30 minutes before your flight.
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All right.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome.
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Have a nice flight.
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Thank you.
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Have a nice day. At the supermarket.
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Hello.
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Did you find everything you needed?
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Yes, thank you.
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I found everything.
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Great.
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Do you need a bag?
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Yes, please.
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I need one bag.
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Sure.
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Do you have your own bag?
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No, I don't have one.
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Okay.
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Please put your items here.
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Sure.
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Here you go.
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Thank you.
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Do you need anything else?
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No, that's everything.
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Alright.
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Your total is $25.
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Okay.
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Can I pay by card?
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Yes, of course.
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Please tap your card here.
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Okay.
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Is the payment done?
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Yes, your payment is complete.
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Great.
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Can I have the receipt, please?
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Sure.
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Here is your receipt.
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Thank you.
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Do you have any discounts today?
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Yes, you saved $5 today.
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Wow, that's great!
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Would you like help with your bags?
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No, thank you.
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I can carry them.
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All right.
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Have a nice day.
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Thank you.
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You too.
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Asking prices and choosing clothes.
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Hello.
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Welcome to our store.
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Can I help you?
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Hi.
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Yes, I'm looking for a shirt.
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Sure.
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What color do you like?
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I like blue.
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Do you have a blue shirt?
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Yes, we have blue shirts.
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Please have a look.
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Oh, this one looks nice.
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How much is it?
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It's $20.
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That's a little expensive.
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Do you have a cheaper one?
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Yes, this one is only $15.
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That's better.
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Can I try it on? Of course.
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The fitting room is over there.
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Thank you.
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I'll try it now.
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Sure.
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Take your time.
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Excuse me, do you have this shirt in a larger size?
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Yes, we do.
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Here is a large size.
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Great!
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This one fits me well.
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Wonderful!
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Would you like to buy it?
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Yes, please.
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I'll take it.
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Would you like anything else?
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Yes, I need a pair of jeans, too.
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What color would you like?
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I'd like black jeans.
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How much are they?
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They're $25.
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Okay, I'll take these jeans too.
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Great!
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Your total is $40.
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Can I pay by card?
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Yes, of course.
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Please tap your card here.
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Done.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome.
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Enjoy your shopping.
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Thank you.
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Have a nice day. At the bank.
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Good morning.
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How can I help you?
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Good morning.
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I have a problem.
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Okay.
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What happened?
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Some money is missing from my account.
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Oh, how much money is missing?
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$500 are missing.
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When did you notice it?
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I noticed it this morning.
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Did you buy anything yesterday?
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No, I didn't buy anything.
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Did you get a message from the bank?
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Yes, I got a message.
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Can I see the message, please?
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Sure, here it is.
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Okay, let me check your account.
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Please tell me why my money was taken.
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Sure, please wait a moment.
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Okay, but I'm worried.
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Don't worry, I'll check it for you.
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Could it be a bank fee?
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Maybe.
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Let me check.
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Will I get my money back?
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First, we need to find the reason.
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Okay.
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Please help me. Of course.
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I'll do my best.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome.
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Wrong bill at the grocery store.
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Hello, how can I help you?
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Excuse me, I think my bill is wrong.
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Oh, really?
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What's the problem?
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You charged me too much.
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I'm sorry.
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Let me check the bill.
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Thank you.
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I bought only five apples.
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Okay, let me see the price.
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The bill shows ten apples.
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Oh, you're right.
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I'm sorry.
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Can you please correct the bill? Of course.
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I'll fix it now.
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Thank you.
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How much should I pay?
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Your new total is $12.
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But I already paid $15.
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Oh, sorry.
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You paid $3 extra.
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Can I get my money back?
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Yes, of course.
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I'll refund $3.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome.
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Here's your money.
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Can I have the new receipt, please?
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Sure.
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Here you go.
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Great.
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Now the bill is correct.
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I'm sorry for the mistake.
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That's okay.
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Please be careful next time. Of course.
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Have a nice day.
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Thank you.
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You too.
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Giving advice to a friend.
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Hi, Emma.
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You look worried.
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What's wrong?
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Hi, Lisa.
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I'm worried about my job.
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Oh, why?
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What happened?
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I don't like my job anymore.
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Really?
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Why don't you like it?
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The work is hard and I'm always tired.
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I understand.
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What do you want to do?
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I want to find a new job.
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That's a good idea.
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You should try.
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But I'm afraid I won't find one.
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Don't worry.
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I think you can find a better job.
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Do you really think so?
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Yes, you work hard and you learn quickly.
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Thank you.
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Your words make me feel better.
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You're welcome.
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My advice is to update your resume.
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That's a good idea.
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What should I do next?
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You should apply for a few jobs every day.
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Okay, I'll start tomorrow.
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Don't wait too long.
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Start today.
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You're right.
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I'll look for jobs tonight.
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Great.
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I hope you find a good job soon.
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Thanks, Lisa.
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I'm happy I talked to you.
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Anytime.
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I'm always here to help.
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You're a wonderful friend.
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Thank you.
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Now, let's get some coffee.
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Great idea.
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Let's go.
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Wrong mixer delivered.
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Hello, welcome to Customer Care.
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How can I help you?
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Hello, I have a problem with my order.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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What happened?
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I ordered a mixer online, but you sent me a different one.
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Oh, I'm sorry.
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Did you receive the wrong brand?
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Yes, I did.
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I ordered a different company's mixer.
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I understand.
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Can you tell me your order number?
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Yes, it's 45821.
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Thank you.
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Please wait a moment.
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I'll check your order.
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Okay, but I'm really upset.
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I'm sorry for the trouble.
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I can understand your problem.
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I paid for the mixer I wanted.
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Why did you send me another one?
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I'm sorry.
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It looks like there was a mistake.
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I don't want this mixer.
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I want to return it. Of course.
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Would you like to exchange it for the correct one?
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No, thank you.
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I want my money back.
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All right, I can help you with the return.
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Do I need to pay for the return?
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No, the return is free because we sent the wrong product.
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That's good.
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When will you collect it?
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Our delivery team will collect it within two days.
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Okay, when will I get my refund?
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You'll get your refund after the return is processed.
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How will I receive the money?
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We'll send it back to your original payment method.
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All right, please make sure there are no more problems.
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Of course, I'm sorry again for the mistake.
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Okay, thank you for your help.
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You're welcome, Emma.
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Have a nice day.
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Thank you.
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Goodbye.
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Meeting after the party.
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Hi, Lisa.
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How are you today?
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I'm good, Emma.
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How about you?
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I'm great.
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Did you enjoy the party last night?
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Yes, I had a wonderful time.
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What about you?
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I enjoyed it, too.
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The music was amazing.
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Yes, and the food was delicious.
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Which dish did you like the most?
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I loved the chicken and rice.
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What did you eat?
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I tried the pasta.
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It was really tasty.
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Did you dance with anyone?
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Yes, I danced with Daniel.
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He was so funny.
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Really?
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I saw you both dancing.
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You looked very happy.
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Yes, we had a lot of fun.
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What time did you go home?
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I left at around 11.
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What about you?
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I stayed until midnight.
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I helped Anna clean the table.
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That was nice of you.
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Did you enjoy the dinner, too? Of course.
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We had so many different dishes.
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I wish we could have dinner again soon.
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That's a great idea.
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Let's plan another dinner.
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Sure.
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How about this Saturday?
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Saturday sounds perfect.
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Where should we go?
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Let's try that new Italian restaurant.
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Great.
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I've heard the food is amazing.
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Then it's a plan.
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I'll call you on Friday.
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Perfect.
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I'm already excited.
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Me too.
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See you soon.
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Bye, Emma.
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Have a great day.
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At the airport ticket counter.
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Excuse me, is this the line for flight tickets?
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Yes, it is.
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Are you waiting for a ticket too?
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Yes, I am.
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The line is very long today.
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I know.
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I have been waiting for 20 minutes.
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Oh, really?
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Where are you flying today?
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I'm flying to London.
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What about you?
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I'm going to New York.
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That's nice.
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Is it your first flight?
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No, I've flown before, but it's my first time at this airport.
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Oh, I see.
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This airport is quite big.
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Yes, I'm a little confused.
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Do you know where the check -in counter is?
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I think it's over there, near Gate 5.
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Thank you.
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That's very helpful.
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You're welcome.
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Are you traveling alone?
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Yes, I am.
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How about you?
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I'm traveling with my sister.
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She's waiting over there.
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That's nice.
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How long is your flight?
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About eight hours.
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What about yours?
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Mine is almost 12 hours.
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Wow, that's a long flight.
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Yes, I hope I can sleep on the plane.
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You should take a small pillow with you.
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Good idea, I'll try that.
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Oh look, the line is moving now.
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Great, it's almost our turn.
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It was nice talking to you.
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Nice talking to you too.
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Have a safe flight.
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Thank you.
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You too.
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Goodbye.
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Excuse me, are you busy right now?
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Hello?
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No, I'm free.
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What's the matter?
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I need a little help.
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Can you help me? Of course.
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What do you need?
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My car won't start.
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Can you have a look?
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Sure.
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Let me check it.
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Thank you.
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I'm getting late for work.
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Oh, I see.
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Did you check the battery?
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No, I don't know how to check it.
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Don't worry, I'll take a look.
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That's very kind of you.
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It looks like the battery is weak.
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Oh no, what should I do now?
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You may need to call a mechanic.
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Do you know a good mechanic nearby?
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Yes, I know one.
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I can give you his number. That would be great.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Do you need a ride to work?
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Really?
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Can you drop me off?
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Sure, I'm going that way.
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Thank you so much.
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That's very helpful.
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No problem.
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We're neighbors.
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I'll return the favor someday.
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Don't worry about it.
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Let's go.
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Okay, let me get my bag.
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Take your time.
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I'll wait here.
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I'm ready.
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Thanks again.
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You're welcome.
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Let's go.
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Meeting a friend for the first time.
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Hi!
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Are you Mike?
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Yes, I am.
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Are you Lisa?
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Yes.
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It's so nice to finally meet you.
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It's nice to meet you, too.
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We finally meet in person.
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Yes, we've talked on the phone so many times.
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I know, but you look different in person.
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Really?
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Is that good or bad?
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It's good.
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You look even nicer.
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Oh, thank you.
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You're very kind.
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You're welcome.
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Was it easy to find this place?
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Yes, it was.
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I arrived ten minutes ago.
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Oh, sorry.
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I hope you didn't wait too long.
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No problem.
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I ordered a coffee while waiting.
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Great.
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Let's sit down and talk.
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Sure.
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What would you like to drink?
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I'll have a cup of tea, please.
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Okay.
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I'll call the waiter.
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By the way, your voice sounds just like it does on the phone.
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Really?
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And you look just like your profile picture.
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Haha, that's a relief.
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I was worried you wouldn't recognize me.
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Don't worry, I recognized you immediately.
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That's good.
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So how was your day?
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It was good.
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I was excited to meet you today.
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Me too.
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I was a little nervous this morning.
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Really?
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I was nervous too.
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Well, I'm glad we finally met.
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Me too.
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We should meet more often.
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Absolutely.
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Next time, dinner is on me.
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Really?
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Then I'll choose the restaurant.
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Haha, that's fair.
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It's a deal.
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Asking for directions
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Excuse me, can you help me, please?
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Sorry, my English is not very good.
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That's okay.
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Do you know the train station?
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Yes, I know.
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Train station is near.
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Oh, great.
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How can I get there?
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Go straight, then turn left.
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Sorry, can you say that again?
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Go straight, then left.
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Okay.
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Is it far from here?
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No, not far.
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Five minutes. Can I walk there?
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Yes, you can walk.
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Thank you.
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Is there a big shop near the station?
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Yes, big shop next to station.
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Oh, I see.
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Thank you for your help.
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You are welcome.
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Sorry, one more question.
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Do I need to cross the road?
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Yes.
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Cross road, then go straight.
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Okay.
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I understand now.
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Good.
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Be careful, please.
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I will.
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Thank you so much.
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No problem.
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Have a nice day.
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You too.
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Goodbye.
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A misunderstanding at the vegetable shop.
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Good morning.
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What would you like?
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Good morning.
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I want two kilos of tomatoes, please.
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Sure.
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Anything else?
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Yes.
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Give me one kilo of potatoes, too.
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Okay.
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Do you need some onions?
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No, thank you.
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How much is everything?
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The total is 150 rupees.
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What?
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That's too much.
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Sorry?
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What's the problem?
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I bought only three kilos of vegetables.
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Yes, but the tomatoes are expensive today.
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Oh, I thought the tomatoes were 20 rupees per kilo.
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No, madam.
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They are 40 rupees per kilo.
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Oh, I heard 20 rupees.
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I'm sorry.
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That's okay.
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It happens sometimes.
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Then how much are the potatoes?
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They are 70 rupees per kilo.
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Oh, now I understand.
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That's why the bill is high.
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Yes, madam.
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Would you still like to buy them?
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Yes, please.
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I need them for dinner.
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Alright, I'll pack them for you.
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Thank you.
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Here's 200 rupees.
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Thank you.
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Here's your change of 50 rupees.
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Excuse me, could you check the change once? Of course.
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Let me count it again.
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Sorry, I just wanted to make sure.
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No problem.
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You're right to check.
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Thank you for understanding.
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You're welcome.
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Have a nice day.
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You too.
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Goodbye.
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There's a problem with my bill.
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Excuse me, I think there is a problem with my bill.
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I'm sorry about that.
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What is the problem?
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I see a charge here.
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I don't understand it.
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Let me check your bill.
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Which charge is it?
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It says I ordered room service last night.
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Yes, I can see that charge.
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But I didn't order any room service.
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I'm sorry.
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Let me check the record.
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Sure.
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I just want to check the bill.
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You are right.
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That order was for another room.
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Oh, I'm glad we checked it.
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I'm very sorry about the mistake.
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That's okay.
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Can you remove the charge?
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Yes, I can remove it.
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Thank you.
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Is the new total correct?
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Yes, your new total is $200.
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That looks correct to me.
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I'm sorry for the trouble, ma 'am.
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It's okay.
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Thank you for checking it.
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You're welcome.
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Here is your new bill.
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Great.
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I'll pay this amount now.
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Thank you for your understanding.
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You're welcome.
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Have a nice day.
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Thank you, ma 'am.
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Have a safe trip.
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I left my phone in the room.
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Excuse me, I think I left my phone in my room.
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Am sorry to hear that.
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What room were you in?
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I was staying in room 305.
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Did you just check out?
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Yes, I checked out a few minutes ago.
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Don't worry, I can call housekeeping.
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Thank you, I think I left it on the bed.
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What does your phone look like?
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It is black.
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It has a small blue case.
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Okay, I'll ask them to check the room.
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Thank you.
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I really hope they find it.
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I understand.
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Please wait here for a moment.
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Sure, I'll wait here.
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I just spoke with housekeeping.
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Did they find my phone?
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Yes, they found a black phone on the bed.
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Oh, that must be mine.
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They are bringing it to the front desk.
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Thank you so much.
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I was really worried.
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Here is your phone, ma 'am.
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Yes, this is mine.
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Thank you.
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You're very welcome.
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Please check your bag next time.
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I will.
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I don't want to forget anything again.
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I hope you have a safe trip.
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Thank you.
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Have a great day.
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Hotel Checkout Good morning.
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I'm ready to check out.
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Good morning, ma 'am.
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May I have your room number?
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My room number is 305.
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Thank you.
742
May I have your room key?
743
Sure.
744
Here is my room key.
745
Thank you.
746
Let me check your bill.
747
Okay.
748
I would like to check my bill, too.
749
Your total bill is $200.
750
Does that include everything from my stay?
751
Yes, it includes your room and breakfast.
752
I see one extra charge on the bill.
753
Which charge are you asking about?
754
There is a $10 charge for a drink.
755
Let me check that charge for you.
756
I don't think I ordered that drink.
757
You are right.
758
That charge was added by mistake.
759
Can you remove it from my bill?
760
Yes, I will remove it now.
761
Thank you.
762
What is my new total?
763
Your new total is $190. That looks correct.
764
Can I pay by card?
765
Yes, you can pay by card.
766
Okay, I'll pay the bill now.
767
Thank you.
768
Your payment is complete.
769
Is my checkout finished now?
770
Yes, your checkout is complete.
771
Thank you for your help.
772
I enjoyed my stay.
773
You're very welcome, ma 'am.
774
Have a safe trip.
775
Thank you.
776
I hope to stay here again.
777
We would be happy to have you again.
778
I need a taxi.
779
Excuse me, can you help me, please?
780
Of course, ma 'am.
781
What do you need?
782
I need a taxi to go to the shopping mall.
783
Certainly.
784
Which shopping mall do you want to visit?
785
I want to go to the city mall.
786
No problem.
787
I can arrange a taxi for you.
788
Thank you.
789
How long will it take?
790
The taxi will arrive in about 10 minutes.
791
That's good.
792
I can wait in the lobby.
793
Of course, you can sit here while you wait.
794
Can you tell me the taxi fare?
795
The ride will cost about $20.
796
Is that the price for one way?
797
Yes, ma 'am.
798
That price is for one way.
799
Can the driver wait for me at the mall?
800
Yes, but you may need to pay extra.
801
How much will the extra charge be?
802
The driver can tell you the waiting cost.
803
Okay, I only need about one hour there.
804
That should be fine.
805
I'll tell the driver.
806
Is the taxi here yet?
807
Yes, ma 'am.
808
Your taxi is waiting outside.
809
Great!
810
What does the taxi look like?
811
It is a white car near the main entrance.
812
Do I need to pay you now?
813
No, you can pay the driver directly.
814
Can I pay the driver by card?
815
Please ask the driver before you start the ride.
816
Okay, I'll check with the driver.
817
Would you like me to call the driver for you?
818
No, thank you.
819
I can speak to the driver myself.
820
All right, ma 'am.
821
Have a nice trip.
822
Thank you for arranging the taxi for me.
823
What did you learn?
824
We have finished our hotel conversation today.
825
Yes, and we learned many useful hotel phrases.
826
We talked about booking a room without a reservation.
827
We also talked about losing a room key.
828
We learned how to ask for a new key.
829
And we learned about extra charges at a hotel.
830
We also talked about checking out late.
831
We learned how to ask about a hotel bill, too.
832
Now we want to hear from you.
833
Which hotel conversation did you like the most?
834
Did you find any conversation difficult?
835
Please share your thoughts in the comments.
836
We would love to read your answers.
837
And tell us what topic you want to learn next.
838
Do you want more conversations about hotels?
839
Or would you like conversations about airports, restaurants, or shopping?
840
Tell us your favorite topic in the comments.
841
I also have a question for you.
842
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843
Are you watching from your home, your school, or your workplace?
844
Tell us your city or country in the comments.
845
It will be great to see where everyone is watching from.
846
If you enjoyed this lesson, please like this video.
847
Please share it with someone who is learning English.
848
And don't forget to subscribe to our channel.
849
We have more simple English conversations coming for you.
850
Keep practicing and don't be afraid to speak English.
851
We'll see you in the next conversation.
852
Until then, keep speaking English.
853
And keep learning every day.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “English Conversation Practice”. This video has 853 sentences and 3864 words to shadow. The speech runs for 35:55. The speaker talks slowly, about 108 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 186 of its 853 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| taxi noun | /ˈtæksi/ | A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare. |
| gate noun | /ˈɡeɪ̯t/ | A doorlike structure outside a house. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| mall noun | /mɔːl/ | A pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct. |
| jeans noun | /d͡ʒiːnz/ | A pair of trousers made from denim cotton. |
| refund noun | /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ | An amount of money returned. |
| vegetable noun | /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ | A plant raised for some edible part of it, such as the leaves, roots, fruit or flowers, but excluding any plant considered to be a fruit, grain, herb, or spice… |
| receipt noun | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. |
| tomato noun | /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ | A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit. |
| checkout noun | /ˈt͡ʃɛkˌaʊt/ | The process of checking out of a hotel, or the latest time to vacate a room in one. |
| topic noun | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| collect verb | /ˈkɑlɪkt/ | To gather together; amass. |
| dish noun | /dɪʃ/ | A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
| look forward to verb | To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to. |
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What kind of pizza would you like?
- What kinds of pizza do you have?
- Would you like extra cheese on it?
- Would you like something to drink?
- Why don't you like it?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is included · is booked · was taken |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've heard · I've flown · we've talked |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should I go · should I pay · should try |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | Keep practicing · keep speaking · keep learning |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 125 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dish /dɪʃ/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/, misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like pizza, taxi, gate.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.