When you ask for some information
Excuse me, smile, can you tell me where the exit is? Excuse me, (smiling) can you tell me where the exit is?
Sorry, smile, do you know what time it is? Excuse me, (smiling) Do you have a minute?
Excuse me, smile, where can I find the bathroom? Excuse me, (smiling) where is the bathroom?
Excuse me, Smile, where can I find the nearest hotel? Excuse me, (smiling) where is the nearest hotel?
Sorry, smile. I'm looking for the great Gatsby. Excuse me, (smiling) where is the great Gatsby?
request
Excuse me, smile, can you sign here? Excuse me, (smiling) Can you sign here?
Smile, please tell me when she will arrive. (Smiles) Can you tell me when she will arrive?
Could you call me back at your convenience? You may be on the phone, but you can smile and make yourself happy. Could you call me back at your convenience? You may be on the phone, and you can't let the other person see you smiling, but you can still smile, which will make your tone more friendly.
Excuse me, smile, is this seat taken? Excuse me, (smiling) Is this seat taken?
Excuse me, smile, do you mind if I use/borrow/take this? (In this case, you are asking if the other person will object, so "No" = "No, I don't mind" = "Yes, go ahead") Excuse me, (smiling) Are you suggesting that I use/borrow/take this? In some cases, if he refuses when you ask, maybe he means "no = no, I don't mind = yes, go ahead".
Sorry, smile Professor Lawrence, I hurt my writing hand yesterday. I wonder if I can have some extra time on tomorrow's exam? I have a doctor's certificate here. Sorry, Professor Lawrence, I hurt my writing hand yesterday. I wonder if you can adjust the time of tomorrow's exam. This is my doctor's prescription.
Smile, can I go to the bathroom? This is a common problem of many middle school teachers. A student usually asks, "Can I go to the bathroom?" The teacher may reply sarcastically, "I don't know." Is that okay? " This means that students can't go to the bathroom. "(smiling) Can I go to the bathroom? There is a problem that is often complained by middle school teachers. Students often ask "can I go to the bathroom" and teachers usually sarcastically answer "I don't know, do you think you can?" "In fact, it means that students should not go to the toilet in class. )
When you want to know more about a person, you may ask these questions.
For these personal questions, I suggest you ask some indirect and broad questions, so that the interviewee can answer them freely. In the process of his/her telling his/her own story, you may learn what you want to know about him.
Smile, I hope I'm not disturbing you, but can you tell me your childhood? (Smile) I hope I didn't offend you, but can you tell me something about your childhood?
Actually, I want to know. In fact, the questioner wants to know the following information.
When was this man born? When was the interviewee born?
Where was this man born? Where was the interviewee born?
Where did this man grow up? Where did the interviewee grow up?
Does this man have any brothers or sisters? Does the interviewee have any brothers or sisters?
What kind of person is she or his parents? What are the interviewees' parents like?
Is this man a good student? Is the interviewee a good student?
If you don't mind my asking, smile, what do you think of love? If you don't mind (smiling), what is your understanding of "love"?
Actually, I want to know. In fact, the questioner wants to know the following information.
Is this person single? Is the questioner single?
Is this person interested in a relationship? Is the questioner interested in love?
What was her or his past relationship? I asked about my last love experience again.
How to start a conversation
Excuse me, * Smile * Which book are you reading? It looks really interesting! Excuse me (smiling), which book are you reading? It looks great!
Wow, smile, this shirt is great! Where did you get it? Oh! (Smiles) This shirt looks great. Where did you buy it?
Before all these questions, you can add a greeting between friends.
Hi, how are you? Hi, how are you?
Good. How are you? Not bad, and you?
A: Great! I'm going to stay here for a few days. I wonder if you can recommend some interesting things to do in town? That's great. I will stay here for a few days. Can you tell me anything interesting around here?