You're at a bar. You want some more ice in your drink. Ask the bartender for some.
You're having lunch at a restaurant. You've just finished your wine. Ask the waiter for another glass.
You're in a taxi. You want to stop and get out. Ask the driver to stop here.
The man sitting next to you on the bus has his headphones on. His music is too loud. Ask him to turn it down.
You're in a restaurant, deciding what to order. Ask the waiter what the specials are.
You're in class. You didn't hear what the teacher said. Ask her to repeat it.
You're going away for a week and need someone to feed your cat. Ask a neighbour to do so.
You're checking into a hotel. You have a meeting at 7 a.m. the next day. Ask the receptionist for a wake up call.
You're buying a new laptop. You're not sure how to set it up. Ask the shop assistant to help you.
You're at school and your pen has just broken. You don't have another. Ask your classmate to lend you one.
You're at the cinema and the person behind you is talking on their phone. Ask them to stop.
You're at the cinema buying tickets for the 2 p.m. show. Ask the ticket clerk when it ends.
You've just sat down in a cafe and need to use the Internet. Ask the waiter for the WiFi password.
You're in a taxi and realise that you don't have any cash on you. Ask the driver to stop at an ATM.
You're at the train station. You don't know what platform your train leaves from. Ask a staff member for help
You're at the pharmacy. You want to know what medicine is good for a sore throat. Ask the pharmacist for advice.
