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  • You're at the cinema buying tickets for the 2 p.m. show. Ask the ticket clerk when it ends.
  • You want to join the gym and need to know how much a membership costs. Ask the receptionist for the information.
  • You're going away for a week and need someone to feed your cat. Ask a neighbour to do so.
  • You've just sat down in a cafe and need to use the Internet. Ask the waiter for the WiFi password.
  • You're buying a new laptop. You're not sure how to set it up. Ask the shop assistant to help you.
  • 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 at the pharmacy. You want to know what medicine is good for a sore throat. Ask the pharmacist for advice.
  • You need to get to the bus station but you don't know where it is. Ask someone for directions.
  • You're a passenger on a plane and are feeling a bit cold. Ask the flight attendant for a blanket.
  • You're at the gym and need change to use a locker. You've only got a $10 bill. Ask the receptionist for some change.
  • You're on a busy train. You see a woman with her bag on an empty seat. Ask her to move it so you can sit down.
  • You're at a restaurant and your soup isn't hot enough. Ask the waiter to warm it up.
  • You're at the cinema and the person behind you is talking on their phone. Ask them to stop.
  • You're carrying a big box and can't open the door in front of you. Ask a passer-by to help you.
  • You're at the library. You're looking for a book but can't find it. Ask the librarian to help you.
  • You're at a bar. You want some more ice in your drink. Ask the bartender for some.
  • 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 playing football and accidentally kick the ball into your neighbour's garden. Ask them to throw it back to 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 in class. You didn't hear what the teacher said. Ask her to repeat it.
  • You're waiting for the bus and realise you've left your watch and phone at home. Ask someone for the time.
  • You're at work and your phone is low on battery. Your colleague has a charger. Ask if you can borrow it.
  • You're in a restaurant, deciding what to order. Ask the waiter what the specials are.
  • You're sitting in a cafe. You want to come back tomorrow for breakfast. Ask a staff member what time it opens.
  • You're in the supermarket. You can't reach the jar of jam you want. Ask a fellow shopper for help
  • You're at a dinner party and can't reach the salt and pepper. Ask someone to pass them to you.
  • You're at the train station. You don't know what platform your train leaves from. Ask a staff member for help
  • 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 in a taxi. You want to stop and get out. Ask the driver to stop here.
  • You're at the bus station, buying a return ticket to London. Ask how often the buses run.
  • You're in the park. You're looking for your dog who has just run off. Ask someone if they've seen him.
  • You're in a crowded lift. You need to go to the 5th floor but can't reach the button. Ask someone to press it for you.
  • You're having lunch at a restaurant. You've just finished your wine. Ask the waiter for another glass.
  • You're walking along a narrow pavement. There is a man blocking your way. Ask him to move.
  • You're at an outdoor party. You want a cigarette but don't have a lighter. Ask another guest for one.
  • You're on holiday in Paris. You want a picture of yourself in front of the Eiffel Tower. Ask someone to take a photo of you.