At the Hotel

Guest: I’d like to arrange a wake up call. Concierge: I can do that for you. What time? Guest: I’m staying for several days and need one for each morning. Concierge: That can be arranged. Same time each day? Guest: No. I actually need a different time each day. Can I set this up now?…

At the Bank

Customer: I’d like to open a bank account. Bank Teller: What type of account? We have several types. Customer: I’d like an account for regular banking. Bank Teller: Will you be writing many cheques? Customer: A few but not many. Bank Teller: Less than ten per month? Customer: Yes. Definitely less than ten. Bank Teller:…

At the Cinema

Friend 1: I’ve been looking forward to this movie for some time. Friend 2: I know. It has so many great revues. Friend 1: Do you want to get a regular ticket or an IMAX ticket? Friend 2: What do you think? Friend 1: I’m not sure. Friend 2: Well, they say there’s a lot…

Hiring A Taxi

Taxi Dispatch: Blue Line Taxi may I help you? Customer: Yes. I’d like to order a taxi. Taxi Dispatch: Where are you going? Customer: I’m going to the Opera House. Taxi Dispatch: Do you have the address. Customer: No I don’t. Taxi Dispatch: You need to have the address. Our drivers need to know where…

At the Garage

Customer: Hello. I have an odd sound coming from my car. Mechanic: What kind of sound? Customer: When I turn the key, it hesitates to start. Mechanic: Does the engine turn over? Customer: Yes it does. It hi-cups a bit, then makes a funny rumble. Mechanic: Where do you think you hear the rumbling? Directly…

At the Library

Customer: Hello. I’m looking to sign up for a library card and find materials on Pablo Picasso. Library Clerk: I can help you with that. Which would you like to do first? Customer: I’d like to start with Picasso. Library Clerk: That’s a good idea. Let me show you how our system works. Customer: Thank…

At the Tailor

Customer: I need a suit made for my sister’s wedding. Tailor: A special occasion! Customer: Yes it is. Tailor: Are you in the wedding party? Customer: No, but I do want my suit to look good. Tailor: Of course. What kind of suit are you looking to wear? Customer: I’d like something classic yet contemporary….

At the Train Station

Customer: Hello. I’d like to purchase a ticket. Railway Clerk: Where are you going? Customer: I’m going to Chicago. Railway Clerk: How long do you plan on staying? Customer: Just a couple of days. I haven’t decided when I’ll return. Railway Clerk: How are you looking to travel? Economy or Business class? Customer: What is…