Basics
Lesson 76 — Asking a stranger for a favour
Make a request of someone who owes you nothing.
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You can explain a problem that comes up while living abroad and work towards a solution or a compromise.
海外で暮らすなかで生じた困りごとの状況を説明し、解決の道や折り合いを探ることができる。
Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ
I was wondering if you could hold it for me until tomorrow.
明日まで取り置きしていただくことはできますでしょうか。
Situation場面
Asking a shop to keep something aside without paying today.
支払いは後日にして、商品を取り置いてもらえないか頼んでいます。
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Takeaway
Situation, then the ask, then room to say no.