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FOCUS WORD/PHRASE

Self-serve

AMERICAN CULTURE

Self-serve is more and more common in America because it can help cut back on the costs of hiring people.

DIALOGUE

A: Is the self-checkout open?

B: Right over there, sir. Just let me know if you need a hand.

A: Cheers. But I think I’ve got this.

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FOCUS WORD/PHRASE

refill

AMERICAN CULTURE

If you have access to the soda fountain, you can help yourself to as much as you want.

This is why Americans are so fat.

DIALOGUE

A: Are there free refills?

B: Of course, sir. Go ahead and help yourself to as much as you’d like.

A: What a steal of a deal!

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FOCUS WORD/PHRASE

buffet

AMERICAN CULTURE

You get what you pay for.

You’re not going to find an all you can eat that is amazing like the ones here in China.

DIALOGUE

A: I’m in the mood for a Chinese buffet. You down?

B: I’m down. But just remember…you get what you pay for.

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FOCUS WORD/PHRASE

clogged

AMERICAN CULTURE

We have a liquid that can be used to fix a clog, but it seems like that is not common in China.

DIALOGUE

A: I need to get a plunger. Our toilet is clogged again.

B: This has been a pretty reoccurring problem. Should we call a plumber?

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FOCUS WORD/PHRASE

Noisy

AMERICAN CULTURE

If you’re not happy with your room, ask to be moved.

DIALOGUE

A: Sorry to bother you, but the people next door to us are so noisy. Could we, by chance, change rooms?

B: Very sorry to hear about your negative experience! We’ll get you moved immediately.

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FOCUS WORD/PHRASE

To file a complaint

AMERICAN CULTURE

When we do this in America, it’s often done in a written form.

Whatever you do, try not to go over the top when filing a complaint verbally.

DIALOGUE

A: Where can I file a complaint.

B: All formal complaints can be done on our website.

A: Thanks. I’d like to speak with a manager too.

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Youth hostel

AMERICAN CULTURE

These are by far the cheapest way to go, but maybe not the most private or safe.

DIALOGUE

A: Any hostels in the area?

B: You don’t worry about your safety or care about the quality of your room?

A: I’m a backpacker.I don’t need luxury.

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FOCUS WORD/PHRASE

vacant

AMERICAN CULTURE

We use this word mostly when we’re looking for a hotel room.

DIALOGUE

A: Do you have any vacant rooms for the evening?

B: You don’t have a reservation?You must be out of your mind! We have no vacancies for the next month!

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FOCUS WORD/PHRASE

Bed sheets/bedding

AMERICAN CULTURE

Make sure to change yours often….especially in a hotel!

DIALOGUE

A: The bed sheets have dog hair on them. Can you please get someone up here to have the bed turned over?

B: My apologies,sir. We’ll have it done in a flash.

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nevertheless

AMERICAN CULTURE

We use this word a lot when we’re talking about someoneovercoming something.

DIALOGUE

A: I can’t believe that you won first prize!
B: Yeah, son…you have been out of school sick for half of the last month;nevertheless, you pulled it off.

KEY VOCABULARY

Won

First prize

Out of school sick

Nevertheless

Pulled it off