Lower Intermediate Lesson #19 - Asking for Business Hours in English

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Susan: Why don't we take a cab to the Met today since it's pouring?

Mike: Okay. What time does it open?

Susan: I don't know. Let's call them and ask.

(Susan dialing)

Met Staff: Metropolitan Museum of Art. May I help you?

Susan: Yes. Can you tell me what time you open today?

Met Staff: Our business hours are nine-thirty a.m. to nine o'clock p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Susan: Okay. Thank you. And how much is admission?

Met Staff: It's a suggested donation of twenty dollars.

Susan: What does that mean?

Met Staff: Well, we suggest that visitors pay twenty dollars to support the museum, but it's up to the visitor to decide. We don't want to turn down people who love art but can't afford the admission.

Susan: How considerate! That's a great system!

Met Staff: Thank you. Is there anything else I can help you with today?

Susan: No, ma'am. That's all. Thank you.

Met Staff: Thank you for calling the Met. Have a nice day!

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