#63 Business Trip Preparations 1

Key Word

fly direct: have a flight which includes one or more stops but does not involve a change of aircraft

I always fly direct because I do not want to transfer to a different plane.

 

airport pickup: pickup service provided by a tour operator or hotel to its customers traveling from and airport

Our hotel offers airport pickup.

 

complimentary: if tickets, products, services, etc. are complimentary, they are given free

Parking is usually complimentary or included in the ticket price.

 

wait around: stay in a place and do nothing while you wait for someone to arrive or something to happen

The driver told us to wait around for 5 minutes.

 

I’d appreciate it if...

I'd appreciate it if you could help me with this bag.

I'd appreciate it if you tell me where I can take the bus.

I'd appreciate it if you could confirm my hotel reservation.

 

I'd rather... than...

I'd rather take a taxi than the bus.

I'd rather leave early than risk missing my flight.

I'd rather fly direct rather transfer.

 

I have no problem...ing

I have no problem taking the next flight.

I have no problem riding the train to the airport.

I have no problem going to the airport alone.

Dialogue

A: Hello, Town Center Hotel. Joanna speaking. How may I help you?

B: Hello, I'm calling to confirm my reservation for tonight.

 

A: May I have your name?

B: Yes. My reservation is under Lou Davis.

 

A: I found it. You reserved a Standard Room for 3 nights. Is there anything else I can help you with?

B: Does your hotel offer airport pickup? I have no problem taking a taxi but I would prefer to have a fixed plan for my commute.

 

A: Yes, of course. We offer a complimentary shuttle bus service every 90 minutes and also a private pickup can be arranged for $25.

B: Let me think... actually, I'd appreciate it if you could arrange a private pickup for me. I have a lot of bags, so I'd rather go to the hotel directly than wait around.

 

A: No problem. Just let me know your flight details and I'll arrange it for you.

Feedback

Original: I want to go abroard just a trip, not business trip.

Better: I want to go abroad just on vacation, not on a business trip.

 

Original: In Korea, some women said the shipper, the person who works in the ship is the best husband because once he goes for a work he can't come home for a month.

Better: In korea, some women have siad that people who work on ships make the best husbands once he goes to work, he can't come home for a month.

 

Original: I have not been the business trip.

Better: I have nto been on a business trip before.

 

Original: I confront culture shock every time I go to the abroad.

Better: I confront culture shock everytime I go abroad.

 

Original: I like to watch the YouTube clip about the country and culture.

Better: I like to watch YouTube clips about the country and cultrue before I go.

 

Original: They marry very young, middle of 10.

Better: They married very young, in their teens.