Asking about preference
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Saying what you prefer
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Do you prefer “A” or “B”?
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“A” appeals to
me more than “B”.
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The choice is yours, “A”
or “B”.
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I would prefer …
(if possible)
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We can … or … what do you
say?
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If it’s up to
me, I would …
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Which appeals more, “A” or
“B”?
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If you don’t
mind, I would …
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Which would you prefer, “A”
or “B”?
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My choice/
preference would always be …
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Would you rather have…?
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Perhaps it would
be better if …
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Etc.
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Etc.
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Examples of English Conversations:
At the Hotel
Receptionist
Receptionist: Good morning. Can I help you?
Customer: I’d like to book a single room.
Receptionist: Would you like a room with shower
or one with bath?
Customer: I’d prefer one with shower.
Receptionist: Would you prefer a room with a
view or a quiet one?
Customer: I’d prefer a quiet room if possible.
Receptionist: Of course, you can have one.
At the Travel Agency
Travel Agent: Good morning. Can I help you,
Sir?
Bryan: Yes, I’d like to book a round trip
ticket Jakarta – Singapore – Jakarta.
Travel Agent: Yes, Sir. When are you planning
to travel?
Bryan: Tomorrow.
Travel Agent: How do you want to travel?
Bryan: I’d like to have a business class
flight. It’s in the name of Mr. Michael.
Travel Agent: Do you have any preference for
seating?
Bryan: I’d prefer an aisle seat at the back of
the plane.
Travel Agent: We have an afternoon flight
leaving at 12.30 pm and a night flight at 8 pm.
Which do you prefer?
Bryan: My choice would always be the night
flight.
Travel Agent: That’s fine. We’ll arrange the
tickets.
Bryan: Thank you very much.
On the Telephone
Receiver: Good afternoon. Bali Beach Hotel.
Caller: Good afternoon. I’d like to book a
table for 8 o’clock this evening.
Receiver: Yes, sure. For how many people do
want to book?
Caller: For Four people.
Receiver: Do you have any preference in
seating?
Caller: Yes, I’d prefer a table in a quiet
corner in a non-smoking section.
Receiver: Yes, of course, Sir. In what name?
Caller: The name’s Ronny.
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