1. Expression for Taking/Leaving Messages
Dalam percakapan (bahasa Inggris : conversation) terdapat beberapa kalimat yang biasa digunakan dalam percakapan Taking/Leaving Messages (menyampaikan/meninggalkan pesan), diantaranya adalah :
Question & Answer / Tanya Jawab untuk Menyampaikan/Meninggalkan Pesan
Expression 1
Q : Would you like to leave a message?
A : Yes, please.
Expression 2
Q : Do you mind if you tell ... that I call?
A : Sure, who is it?
Expression 3
Q : Would you ask ... to phone me this afternoon?
A : Yes, what's your number?
1. 1 Contoh Percakapan Bahasa Inggris untuk Meninggalkan Pesan
Berikut ini terdapat sebuah contoh dialog percakapan bahasa Inggris untuk meninggalkan pesan (leave a message/messages) kepada seseorang.
Secretary : Good morning, Parker Industries.
Mr. Kale : Hello. May I speak to Ms. Graham, please?
Secretary : I'm sorry. She's not in. Would you like to leave a message?
Mr. Kale : Yes, please. This is Mr. Kale.
Secretary : Is that G-A-L-E?
Mr. Kale : No, it's K-A-L-E.
Secretary : All right.
Mr. Kale : Please tell her the meeting is on Friday at 2.30.
Secretary : Friday 2.30.
Mr. Kale : And would you ask her to phone me this afternoon? My number is 346-4032.
Secretary : 346-4032. Yes Mr. Kale. I'll give Ms. Graham the message.
Mr. Kale : Thank you. Good bye.
Secretary : Good bye.
2. Expression for Hotel Reservation
Reservasi Hotel
Adapun sejumlah ungkapan/ekspresi yang biasa digunakan ketika seseorang akan melakukan reservasi, baik itu reservasi hotel, restoran, dan tempat lainnya.
Question & Answer / Tanya Jawab untuk Reservasi
Expression 1
Q : I'd like to make a hotel reservation.
A : Yes, what kind of hotel are you looking for?
Expression 2
Q : I'd like to make a reservation for a single room.
A : All right, how long do you plan to stay?
2. 1. Contoh Percakapan Bahasa Inggris untuk Reservasi Hotel
Susan : I'd like to make a hotel reservation for Washington D. C., please.
Agent : Yes, of course. What kind of hotel are you looking for?
Susan : Something in the medium price range. Do you have anything about $50 to $60 a day?
Agent : I think so. Let me see. Do you need a central location?
Susan : Actually, I'd like to something near Georgetown University.
Agent : Georgetown University. Yes. Well, we have the University Inn. That's very nice. It's within walking distance from the University.
Susan : And how much is that, please?
Agent : Is that a single room?
Susan : Yes, please.
Agent : A single is $58.50.
Susan : That'll do. I'd like that from the 20th to the 27th of May.
Agent : All right. I'll make the reservation for you. I'll need to have your name, address, and phone number, please.
3. Expression for Restaurant Reservation
The Residence - Basilico Restaurant (Image Courtesy of PortoBay Hotels & Resorts)
Question & Answer / Tanya Jawab untuk Reservasi Restoran
Expression 1
Q : Could I have a table for two?
A : Yes, of course. When?
Expression 2
Q : Can I Make a reservation for Saturday 6th for two please?
A : Certainly. For what time?
3. 1. Contoh Percakapan Bahasa Inggris untuk Reservasi Restoran
Phone ringing..
Host : Hard Rock Cafe, may I help you?
Hanif : Yes. Can I make reservation for Sunday 8th for two, please?
Host : Certainly. For what time?
Hanif : Six o'clock.
Host : All right, and could I have your name and phone number?
Hanif : Sure. My name is Frank Hanif, and the number is 322-6263
Host : Ok Mr. Hanif, that's a table for two at 6 on Sunday 8th.
Hanif : Thank you. Goodbye.
Host : Goodbye.
3. 2. Contoh Percakapan Bahasa Inggris di Restoran
Waiter : May I take your order, please?
Customer : Yes. I'd like a hamburger and a large order of french fries, please.
Waiter : All right. And would you like a salad?
Customer : Yes. I'll have a small salad.
Waiter : Ok. What kind of dressing would you like? We have Thousand Island, Italian, and French.
Customer : Italian.
Waiter : And would you like anything to drink?
Customer : I'd like a large Coke, please.
Waiter : Thank you.