Asking About Preference | English

Conversation Dialogues
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Learning English Conversations and please practice the dialogues by using useful phrases
below:

Asking about preference Saying what you prefer

Do you prefer A or B?
The choice is yours, A or B.
We can or what do you say?
Which appeals more, A or B?
Which would you prefer, A or
B?
Would you rather have?
Etc.
A appeals to me more than B.
I would prefer (if possible)
If its up to me, I would
If you dont mind, I would
My choice/ preference would always be
Perhaps it would be better if
Etc.

Examples of English Conversations:

At the Hotel Receptionist

Receptionist: Good morning. Can I help you?

Customer: Id like to book a single room.
Receptionist: Would you like a room with shower or one with bath?
Customer: Id prefer one with shower.
Receptionist: Would you prefer a room with a view or a quiet one?
Customer: Id 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, Id 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: Id like to have a business class flight. Its in the name of Mr. Michael.
Travel Agent: Do you have any preference for seating?
Bryan: Id 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: Thats fine. Well arrange the tickets.
Bryan: Thank you very much.

On the Telephone

Receiver: Good afternoon. Bali Beach Hotel.

Caller: Good afternoon. Id like to book a table for 8 oclock 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, Id prefer a table in a quiet corner in a non-smoking section.
Receiver: Yes, of course, Sir. In what name?
Caller: The names Ronny.