Words to know
be completely different from something
do something good to fix a bad experience
with no free rooms, tables or seats left
Step 1 of 5
Listen first
No text yet. Listen for who, where and what goes wrong.
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Practice · 3 min
Take Carlos's part first, then Chloe's. Chloe is firm but never rude; Carlos is professional and apologetic. Keep her voice even on "I understand. But I paid for an ocean view." That calm tone is what gets results.
- CarlosGood evening. How can I help you?
- ChloeHi. I checked in an hour ago. Room 214. I'm afraid there's a problem.
- CarlosI'm sorry to hear that. What's wrong with the room?
- ChloeI booked an ocean view. My window looks straight at a construction site.
- CarlosAh. The new parking garage. They usually stop at six.
- ChloeIt's seven-thirty, and they're still drilling. And the shower only runs cold.
- CarlosI'm very sorry. Honestly, the room looks nothing like the photos, does it?
- ChloeNot even close. Is there another room available?
- CarlosLet me check. Unfortunately, we're fully booked tonight. There's a conference.
- ChloeI understand. But I paid for an ocean view. I have the email right here.
- CarlosMay I see it? Hmm. Ocean view, king bed, fourth floor.
- ChloeAnd 214 is on the second floor.
- CarlosYou're right. It looks like our system mixed up two bookings.
- ChloeSo someone else is in my room?
- CarlosNo, your room is still empty. Room 418. It was never assigned.
- ChloeOh, thank goodness. Can I move now?
- CarlosOf course. And breakfast is on us for your whole stay, to make up for this.
- ChloeThat's very kind. And does the shower in 418 have hot water?
- CarlosI'll test it myself before you go up.
Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.