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Gyms are shared spaces, so most gym talk is short and practical: who's using the machine, how long they'll be, where the towels are. People wear headphones and don't want long chats. A polite, quick question and a thank-you is all anyone expects.

Start with "Excuse me" and a gesture, since the other person may not hear you. Keep the question short enough to read on your lips. Then step back and let them finish their set.

Phrases

the basic question before you take a machine

asks how long someone will be

can we take turns on this machine

yes, please use it

you'll finish very soon

asks for help with a machine

asks if you need to book a class or court

the price for one visit

asks for a basic item

please clean the machine after use

asks if you pay for a locker

Say it out loud

Tap a sentence to hear it. Say it after the voice.

Practice · 3 min

Say one short, polite question or answer for each moment.

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Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.