# Speaking Patterns — Asking for Information

# === Polite question openers ===
1|opener|Excuse me, {could you tell me|do you know|can I ask you|do you happen to know} {what time it is|where the bank is|how this works|when the bus comes}?
2|opener|I was wondering if {you could help me|you might know|there's a way to|it's possible to} {find a hotel|get a refund|book online|see a doctor}.
3|opener|Sorry to bother you, but {could you help|do you have a moment|is this the right place|can I ask something}?

# === Specific information requests ===
4|specific|What time does the {store open|train leave|meeting start|movie begin}?
5|specific|How long does it take to {get there|finish|process|arrive}?
6|specific|How much {does it cost|is the entrance fee|is this|are these}?
7|specific|Where can I {buy tickets|find a map|get information|leave my bags}?

# === Confirming you understood ===
8|confirm|So you're saying {the meeting is at 3|we should turn left|it's free|tomorrow is closed}?
9|confirm|Let me make sure I {understand|got that right|have this clear|heard you correctly}.
10|confirm|Just to be clear, {is it open today|do I need a ticket|can I park here|is this included}?

# === Thanking ===
11|thanks|Thanks for {the info|letting me know|your help|explaining}!
12|thanks|That's {very helpful|exactly what I needed|good to know|really useful}. Thanks!
