Unit 3: Can you help me?

1. Can you help me?

FrancisHello. Ah! Excuse me. Can you help me?
Young ManYes. Yes, of course.

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Young ManCan I help you?
Young LadyOh, yes. Open the door, please. Thank you.

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Old WomanCan I help you?
Young LadyOh, yes, please.
Old WomanCan you take this?
Young LadyYes, of course.
Old WomanThank you. Four, three, two, one.
ManJust a moment, please.
Young LadyAfter you.
WomanNo. After you.

2. Shall I put it here?

FrancisJust a moment. Please come in. Come in. Er, yes? Can I help you?
JanePlease take it. It's for you. Look!
FrancisOh, thank you, Jane. Thank you.
JaneCan I sit here?
FrancisYes, of course. Please do. Look! Shall I put it here?
JaneMm. No. Not there.
FrancisHere? Shall I put it here? No. No. Please don't get up.
JaneYes, there.

3. Will you take that?

PorterCan I help you, sir, madam?
ManYes. Mr. Williams.
LadyAnd Mrs. Williams.
PorterJust a moment, please. Mr. and Mrs Williams. Yes. Yes, of course. Room 8. Can I take your luggage?
ManYes, please. Will you take that? No. Don't take that. Will you take this, please? Would you take this, please?
PorterWould you follow me, please?