I recently returned from a trip to New York. I had such a great time in the modern city. However, at first I was very nervous because my English was so bad. Later I knew that I needn't worry a lot when I learned some useful expressions.
Could you please tell me …?
It is probably the English expression I used most because I was outside all day traveling. Knowing how to say "Where is …" and "How can I get to …" politely will certainly be convenient.
Numbers: One to ten.
Knowing numbers will help you pay the right money, or get on the right bus.
On my way back from New York, the stewardess (女乘务员) came up to me and asked me a question. While I couldn't understand, I guessed that she asked for my seat number as she asked other passengers to take their seats. 25F was my seat number. I knew two and five, but I didn't know twenty-five. Instead of speaking I gestured (打手势) two and five with my hands. The stewardess smiled at me and said "OK". Hand gestures can work, but knowing how to say the numbers is also important!
Excuse me.
Getting people's attention in a polite way is important, especially when you need help.
Thank you.
We are travelers, so it's polite of us to say "thank you" often.
