Taxi/Uber (Intermediate)
Coordinate with the Uber driver on the pickup point, ask to open the trunk, request to take the highway if in a hurry, and handle arrival time, payment, and receipt flexibly.
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Hello, you are here to pick up John, right? I'm right in front of the main gate.
This is the standard phrase to confirm with the Uber driver. Match names with "Are you here for [name]?"
Could you open the trunk? I have a suitcase.
Can you take me to the highway? I'm running a bit late.
I'm running late = I'm late. Adding a reason makes the request much more natural and polite.
How long will it take to arrive?
Could you drop me off at the corner? It's more convenient than going in.
Do you accept cards, or is it cash only?
Could I get a receipt, please?
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Requests starting with 'Could you + [action]?
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' sound more polite.
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It's a step more polite than Can you.
- pop the trunk — Open the trunk
- running late — Running late
- drop off — Drop off (someone)
- cash only — Cash only
- detour — Detour, taking a longer route