Reacting to Spilled Coffee
A common small accident. Learn how to apologize if you spill something, or how to react kindly if someone spills something on or near you, and offer to help clean up.
Un pequeño accidente común. Aprende cómo disculparte si derramas algo, o cómo reaccionar amablemente si alguien derrama algo sobre ti o cerca de ti, y ofrece ayudar a limpiar.
Situations
Choose from 5 conversations to practice
Accidental Spill & Apology
You accidentally bump into someone and spill coffee on their coat. You need to apologize sincerely and offer to help.
Chocas accidentalmente con alguien y derramas café en su abrigo. Necesitas disculparte sinceramente y ofrecer ayuda.
Spill on a Shared Table
You spill coffee on a table in a cafe, near other patrons. You need to quickly assess the situation, apologize to those nearby, and ask for cleaning supplies.
Derramas café en una mesa en un café, cerca de otros clientes. Necesitas evaluar rápidamente la situación, disculparte con los que están cerca y pedir suministros de limpieza.
Reacting to Being Spilled On
Someone accidentally spills coffee on your clothes. You need to react kindly, perhaps reassure them, and discuss how to mitigate the damage.
Alguien derrama accidentalmente café sobre tu ropa. Necesitas reaccionar con amabilidad, tal vez tranquilizarlos, y discutir cómo mitigar el daño.
Offering Help to Someone Else
You witness someone else spilling coffee. You want to offer practical help, such as getting napkins or alerting staff, without being intrusive.
Presencias a alguien más derramando café. Quieres ofrecer ayuda práctica, como conseguir servilletas o alertar al personal, sin ser intrusivo.
Dealing with a Large Spill
A large amount of coffee is spilled on the floor, posing a slip hazard. You need to quickly alert staff and perhaps help cordon off the area.
Una gran cantidad de café se ha derramado en el suelo, representando un peligro de resbalón. Necesitas alertar rápidamente al personal y tal vez ayudar a acordonar el área.