Asking if a Seat is Taken
Checking if a chair or seat is available before sitting down
Situations
Choose from 5 conversations to practice
Quick Check Before Sitting
The person spots an empty seat and quickly asks the nearest person if it's available before fully committing to sitting down.
Asking While Carrying Items
The person is carrying bags or other items and asks if a seat is free, indicating they are ready to sit if it is.
Asking About a Partially Occupied Table
The person approaches a table where some seats are taken, but others are empty, and asks if an empty seat at that table is free.
Observing and Asking (Before Others)
The person sees a seat that appears empty but has subtle signs of being taken (e.g., a jacket on the back, a drink on the table) and asks to clarify before someone else potentially claims it.
Clarifying After Someone Leaves
Someone briefly gets up from a seat (e.g., to get more food, make a call), and another person asks if the seat is now fully available or if they are just temporarily away.