Beginner

Asking to Open a Window

Requesting permission to open or close windows in shared spaces

Situations

Choose from 5 conversations to practice

Initial Request - Too Warm

A person feels the room is too warm and politely asks others in a shared space if it's okay to open a window for ventilation.

Responding to a Request - Agreeing

Someone hears a request to open a window and agrees, perhaps offering to help or explaining why it's a good idea.

Responding to a Request - Disagreeing (Cold)

Someone hears a request to open a window but disagrees because they feel it's already too cold or might get too drafty.

Negotiating - Partial Opening

After a disagreement, participants try to find a compromise, such as opening the window only a little, for a short period, or opening a different window.

Asking to Close a Window - Too Cold/Noise

A person feels uncomfortable due to cold or outside noise after a window has been opened and politely asks if it can be closed.