Asking About Car Wash Options
After paying for fuel, the customer decides their car needs a wash and asks the gas station attendant about the available car wash services, pricing, and types of washes.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
car wash
A service where your vehicle is cleaned using water, soap, and brushes; commonly available at gas stations to remove dirt after driving.
options
Choices or alternatives available; in this context, it refers to different types of services you can select from, like various car wash packages.
prices
The amount of money you need to pay for something; here, it means the cost of each car wash service.
packages
A set of services bundled together at a specific price; often used in services like car washes to offer basic to premium levels.
basic
The simplest or most essential level; in car washes, it usually means a standard exterior clean without extras.
deluxe
A higher-quality or upgraded version; adds more features like undercarriage cleaning for better protection.
ultimate
The top or most complete level; includes all features from lower packages plus extras like tire shine for a full polish.
receipt
A document given after payment showing what you bought and how much you paid; often includes important details like codes.
code
A short sequence of numbers or letters used to access a service; in this case, entered to start the car wash.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, I just paid for my fuel. I was wondering if you offer car washes here?
This is a polite way to start a conversation and ask about a service. 'I was wondering if' is a soft, indirect way to inquire, useful for customer service situations to sound courteous. Use it when seeking information without being too direct.
Yes, we do! Our car wash entrance is right around the back of the station.
A positive confirmation followed by location details. 'Yes, we do' is a common response to yes/no questions. This pattern is useful for service workers to guide customers quickly and helpfully.
What are the options and prices like?
An open-ended question to learn about choices and costs. 'What are... like?' asks for descriptions or comparisons. It's practical for shopping or services to get full details before deciding.
We have three main packages: Basic, Deluxe, and Ultimate.
This introduces choices clearly using a list. The colon (:) after 'packages' leads into examples. Useful for explaining products or services in sales, helping customers understand levels from simple to advanced.
The Basic is $8 for a standard wash.
A simple description of a service and its price. 'Is' links the name to the cost and what it includes. This structure is common in menus or service lists, making it easy to compare options.
Can I pay for the car wash right here?
Asks about payment location using 'Can I' for permission. 'Right here' specifies the spot. It's useful in transactions to confirm convenience, especially after discussing services.
Absolutely. That'll be $18, please.
A strong yes ('Absolutely') followed by the total cost. 'That'll be' is a contraction of 'That will be,' common in retail for stating amounts politely. Use this to process payments smoothly.
You're very welcome! Drive safe and have a good day!
A polite response to thanks, with well-wishes. 'You're very welcome' is more emphatic than 'You're welcome.' Adding farewells like 'Drive safe' personalizes service interactions, ideal for ending conversations positively.