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Taxi & ride-hailing · English

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Useful phrases

MeaningHow to say it
Please take me to this hotel.Please take me to this hotel.
Please stop here.Please stop here.
Do we need to take the expressway?Do we need to take the expressway?
How long will it take?How long will it take?

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Culture & natural speech

English politeness often relies on tone and softeners such as please, could and would. Direct wording can sound different depending on region and relationship.