Small Talk

Offering a Hand

Noticing someone needs help and saying so.

搭把手 · 8 turns · you say 4 lines

  1. Them

    These boxes are heavier than they look.

  2. You

    Would you like a hand with those?

  3. Them

    That would be great, if you have a minute.

  4. You

    I do. Where are we taking them?

  5. Them

    Just up to the second floor.

  6. You

    I'll take the two on top.

  7. Them

    Thank you, that's much easier.

  8. You

    Happy to help. Mind the step.

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Words in this dialogue

  • boxesstiff containers with sides
  • heavierweighing more
  • thanused when comparing
  • lookto turn your eyes to; to seem
  • handto pass something to someone
  • greatvery good
  • minutesixty seconds
  • takingcarrying; putting in the hold
  • secondcoming after the first; a very short time; a moment (a second)
  • floorone level of a building
  • i'llshort for I will
  • taketo carry; to need time
  • that'sshort for that is
  • mucha large amount
  • easierless difficult
  • happypleased and cheerful
  • helpto make things easier for someone
  • mindto object to; to watch out for; the mind
  • stepone movement of the foot; one part of a process