This is ridiculous! Why is there such a long delay?'
to encourage
to persuade
to inform
to complain
'Good morning. Let me show you to your table.'
to enquire
to thank
to describe
to welcome
'Be careful not to touch the cooker. It's hot!'
to tell a story
to thank
to warn
to comfort
'Don't worry, everything will be fine.'
to comfort
to recommend
to complain
to describe
'I'd go and see that film if I were you. It's brilliant.'
to tell a story
to welcome
to comfort
to recommend
'I'd like some information about opening times, please.'
to enquire
to entertain
to tell a story
to apologise