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Extend the conversation with two more relevant exchange Receptionist Good evening, sir. Welcome to Chennai. Traveller I would like to book a deluxe

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Extend the conversation with two more relevant exchange

Receptionist Good evening, sir. Welcome to Chennai.
Traveller I would like to book a deluxe room in your hotel for 3 days.
Receptionist ______
Traveller ______
Receptionist ______
Traveller ______
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Receptionist Good evening, sir. Welcome to Chennai.
Traveller I would like to book a deluxe room in your hotel for 3 days.
Receptionist How many people intend to stay sir?
Traveller Three members
Receptionist For Deluxe A/C room the charge is Rs. 5000/- per day and for Non A/C it is Rs. 3500/-
Traveller If it includes GST, please book a Deluxe A/C room. Take my card and book the room.
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Chapter 3.1: In Celebration of Being Alive - Speaking- Dialogue [Page 75]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 3.1 In Celebration of Being Alive
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