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Self-check-in at a rental in English
What to say when you can't find the lockbox and need the code.
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'm at the door, but I can't find the lockbox.
Them
It's on the left, behind the flower pot.
Lin
Found it! What's the code again?
Them
It's one, two, three, four.
Lin
Really? That's the safest code ever.
Them
Ha. The Wi-Fi password is also one, two, three, four.
Lin
Of course it is. Where do I put the trash?
Them
Blue bin for recycling. And please don't lose the key!
Key phrases
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Homestay
✓ I can't find the lockbox.Use when you can't find it.
lockbox = key box with a code
Homestay
✓ What's the code?Ask for the code.
You can also say door code
Homestay
✓ What's the Wi-Fi password?Ask for the Wi-Fi password.
Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ faɪ/
Save this
✓ Where do I put the trash?Ask where trash goes.
recycling = recyclable; trash = other waste
Quick answers
Homestay: what to say in English
Say “I can't find the lockbox.” — use when you can't find it. lockbox = key box with a code.
Homestay: what to say in English
Say “What's the code?” — ask for the code. You can also say door code.
Homestay: what to say in English
Say “What's the Wi-Fi password?” — ask for the Wi-Fi password. Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ faɪ/.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Where do I put the trash?” — ask where trash goes. recycling = recyclable; trash = other waste.