Asking for a blanket in English
What to say when you want a blanket and some water on a plane.
Full script
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Polite request
Could I get...? asks for things; pillow = a head pillow
the air blows on you
vent = air outlet; right on me = directly at me
ask for one more thing
also goes before have; asking for two things is natural
say your water choice clearly
still water = no bubbles; sparkling = bubbly water
Quick answers
Go-to: what to say in English
Say “Could I get a blanket, please?” — polite request. Could I get...? asks for things; pillow = a head pillow.
Air hitting me: what to say in English
Say “The air is blowing right on me.” — the air blows on you. vent = air outlet; right on me = directly at me.
Add another: what to say in English
Say “Could I also have some water?” — ask for one more thing. also goes before have; asking for two things is natural.
No ice: what to say in English
Say “Still, please. No ice.” — say your water choice clearly. still water = no bubbles; sparkling = bubbly water.