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Asking for a high chair in English

Everyday English for asking for a high chair. Key line: “Could we get a high chair for our little one?”

Full script

Lin
Could we get a high chair for our little one?
Them
Of course—is your future gymnast with you now?
Lin
Yes, he's already trying to climb the seat.
Them
Then I'll grab one before he takes off.
Lin
Thank you, that would really help us out.
Them
No problem, it just needs a quick wipe first.
Lin
Totally fair—our little climber can wait one minute.
Them
Here you go—let's see if the champion climber sits still.

Key phrases

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Polite request
✓ Could we get a high chair...?

Polite way to ask for a high chair.

Could we... = polite and natural

Big help
✓ That would really help us out.

Says this would help a lot.

Very common in speech

Wipe first
✓ It just needs a quick wipe first.

Needs a quick wipe first.

wipe = clean with a cloth

Handing it over
✓ Here you go.

Say this when giving something.

Common when handing things

Quick answers

Polite request: what to say in English

Say “Could we get a high chair...?” — polite way to ask for a high chair. Could we... = polite and natural.

Big help: what to say in English

Say “That would really help us out.” — says this would help a lot. Very common in speech.

Wipe first: what to say in English

Say “It just needs a quick wipe first.” — needs a quick wipe first. wipe = clean with a cloth.

Handing it over: what to say in English

Say “Here you go.” — say this when giving something. Common when handing things.

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