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Asking for extra pillows in English (advanced)
Advanced English for asking for extra pillows. Key line: “Hi, could you send up two extra pillows when you get a chance?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, could you send up two extra pillows when you get a chance?
Them
Sure, I can have them brought up in about ten minutes.
Lin
That'd be great; these ones go flat so fast, it's like sleeping on pancakes.
Them
Oh no, the pancake pillows strike again. Want firm ones this time?
Lin
Yes, please. If possible, firmer ones; my neck's filing a complaint.
Them
Got it. I'll note that down and send our neck-friendly heroes.
Lin
Perfect, thanks a lot. I'll try not to judge them by their fluffiness.
Them
Fair enough. If they pass the pancake test, I'll expect a five-star review.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
free moment
✓ when you get a chancePolite: not urgent
Polite request; not pushy
flat
✓ go flatlose shape/support
Often for pillows or cushions
if you can
✓ If possibleAdds softness to a request
Makes a request softer, more natural
note
✓ note that downStaff says they will record it
Common at front desks
Quick answers
free moment: what to say in English
Say “when you get a chance” — polite: not urgent. Polite request; not pushy.
flat: what to say in English
Say “go flat” — lose shape/support. Often for pillows or cushions.
if you can: what to say in English
Say “If possible” — adds softness to a request. Makes a request softer, more natural.
note: what to say in English
Say “note that down” — staff says they will record it. Common at front desks.