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At the pet groomer in English
Everyday English for at the pet groomer. Key line: “Hi, could you *trim* my *dog's* *nails* today?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, could you trim my dog's nails today?
Them
Sure—does she stay calm, or is she dramatic?
Lin
Mostly dramatic. She acts like every clip is a tragedy.
Them
Got it. We can go slow and give her breaks.
Lin
Thanks. Could you also clean her ears, if she lets you?
Them
Of course. Any sensitive spots or things that freak her out?
Lin
Her paws. And if she sighs, that's just acting.
Them
Perfect—I charge extra for award-winning acting. Kidding... mostly.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Nails
✓ Could you trim my dog's nails today?Polite way to ask for this service
Polite service request
Slow
✓ We can go slow.Good when your pet is nervous
Common for nervous pets
Ears
✓ Could you also clean her ears?Add one more service politely
'also' here sounds natural
Sensitive
✓ Any sensitive spots?Ask about sensitive areas
Here, 'spot' = body area
Quick answers
Nails: what to say in English
Say “Could you trim my dog's nails today?” — polite way to ask for this service. Polite service request.
Slow: what to say in English
Say “We can go slow.” — good when your pet is nervous. Common for nervous pets.
Ears: what to say in English
Say “Could you also clean her ears?” — add one more service politely. 'also' here sounds natural.
Sensitive: what to say in English
Say “Any sensitive spots?” — ask about sensitive areas. Here, 'spot' = body area.