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At the print shop in English (advanced)
Advanced English for at the print shop. Key line: “Could you print this double-sided and staple it, if that's possible?”
Full script
Lin
Hey, could you print this double-sided and staple it, if that's possible?
Them
Sure—how many copies do you need, and do you want it in color?
Lin
Just one, please, and could you check whether page three is upside-down again?
Them
I can check; your file name already screams final final version, so no judgment.
Lin
Fair enough—my laptop and I are in a complicated relationship this week.
Them
Been there. Do you need it on plain paper, or something a bit nicer?
Lin
Plain paper's fine, unless page three wants to start drama again.
Them
If it does, I'll still print it—your final final version has earned that.
Key phrases
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double-sided
✓ double-sidedUsed for printing on both sides
Common for printing; not "double face"
softer
✓ if that's possibleAdds politeness
Makes the request more polite
no judging
✓ no judgmentI won't judge or laugh
Good for easing awkward moments
paper
✓ Plain paper's fine.Plain paper is okay.
Here, "fine" means okay
Quick answers
double-sided: what to say in English
Say “double-sided” — used for printing on both sides. Common for printing; not "double face".
softer: what to say in English
Say “if that's possible” — adds politeness. Makes the request more polite.
no judging: what to say in English
Say “no judgment” — i won't judge or laugh. Good for easing awkward moments.
paper: what to say in English
Say “Plain paper's fine.” — plain paper is okay. Here, "fine" means okay.