TravelIntermediate
Getting a ride-share in English
Everyday English for getting a ride-share. Key line: “Hi, are you *here* for *Lin*?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, are you here for Lin?
Them
Yep, Maya here. Headed to River Street, right?
Lin
Yes, and could we skip the highway? I get queasy.
Them
Sure, side streets it is. My driving's smoother than my singing.
Lin
Perfect. If you sing, I'll pretend it's a podcast.
Them
Deal. Seat belt on? One speed bump ahead thinks it's famous.
Lin
All set. And if I turn green, just crack a window.
Them
Got it: quiet route, fresh air, and no encore from me.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Check first
✓ Are you here for Lin?Ask if the driver is for Lin
Safer to check the name before you get in
Change route
✓ Could we skip the highway?Polite: ask for a different route
"Could we" is softer than "can we"
Car sickness
✓ I get queasy.Use for motion sickness or nausea
You can use it for both
Some air
✓ Crack a window.Ask to open it a little
crack = open a little
Quick answers
Check first: what to say in English
Say “Are you here for Lin?” — ask if the driver is for Lin. Safer to check the name before you get in.
Change route: what to say in English
Say “Could we skip the highway?” — polite: ask for a different route. "Could we" is softer than "can we".
Car sickness: what to say in English
Say “I get queasy.” — use for motion sickness or nausea. You can use it for both.
Some air: what to say in English
Say “Crack a window.” — ask to open it a little. crack = open a little.