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Paying by QR code in English (advanced)
Advanced English for paying by QR code. Key line: “Could I *pay* by *QR* *code*, or am I getting ahead of myself?”
Full script
Lin
Could I pay by QR code, or am I getting ahead of myself?
Them
Yeah, absolutely—just open your payment app and scan this code.
Lin
Got it. If my internet hangs, do people here just stare politely or panic?
Them
Mostly stare politely. Then someone suggests turning Wi-Fi off and on.
Lin
Classic. Okay, it went through—do I need to show you anything?
Them
If you see a green check, you're all set—no receipt unless you want one.
Lin
No receipt, thanks. My phone already keeps better records than I do.
Them
Same here—my phone remembers every purchase and every bad decision.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
ahead
✓ get ahead of myselfrushing things
A light joke sounds natural
scan
✓ scan this codeUse your phone on this
Common when paying
success
✓ It went through.it worked
Also for transfers
done
✓ you're all seteverything is done
Casual: it means OK now
Quick answers
ahead: what to say in English
Say “get ahead of myself” — rushing things. A light joke sounds natural.
scan: what to say in English
Say “scan this code” — use your phone on this. Common when paying.
success: what to say in English
Say “It went through.” — it worked. Also for transfers.
done: what to say in English
Say “you're all set” — everything is done. Casual: it means OK now.