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Using a self-order kiosk in English (advanced)

Advanced English for using a self-order kiosk. Key line: “Could you *walk* me *through* this *kiosk*? I keep *second-guessing* every button.”

Full script

LinCould you walk me through this kiosk? I keep second-guessing every button.
ThemSure—start here, then pick your order before the screen times out.
LinOkay, thanks. I'm not seeing where to swap the fries for salad.
ThemTap sides, then customize; this thing hides options like it's protecting state secrets.
LinFound it. If I add a drink, will it ring up as the cheaper combo?
ThemYep, once you hit review, it recalculates—slowly, like it's building suspense.
LinNice. One last thing—can I bail on the onions without the kiosk taking it personally?
ThemAbsolutely. Deselect them there; the kiosk's dramatic, but it won't hold a grudge.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

guide

✓ walk me through this

guide me through

Use it when you want help while doing it.

not seeing

✓ I'm not seeing...

I'm not seeing...

Softer than "I can't find..."

swap

✓ swap the fries for salad

Swap fries for salad

swap A for B = change A to B

price

✓ ring up as the cheaper combo

Be charged the cheaper combo

ring up = be priced by the system

Quick answers

guide: what to say in English

Say “walk me through this” — guide me through. Use it when you want help while doing it.

not seeing: what to say in English

Say “I'm not seeing...” — i'm not seeing. Softer than "I can't find...".

swap: what to say in English

Say “swap the fries for salad” — swap fries for salad. swap A for B = change A to B.

price: what to say in English

Say “ring up as the cheaper combo” — be charged the cheaper combo. ring up = be priced by the system.

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