Asking the Concierge for Sightseeing Advice

A: The front desk told me to ask you for sightseeing advice.

B: Of course. I'd be more than happy to help. I am, after all, the hotel's concierge.

A: Concierge? What exactly is that?

B: We advise you on where to visit, eat, or shop during your stay here in New York.

A: Great! So where should I start my sightseeing?

B: The Statue of Liberty is always a good place to begin.

A: I saw the Statue of Liberty on my last visit here. Can you recommend somewhere else?

B: Hmm. What type of interests do you have?

A: In my spare time, I really like to view art and go running.

B: Aha! Have you been to Central Park or the Museum of Modern Art?

A: No, but I've heard a lot about both.

B: Well, Central Park is wonderful for running. Afterwards, you should head to the Museum to enjoy
the art.

A: Great! That sounds like a plan. Thanks a lot.

B: I'm sure you'll have a good time there.

A: I was told to see you about going sightseeing.

B: It's my pleasure. I'm the hotel's concierge, at your service.

A: Concierge? Could you explain that to me?

B: We help direct hotel visitors to popular places to visit, eat, and shop.

A: Very good. So where shall I begin my sightseeing?

B: I would suggest the Statue of Liberty.

A: Gee, I've already seen the Statue of Liberty. What about another site?

B: Let me see. What do you like to do in your spare time?

A: I really like to run. And I like art.

B: Well, there you go! Have you ever visited either Central Park or the Museum of Modern Art?

A: No, but I've been meaning to.

B: Well, Central Park is fantastic for running. Then you can go to the Museum to look at the beautiful
art.

A: That sounds like a great plan. I'll do that.

B: Enjoy your run and your visit!

A: I need some sightseeing advice.

B: That's what I'm here for, sir. Every good hotel has a concierge like me.

A: I don't travel a lot. What exactly is a concierge?

B: A concierge helps visitors like you find great places to visit, shop, and eat.

A: That's great! So tell me, where should I go first?

B: I'd suggest that you start at the Statue of Liberty.

A: You know, I've already been there. Can you suggest another place?

B: Maybe. Tell me what you like to do in your spare time.

A: When I have some free time, I often spend it running or at museums.

B: Well, have you ever been to either Central Park or the Museum of Modern Art?

A: No, but I sure would like to.

B: Central Park is great for just about everything outdoors. Then you can visit the Museum of
Modern Art.
A: Both places sound great. I'll try to do that today.

B: Enjoy the views at both places.

A: I'm going sightseeing, but I'd like to get your advice first.

B: I'm only too happy to help. Tourists should always check with their concierge first.

A: Concierge? I'm not familiar with that word.

B: A concierge directs visitors to the city's great tourist, shopping, and eating places.

A: That sounds great. Now, is there any place that I should hit first?

B: Well, if you're like most people, you'll want to go to the Statue of Liberty.

A: I've already seen it, I loved it, but today I want to go somewhere else.

B: Sure! Tell me about your interests.

A: I like to run and I like to see the works of the masters.

B: You'll get along fabulously at Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art! Have you been to
either?

A: No, I just haven't had the opportunity.

B: You'll love Central Park for running. Later on, you can go to the Museum of Modern Art.
A: Thank you. That's what I'll do.

B: This might be the best day of your visit.

A: I need some sightseeing advice. I was told to come to see you.

B: As your concierge, it is my pleasure to help you, sir.

A: Concierge? Are we speaking English here?

B: A concierge helps you find all the great places for visiting, shopping, and eating.

A: What would you suggest that I visit first?

B: How about starting at the Statue of Liberty? Many people like to begin there.

A: The last time I was here, I visited the Statue. So do you have another place in mind?

B: I think so. Tell me what interests you.

A: I'm big on running, although maybe I like art even more than running.

B: Then you must go to Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art! Have you been to either one?

A: No. I haven't had a chance to go to either of them.

B: Both places are usually crowded with natives and tourists. You'll love the Park and the Museum.
A: Thank you. That's great advice.

B: This might be the best day of your visit.

A: Can you give me some advice about going sightseeing?

B: Your concierge, sir, is the right person to ask when you need sightseeing advice.

A: What in the world is a concierge?

B: We direct visitors to all the great tourist, shopping, and eating spots in the city.

A: Then what would you recommend as a starting point for my sightseeing?

B: Definitely the Statue of Liberty. I think that that is everyone's favorite first stop.

A: Actually, I've already been there twice. Do you have another suggestion?

B: I think I can come up with something. How do you spend your spare time?

A: I keep my body healthy by running and my mind active by visiting museums.

B: Well, the Museum of Modern Art and Central Park were made for you! Have you gone to either
one?

A: No, although I've heard great things about both of them.

B: You don't want to miss either place. Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art are big and
beautiful.

A: Sounds great! I'll get my running gear and then I'm out of here.

B: This is a day you're going to remember for a long time.

Sightseeing

A: Where should we go sightseeing today?

B: I think that some things might be best done in the morning and others in the afternoon.

A: I think that I would like to go to the beach this morning.

B: That would be a good place to start our sightseeing. We could have breakfast there.

A: I hear that there is a very nice natural history museum there.

B: Yes, it would be nice to check that out since we are so close by.

A: Where should we go in the afternoon?

B: I think that I would like to go to the amusement park. It's supposed to be quite good.
A: At the end of the day, I would love to take in the sunset at the restaurant by the park.

B: That sounds like a great idea! Let's go get a map.

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A: It's so hard to choose where to go first on our sightseeing trip!

B: We could think of what would make a good morning activity versus an evening activity.

A: I really wanted to make sure that I got a chance to go to the local beach.

B: I think that that would be a fun beginning to our day. We could walk around there.

A: I heard that the Natural History Museum is pretty close to the beach.

B: I heard the same thing. We might as well go there since we are just down the street.

A: What would be a good place to go to in the afternoon?

B: The local amusement park is supposed to be wonderful.

A: The restaurant on the edge of the park would be a great place to watch the sun go down.

B: That sounds like a perfect sightseeing day to me.

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A: There are so many places to go on our sightseeing trip that I am having trouble narrowing it down.

B: Let's figure out what to do before lunch and later figure out what to do in the afternoon.

A: I heard that the local beach is a place that can't be missed.

B: That would be a relaxing way to begin our morning. It would be good to get out in the sun.

A: The Natural History Museum is close by, isn't it?

B: That museum is supposed to be fantastic!

A: Do you have any suggestions as to where we could go in the afternoon?

B: We could check out the local amusement park.

A: We could eat dinner and watch the sun go down at that restaurant by the park.

B: That could really end up being a great day!