Meaning
A polite instruction to guide someone in a particular direction.
Cultural Background
Essential for service staff. Using it shows professionalism. Very similar usage, often accompanied by a slight bow. Used in Cantonese-speaking environments, often with a mix of English in high-end hotels. Common in business settings, often used in a multilingual context.
Use your hand
Always use an open-palm hand gesture when saying this. Never point with one finger.
Tone matters
Keep your tone warm and welcoming. It's not just about the words, but the hospitality behind them.
Meaning
A polite instruction to guide someone in a particular direction.
Use your hand
Always use an open-palm hand gesture when saying this. Never point with one finger.
Tone matters
Keep your tone warm and welcoming. It's not just about the words, but the hospitality behind them.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
请______走。
'这边' means 'this side', which is the correct directional word.
Which is the most polite way to guide a guest?
Which sentence is correct?
Adding '请' makes it polite and appropriate for guests.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are a waiter leading a guest to a table.
This is the standard phrase for guiding someone.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises请______走。
'这边' means 'this side', which is the correct directional word.
Which sentence is correct?
Adding '请' makes it polite and appropriate for guests.
You are a waiter leading a guest to a table.
This is the standard phrase for guiding someone.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, it is polite and professional.
Only if you are not actually guiding them somewhere.
Use '请随我来' instead.
Related Phrases
这边请
synonymThis side, please.
请随我来
similarPlease follow me.
请往这边走
builds onPlease walk towards this side.
