Asking About Preference | English Conversation Dialogues

Learning English Conversations and please practice the dialogues by using useful phrases below:

Asking about preference	Saying what you prefer
Do you prefer “A” or “B”?	“A” appeals to me more than “B”.
The choice is yours, “A” or “B”.	I would prefer … (if possible)
We can … or … what do you say?	If it’s up to me, I would …
Which appeals more, “A” or “B”?	If you don’t mind, I would …
Which would you prefer, “A” or “B”?	My choice/ preference would always be …
Would you rather have…?	Perhaps it would be better if …
Etc.	Etc.

Examples of English Conversations:

At the Hotel Receptionist

Receptionist: Good morning. Can I help you?

Customer: I’d like to book a single room.

Receptionist: Would you like a room with shower or one with bath?

Customer: I’d prefer one with shower.

Receptionist: Would you prefer a room with a view or a quiet one?

Customer: I’d prefer a quiet room if possible.

Receptionist: Of course, you can have one.

At the Travel Agency

Travel Agent: Good morning. Can I help you, Sir?

Bryan: Yes, I’d like to book a round trip ticket Jakarta – Singapore – Jakarta.

Travel Agent: Yes, Sir. When are you planning to travel?

Bryan: Tomorrow.

Travel Agent: How do you want to travel?

Bryan: I’d like to have a business class flight. It’s in the name of Mr. Michael.

Travel Agent: Do you have any preference for seating?

Bryan: I’d prefer an aisle seat at the back of the plane.

Travel Agent: We have an afternoon flight leaving at 12.30 pm and a night flight at 8 pm.

          Which do you prefer?

Bryan: My choice would always be the night flight.

Travel Agent: That’s fine. We’ll arrange the tickets.

Bryan: Thank you very much.

On the Telephone

Receiver: Good afternoon. Bali Beach Hotel.

Caller: Good afternoon. I’d like to book a table for 8 o’clock this evening.

Receiver: Yes, sure. For how many people do want to book?

Caller: For Four people.

Receiver: Do you have any preference in seating?

Caller: Yes, I’d prefer a table in a quiet corner in a non-smoking section.

Receiver: Yes, of course, Sir. In what name?

Caller: The name’s Ronny.