Receptionist: Hello Sir, Welcome to Beijing Golden Palace. What can I do for you?

Daniel: I would like a room.

Receptionist: hmmm…have you made a reservation?

Daniel: A what?

Receptionist: A reservation…you know, where you call in before to book a room.

Daniel: No, I didn’t. I’ve been as busy as a bee.

Receptionist: I understand sir, you’ve been very busy. So, what kind of room would you like?

Daniel: One with a bed please.

Receptionist: No, I mean would you like to stay in one of our standard single or doubles, deluxe single or doubles or would you like to stay in one of our romantic penthouse suites?

Daniel: I don’t know…I don’t want to break the bank if you know what I mean.

Receptionist: (more agitated) Fine, you want a cheap room…for how many people?

Daniel: One .

Receptionist: Ok… all of our regular rooms have been booked but…

Daniel: Oh no, so now I am caught between a rock and a hard place!!!!

Receptionist: I can’t take it anymore….I have to ask you a question.

Daniel: What?

Receptionist: Do you always speak in clichés?

Daniel: What’s a cliché?

Receptionist: They are English expressions that have been used over and over and over again…way too many times. For example “every coin has two sides” or “when it rains, it pours”. People use these phrases all of the time, so they lose their meaning.

Daniel: Oh, I see. In Chinese, we like to talk like this; it shows you’re educated.

Receptionist: Well, if you use clichés all of the time…people will think you can’t think for yourself.

Daniel: Oh, I see…so instead of saying “every coin has two sides” I could say there is always another way to look at something?

Receptionist: Right, that’s better…now about your room. There is one romantic penthouse available, it’s only $99. Can’t go wrong.

Daniel: Well, that sounds like the best thing!

Receptionist: I know, I know…since sliced bread. Can you stop it please? So, you think that’s great do you? Please fill out this form

Receptionist: Sorry…thanks…here is your room key to room 1209. Enjoy your stay.

Daniel: Thanks!



Daniel: What a long flight and I’ve been working day and night. I mean…I never stop working.

Stephanie: Here, money! Get out!

Daniel: Please relax! Who are you?

Stephanie: Why are you in my hotel room?

Daniel: This is my hotel room

Stephanie: No…it’s not true. Let me see your key

Daniel: Here.

Stephanie: Oh…this is your room! Mine too! How strange…

Daniel: They must have made a mistake! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\



Receptionist: Oh, hello again…how may I help you? Daniel: We need another room.

Receptionist: Sorry, there are no other rooms. Stephanie: What can we do then?

Receptionist: I don’t know…

Daniel: Am I talking to a brick wall?

Receptionist: Listen, I asked you to stop using clichés an hour ago…I am not going to talk to you anymore. I’m leaving, you can talk to the brick wall.