I'd like to book an appointment
Neutral Polite
What it really means
The standard polite phrase for asking for an appointment at a surgery, dentist or optician, in person or on the phone.
Chinese explanation
预约就诊的标准礼貌说法，打电话或当面到诊所、牙医、配镜店时都可以用。
Example conversation
A: Good morning, Riverside Surgery.
B: Hello, I\'d like to book an appointment with a GP, please.
A：早上好，Riverside诊所。
B：你好，我想预约看全科医生。
What you could say back
No spoken reply needed for this one.
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