Self check-in screen

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What it really means

A touch screen near the entrance of many surgeries where you confirm you have arrived, usually by entering your date of birth. Then you take a seat and wait to be called.

Chinese explanation

很多诊所门口的自助签到屏幕，一般输入出生日期确认到达，然后坐下等叫号。

Example conversation

A: Do I need to tell the desk I\'m here? B: Just use the check-in screen by the door, then take a seat.

A：我到了需要告诉前台吗？ B：在门口的签到屏上操作一下就行，然后找个位子坐。

What you could say back

No spoken reply needed for this one.

Related phrases

Take a seat, the doctor will call you Appointment

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