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Reporting problems, asking for help, making complaints, lost items, broken things, and finding solutions
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| # | Study text |
|---|---|
| 1 | problem |
| 2 | issue |
| 3 | mistake |
| 4 | complaint |
| 5 | help |
| 6 | support |
| 7 | broken |
| 8 | missing |
| 9 | lost |
| 10 | wrong |
| 11 | late |
| 12 | delayed |
| 13 | damaged |
| 14 | dirty |
| 15 | unsafe |
| 16 | urgent |
| 17 | serious |
| 18 | fix |
| 19 | repair |
| 20 | replace |
| 21 | refund |
| 22 | return |
| 23 | explain |
| 24 | report |
| 25 | solve |
| 26 | manager |
| 27 | customer service |
| 28 | police |
| 29 | emergency |
| 30 | not acceptable |
| 31 | There is a problem. |
| 32 | I have a problem with this. |
| 33 | Something is wrong. |
| 34 | This doesn't work. |
| 35 | This is broken. |
| 36 | This is damaged. |
| 37 | This is missing a part. |
| 38 | This is not what I ordered. |
| 39 | This is the wrong item. |
| 40 | This is the wrong address. |
| 41 | The information is incorrect. |
| 42 | The price is wrong. |
| 43 | The room is dirty. |
| 44 | The service is very slow. |
| 45 | The delivery is late. |
| 46 | The appointment was canceled. |
| 47 | I need to report an issue. |
| 48 | Can you help me fix this? |
| 49 | Can you help me, please? |
| 50 | I need help with this form. |
| 51 | I need help finding my bag. |
| 52 | I need help calling someone. |
| 53 | I don't know what to do. |
| 54 | Who can help me? |
| 55 | Where can I get help? |
| 56 | Can you explain the problem? |
| 57 | Can you show me what to do? |
| 58 | Can you check this for me? |
| 59 | Can you call customer service? |
| 60 | Can you speak to the manager? |
| 61 | Please stay with me. |
| 62 | Please don't leave yet. |
| 63 | This is urgent. |
| 64 | I need help right away. |
| 65 | Thank you for helping me. |
| 66 | I appreciate your help. |
| 67 | I would like to make a complaint. |
| 68 | I'm not happy with the service. |
| 69 | I'm not satisfied with this. |
| 70 | This is not acceptable. |
| 71 | I waited for a long time. |
| 72 | Nobody called me back. |
| 73 | Nobody explained the problem. |
| 74 | The staff was rude. |
| 75 | The order was incomplete. |
| 76 | The food was cold. |
| 77 | The product broke after one day. |
| 78 | The room was not clean. |
| 79 | I paid for something different. |
| 80 | I want to speak to a manager. |
| 81 | I want a refund. |
| 82 | I want a replacement. |
| 83 | I want this fixed today. |
| 84 | Please write down my complaint. |
| 85 | I lost my wallet. |
| 86 | I lost my phone. |
| 87 | I lost my keys. |
| 88 | I lost my passport. |
| 89 | I can't find my bag. |
| 90 | My card was stolen. |
| 91 | My phone screen is cracked. |
| 92 | My laptop won't turn on. |
| 93 | My charger doesn't work. |
| 94 | My suitcase is damaged. |
| 95 | My ticket disappeared. |
| 96 | My reservation is gone. |
| 97 | Where is the lost and found? |
| 98 | Did anyone find a black bag? |
| 99 | Can I file a report? |
| 100 | Can you block my card? |
| 101 | Can you call the police? |
| 102 | I need a copy of the report. |
| 103 | What can we do now? |
| 104 | What is the solution? |
| 105 | Can you fix it? |
| 106 | Can you repair it today? |
| 107 | Can you replace it? |
| 108 | Can you refund the money? |
| 109 | Can you give me another one? |
| 110 | Can you send it again? |
| 111 | Can you check the system? |
| 112 | Can you update my information? |
| 113 | Can you make a note? |
| 114 | How long will it take? |
| 115 | When will it be ready? |
| 116 | Who is responsible for this? |
| 117 | I understand the situation. |
| 118 | That solution works for me. |
| 119 | That solution doesn't work for me. |
| 120 | Thank you for solving it. |
| 121 | lost and found |
| 122 | support desk |
| 123 | complaint form |
| 124 | case number |
| 125 | repair shop |
| 126 | replacement item |
| 127 | refund request |
| 128 | customer complaint |
| 129 | service problem |
| 130 | delivery problem |
| 131 | technical issue |
| 132 | wrong order |
| 133 | missing item |
| 134 | damaged bag |
| 135 | broken screen |
| 136 | stolen card |
| 137 | police report |
| 138 | emergency number |
| 139 | serious problem |
| 140 | small mistake |
| 141 | clear explanation |
| 142 | quick solution |
| 143 | fair refund |
| 144 | new appointment |
| 145 | late delivery |
| 146 | rude service |
| 147 | long wait |
| 148 | system error |
| 149 | written note |
| 150 | follow-up call |
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