Formal — to staff
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すみません、シャワーのお湯の出し方が分からなくて… 教えていただけますか？
すみません、しゃわーのおゆのだしかたがわからなくて…おしえていただけますか？
Excuse me, I don't know how to get the hot water from the shower... Could you please show me?
Romaji: Sumimasen, shawā no oyu no dashikata ga wakaranakute… Oshiete itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: A, kore desu ne. Kochira o hineru to oyu ga demasu yo.
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あ、これですね。こちらをひねるとお湯が出ますよ。
あ、これですね。こちらをひねるとおゆがでますよ。
Oh, it's this. If you twist this, hot water will come out.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the shower/taps, slight bow.
Do not point directly at people. Maintain privacy. Always be covered by a small towel when moving in the bath area if not in the bath itself.
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