Casual — to friend
Public · Transport
あ、すみません！優先席でしたね。どうぞ。 — Oh, excuse me! This was a priority seat. Please, have it. (Public · Transport, Casual — to friend, JLPT N5)
You
あ、すみません！優先席でしたね。どうぞ。
あ、すみません！ゆうせんせきでしたね。どうぞ。
Oh, excuse me! This was a priority seat. Please, have it.
Romaji: A, sumimasen! Yūsensēki deshitane. Dōzo. / Reply Romaji: Arigatō gozaimasu. / Ie, daijōbu desu yo.
Reply
ありがとうございます。／いえ、大丈夫ですよ。
ありがとうございます。／いえ、だいじょうぶですよ。
Thank you. / No, it's fine.
Gesture & etiquette
Stand up immediately, gesture towards the seat with an open hand, and offer a slight bow.
Do not argue or hesitate. Stand up immediately and offer the seat. Do not pretend not to notice.
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