Formal — to staff
Traditional · Accommodation · Etiquette
布団は、朝食後に畳んでおいた方が良いでしょうか？それとも、このままで大丈夫ですか？ — Should I fold the futon after breakfast, or is it okay to leave it as is? (Traditional · Accommodation · Etiquette, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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布団は、朝食後に畳んでおいた方が良いでしょうか？それとも、このままで大丈夫ですか？
ふとんは、ちょうしょくごにたたんでおいたほうがよいでしょうか？それとも、このままでだいじょうぶですか？
Should I fold the futon after breakfast, or is it okay to leave it as is?
Romaji: Futon wa, chōshoku go ni tatande oita hō ga yoi deshō ka? Sore tomo, kono mama de daijōbu desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Iie, okyakusama wa sono mama de kekkō de gozaimasu. Watakushidomo de katazukemasu node goyukkuri dōzo.
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いいえ、お客様はそのままで結構でございます。私どもで片付けますのでごゆっくりどうぞ。
いいえ、おきゃくさまはそのままでけっこうでございます。わたくしどもでかたづけますのでごゆっくりどうぞ。
No, it's perfectly fine to leave it as is. We will tidy it up, so please relax and enjoy your time.
Gesture & etiquette
Gesture towards the futon with both hands, indicating its state.
Do not stack futons haphazardly if you decide to fold them. If unsure, always ask.