Formal — to staff
Train · Travel
すみません、席を少し倒してもいいですか？ — Excuse me, do you mind if I recline my seat a little? (Train · Travel, Formal — to staff, JLPT N4)
You
すみません、席を少し倒してもいいですか？
すみません、せきをすこしたおしてもいいですか？
Excuse me, do you mind if I recline my seat a little?
Romaji: Sumimasen, seki o sukoshi taoshite mo ii desu ka? / Reply Romaji: A, hai, dozo. Daijobu desu yo.
Reply
あ、はい、どうぞ。大丈夫ですよ。
あ、はい、どうぞ。だいじょうぶですよ。
Ah, yes, go ahead. No problem.
Gesture & etiquette
Turn around slightly, make eye contact, and nod politely while gesturing toward your seatback.
Do not recline your seat suddenly without asking, especially during meal times when the tray table behind you might be in use.
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