Formal — to staff
Retro · Cafe
あの、タバコの煙があまり来ない席や、換気が良い席ってどちらになりますか？ — Um, which seats would be best to avoid cigarette smoke, or perhaps have the best ventilation? (Retro · Cafe, Formal — to staff, JLPT N3)
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あの、タバコの煙があまり来ない席や、換気が良い席ってどちらになりますか？
あの、たばこのけむりがあまりこないせきや、かんきがよいせきってどちらになりますか？
Um, which seats would be best to avoid cigarette smoke, or perhaps have the best ventilation?
Romaji: Ano, tabako no kemuri ga amari konai seki ya, kanki ga yoi seki tte dochira ni narimasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Sore deshitara, achira no oku no, mado ni chikai seki ga osusume desu yo.
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それでしたら、あちらの奥の、窓に近い席がおすすめですよ。
それでしたら、あちらのおくの、まどにちかいせきがおすすめですよ。
In that case, I recommend that seat in the back near the window.
Gesture & etiquette
Wave your hand gently near your nose to suggest you are sensitive to smoke without being overly dramatic.
Do not complain aggressively about smoking in a retro cafe (Kissaten), as smoking is legally permitted in many of these traditional establishments.