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Booking an Appointment
Use these phrases to make, change, or cancel your visits and meetings.
Key Phrases
Voice
Requesting an appointment · 3 ways to say it
I need to schedule an appointment.
neutralUS
I need to book an appointment.
neutralUK
Can I make an appointment, please?
politeGood for official places like doctors or dentists.
Asking for a time · 2 ways to say it
When are you free?
casualDo you have any time on Tuesday?
neutralSuggesting a time · 2 ways to say it
Is 3:00 okay?
casualDoes 4:00 work for you?
neutralVery common in everyday life and business.
Rescheduling · 2 ways to say it
Can we move it to Friday?
casualI need to change my appointment.
neutralCancelling · 2 ways to say it
I can't come today.
casualA simple way to say you cannot attend.
I need to cancel my appointment.
neutralConfirming
Perfect, see you then.
neutralPractice Dialogue
Staff
Main Street Salon.
Customer
Hi, I need to make an appointment for a haircut.
Staff
Sure. What day?
Customer
Do you have any time on Thursday?
Staff
Let me check... I have 2:00.
Customer
I work until 3:00. Does 4:00 work?
Staff
4:00 is good. Name?
Customer
David.
Staff
Great. See you Thursday at 4:00, David.
Customer
Perfect, thanks.