How would you describe an empty seat?
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How would you describe an empty seat?
“Vacant” is an adjective that can be used for seats, rooms and houses. You can also use “empty or unoccupied” and be understood. For seats we are also likely to say “not taken”. It is obvious that the seat is empty (nobody there) but an empty seat could be taken by someone who is coming back.
Are those seats taken?
This is a set expression that people use when asking to use a chair in a public place that’s close to where another person is sitting. You will often hear “Is this seat taken?” in movies and on TV shows when a person sits with someone who they don’t know well.
How do you ask for seat?
You could try asking: “Excuse me please, do you mind if I sit down there?” “Excuse me please, I need to sit down, may I have a seat?” “Excuse me please, I am less able to stand, may I sit down?”
How do you ask if the seat is taken?
“Is this seat taken?” is correct. In an informal place like those you mention, you might also hear “Is anyone sitting here?” You may like to look at this thread “the seat is taken”.
Should I have a seat or take a seat?
There is a very slight difference. “Take a seat” is more of a command. “Have a seat” is more of an offer. In real life, there may be other circumstances that determine the actual meaning.
How do you respond to this is this seat taken?
Assuming that you want to give them the seat, you can respond with may: You may./You may use it….1 Answer
- Yes.
- Go ahead.
- Sure./Sure thing.
How do you ask for an empty seat?
A more common way to ask in the United States would be, “is anyone sitting there” for fixed seats or “can I have this chair” for a moveable chair.
What is the saying about having a seat?
To sit down; to take a seat. (idiomatic) A polite directive to sit down. Thanks for coming in.
What is seating mean?
The noun seating means the available seats in a room or area, so a theater could have seating for 100. Seating is also the action of helping people find their seats, or the specified time when people sit down.