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If you have been waiting at the bus stop for some time and you would like to know when the bus is due to arrive ask the following question.

You

Good afternoon.

Stranger

Good afternoon.

You

I’m hoping you can help me.

Stranger

I will try.

You

Could you tell me what time the bus gets here?

Stranger

Yes the bus should be here in about five minutes. As a rule they run every twenty minutes.

You

Thank you.

Stranger

You’re welcome.