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Directions

signs; traffic lights; blinking lights, or blinkers; one-way streets; con-
struction sites; U-turn signs; and railroad tracks.
You may also need to have directions to get around your place
of work, a store, or other building sites. Most large facilities have site
maps, some even in frames in the lobby of the building. If you are
visiting a colleague, client, or customer at a large facility, a guard may
give you a map as you drive in. Interior maps may also be available.

Phrases to Use When Asking for Directions
I [am lost, am confused, need help, made the wrong turn,
need directions].
[Can you tell me, Do you know] where the [post office,
hospital, mall, bus station, local bank, gas station] is?
[I am trying to get to, How do I get to, Which way is, Where
can I find] [Elm Street, the town post office, the town police
station, the hospital, the nearest gas station, Dr. Smith’s
office]?

What is the [easiest, best, most direct, shortest, fastest] way to
get to . . . ?

[How do I get to, Where do I find, Where is, Please direct
me to, Could you please tell me where] [the elevator, the
escalator, the restroom, the men’s room, the ladies’ room, the
dressing room, the supply closet, the conference room] is?

Is the [conference room, copy center, health club] on this
floor?

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