他是我们这的常客 不过有段时间没来过了
“[Reservation: October 14—Ms. Jian] He's a regular customer here, but he hasn't come here for a while. [Reservation: October 12—Ms. Jian]”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
夏总是吧
“[Reservation: October 14—Ms. Jian] You mean Mr. Xia, right?”
他 是我 们这的 常客 不过 有 段时间 没来过 了
“[Reservation: October 14—Ms. Jian] He's a regular customer here, but he hasn't come here for a while. [Reservation: October 12—Ms. Jian]”
“It was always Leilei who made the reservations.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Recognizing a customer as a regular reflects the relational intimacy expected in Chinese hospitality and service industries.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
regular customer / frequent guest
Used in hospitality and dining to identify patrons who visit frequently.
for a while / for quite some time
A standard spoken phrase indicating a notable duration without specifying exact days.
Indicates a continuing change of state regarding the customer's absence.
