I really hate to ask you this, but could you possibly lower your voices?
Excuse me, sir. I’m sorry to interrupt your meal.
No problem. Is something the matter?
Several other guests have made complaints about the noise coming from this table.
I see. I didn’t realize we were being so loud.
I really hate to ask you this, but could you possibly lower your voices?
We don’t mind at all. Sorry for the trouble.
That would be extremely helpful, sir. Or we’d be happy to reseat outside as well. You can talk as much as you like there.
Oh! Wonderful. Let’s do that.
Excuse me, but could you please get in line?
I’m sorry, but could you please get in line?
I hate to ask this, but could you please get in line?
I’m sorry, but could you just stop talking?
I’m sorry to have to ask, bur would you mind giving up your seat? These are priority seats.
I’m sorry, but would you mind waiting outside? We’re still preparing.
Sorry but, could you leave me alone for a bit?
Excuse me, but could please you put your cigarette out? This is a non-smoking area.
I really hate to ask you this, but would you mind working late this evening? We’re short-staffed today.