Talking To Delivery Drivers In China – Come Back In 15 Minutes!

In our previous post, we talked about how to ask the delivery driver to leave your package with the Security Guard (bǎoān). Today is our last post in the series. We’ll cover how to ask the delivery driver to come back in fifteen minutes.

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The delivery guy calls. You’re almost home, but not quite! Below we cover how to ask him to come back in a little while.

Watch the video, copy the phrases below and practice them later!

So the delivery guy calls and you’re still en route, but you’ll arrive soon! Here’s what to say:

I’m on the way.
我在路上
wǒ zài lù shang

Can you come back in 15 minutes?
能十五分钟后回来吗
néng shíwǔ fēnzhōng hòu húi lái ma

Sorry to trouble you.
辛苦你了
xīnkǔ nǐ le

Thank you.
谢谢
xièxie

Try it out. Practice lots! Watch the video above to practice your tones!

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