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When waiting for a table at a restaurant, we can use the following: "What is the waiting time/period for my table?" Open ended question We are asking specifically, how long we still have to wait for our table. If we ask "Is it my turn yet? the answer can be "No, not yet" which means, you then have to ask another question, to find out how long you still have to wait.

You can ask : When is it my turn? Is it almost my turn? How long do I have to wait?

Well, it depends where you are in the world. There are countries where many residents don't have any respect whatsoever for queues or fellow humans waiting for something! They will push in front of you as if you don't exist! In the UK this is seen as disrespectful and loutish behaviour and people will either feel angry about it - or feel extremely sorry for these people so lacking in elegance, that have such bad upbringing and education! In the UK, it will be quite clear where you are in the queue, so either of the above phrases will not be necessary!

>How long do I still have to wait? *This is asking directly how long you must still wait to get a table and get served. ################# >Am I closer to being helped? *This is indirectly asking if the line is actually moving and if you are any closer than what you were before. ################## Other sentences a. Am I next to be seated? b. Why the long wait? c. When is it my turn? ...................***................

The verb to 'guess' has several meanings, but, in this context, it means 'to think, believe, or suppose'. When you make a positive statement but would like to confirm it with a question, the question is in the negative such as 'isn't it?'. So, you may ask: I guess its almost my turn now, isn't it? The adverb 'how' has several meanings, but, in this context, it means 'to what extent, degree, etc.?'. The adjective 'long' has several meanings, but, in this context, it means 'having considerable duration in time'. So, you may ask: How long do I still have to wait for my turn?

Will we be seated soon? - In this way you are asking if there will be a table ready for you soon. How much longer before we are seated? - this means that you want to know the length of time that you still need to wait before you are shown to a table.

Can you tell me if I'm next in line? I've been waiting in queue for ages now! I hope I don't have to wait in line much longer. I'm famished! (famished = extremely hungry) I've been standing in line for a while now. It must be my turn next? I am heading the line now. It must be my turn next!

If you have been waiting in line for a restaurant and you would like to know if it is almost your turn, you could ask any of the following: "Is it almost my turn?", "How long will it be before I gain a table?" or "Will it be my turn soon?".

All three of these example sentences have basically the same meaning when asking if you are allowed to do something, like order at a restaurant. Please notice that the main grammatical point is the noun, "turn," when refers to your place in a line or a queue.