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Grandfather Abdullah’s Stories · Episode 16 · English

Let me speak

At a service centre, the employee speaks directly to Grandfather, while Salem helps when asked.

Full English dialogue

Scene 1

Service employee: What service does your father need?

Salem: My father will explain it himself.

Scene 2

Service employee: Go ahead, Abdullah. I'm listening.

Grandfather Abdullah: I'd like to update my address.

Scene 3

Service employee: Is this the new address?

Grandfather Abdullah: Yes, and this is the contact number.

Scene 4

Grandfather Abdullah: Salem, could you pass me the paper?

Salem: Here you are, Dad.

Scene 5

Service employee: Take your time checking the details.

Grandfather Abdullah: They're all correct.

Scene 6

Grandfather Abdullah: I'm glad I explained my request myself.

Salem: And I'm here if you need me.

View the original illustrated story (Arabic)Original Arabic illustrated story, episode 16: Let me speak

Inspired by themes from Guarantees of Senior Citizens’ Rights in the United Arab Emirates by Dr Salem Abdullah Al Nuaimi.