Tourist: Excuse me, ma’am. Do you know how to get to the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
Woman: Yes, of course. Is this your first time in New York City?
Tourist: Yes, it is. There is so much to do here.
Woman: It’s a great city. Do you know how the subway works?
Tourist: Yes, I have ridden it a couple of times. Can you give me directions to the museum?
Woman: Sure. We are here in Union Square. Go underground and take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th street. When you get out of the subway you will see the Metropolitan Museum. You can’t miss it.
Tourist: Wow, that seems easy. I think I can get there. Where else should I go?
Woman: If you have time, you should go visit some of the other museums near the Met. The Guggenheim is not far from there. You should also go to the Museum of Modern Art.
Tourist: They both sound great. I don’t have a guidebook, though. Do you know where I can buy one?
Woman: Right across the street is a large bookstore. You can find anything you need there. I would recommend getting a guidebook and a map of the city.
Tourist: Thanks so much for all your help.
Japanese and English translations