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What do you call these?

sweet--sour
I sometimes have to talk to foreigners at work and I stumble when I try to explain these to them. I get by just fine and can make myself be understood but I'd prefer if I had a script to follow. First image: would we call it a turn? Turn number? Your number??? Second: Cubicle?? It's where you go to see a representative (?) that will help you with your personal procedure (????) Third: USB??? Flashdrive???? For context, most foreigners I see are american seniors. And also I need proof of their address. So should I say "can you show me a home bill? Utility bil? Proof of address???"

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joined_under_duress•
1. The actual thing is a ticket but you seem to be referring to the number on it so, yes, that number would be your 'turn' or 'number in the queue' or just 'your number', given the context will include you pointing to the ticket at the same time. 2. Cubicles, yes. 3. Flash drive, thumb drive, USB stick, USB (thumb) drive <-- there's no one consensus here for native speakers. For proof of address, yes what you say will work but really you should have a list of valid proofs of address so your statement would be something like, "Can you show me proof of address? It should be one of these on the list: utility bill, tax bill, phone bill..." etc.
frothyloins•
Ticket, cubicle, thumb drive.
ralphpotato•
1. I don’t think these have a common name, but from your perspective guiding someone, you would point to it and say, “please take a number” and, “we’ll call your number when we’re ready for you”. 2. These are cubicles but I probably wouldn’t refer to them like that in the context of a visitor being helped by someone. If you were directing someone, you would more naturally say something like, “please head over to stall 1 to be assisted”. The word “stall” could also be something like, “desk 1” or “counter 1” or even “room 1” or something like that. Or you could point and say, “please see an attendant over there” something like that. 3. Flash drive is probably most common, but USB drive and thumb drive are also used. I think USB drive is probably a bit clearer for someone given that they usually have a USB connector sticking out. For the proof of address, the other comment said it right, but you should also clarify that it needs to be recent. Like, “please bring a recent utility bill or paystub that shows your address”.
B3N-Drowned•
Uhhh.. Alex, 'What is uploading a virus to the DMV/Bank office'.
patch-of-shore•
I honestly call these "a number"
zebostoneleigh•
In conversation, it's "a number." Yes, the thing with number on it is called a number. Take a number. Keep the number in your pocket until they call it. Don't lose your number. Technically, the number is on a **ticket** but they aren't called that in normal conversation unless you're a purchasing agent trying order a roll of them or the person installing the new tickets in the .... number machine. \---- Cubicle \---- Thumb drive or, if you're old: flash drive
ThomasApplewood•
There only referred to as a “number” But technically when they are saying “number” they are referring to the abstract concept represented by the figure on the paper, and not the paper itself. Honestly if I needed to mention the paper itself I’d say “the paper ticket with a number on it that you get at a store”
clovermite•
1. Ticket 2. Cubicle 3. USB Dongle or USB drive. I see others saying "Thumb drive", or "flash drive." If this is for memory storage, those terms are better. You could also go with "memory stick," though that's less common and more applicable for video game consoles. If it's not a memory device, however, "dongle" is the generic term for a piece of hardware that is generally small and only has a usb port to interface with the computer.
ThirdSunRising•
1. Most of the time we literally call them numbers. As in, take a number and have a seat. Formally, I believe they are called tickets 2. Those are cubicles. 3. That’s a usb flash drive, often called a “thumb drive” in American English because of its size and shape
LifeHasLeft•
1. A ticket (or “number”, ie. “please take a number”) 2. Cubicles. Generally *not* for collaborative work or meetings with someone. They are used for quiet, individual work. If you want to meet a representative they would likely do that with you in a more private setting. 3. There are many names, USB drive, thumb drive, flash stick, USB stick, flash storage, USB flash drive, pen drive, memory stick, etc. They are virtually interchangeable terms, see [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_flash_drive). When you need proof of someone’s address you’d just say so. “For this paperwork I will need proof of your address. Valid documents include a utility bill or mortgage statement.” (I don’t know what documents are actually valid for your purposes)
BouncingSphinx•
Number ticket Cubicle USB stick, flash drive, thumb drive “I need a proof of address, like a utility bill or piece of mail with your name and address on it.”
Existing_Charity_818•
First image: pretty much just call it a number. Telling someone to grab one of those is “take a number.” If there’s an exact word for it, I don’t know it Second image: it’s a cubicle. Cube in slang, but I’d stick with cubicle Third image: there’s actually a lot of names for these. USB drive is what I’d use, but also common are thumb drive, flash drive, and USB stick Caption: you can just say proof of address. Most people are used to needing that and will know what qualifies - especially seniors. If they need examples, utility bill is a great one
RustyTheNubb•
1. never actually seen one in person, don’t think they use them anymore but a “ticket” 2. cubicle 3. flash drive
Ippus_21•
-Ticket/ticket number -cubicles -Jump drive or flash drive, also USB key.
sics2014•
1) I'd call that a deli ticket or something. I've only ever seen them as grocery store delis. 2) cubicles 3) flashdrive "I'll need you to bring something that shows proof of address, such as a bill or paystub."
RandomHuman369•
For context, I'm British and have always lived in the UK. 1. A ticket, although I haven't seen one for years - nowadays they tend to be digitised. You could also say "Please wait for your number to be called.". 2. A cubicle is fine and if they're numbered then you could say something like "You're with Sally in cubicle number 3." or "Please go to Sally in cubicle number 3.". If they're not numbered (or otherwise labelled), then you could instead say something like "You need to see Sally in the 3rd cubicle on the left.". 3. I'd personally call it a memory stick or USB stick, but I've heard many other names including thumb drive and flash drive. I think USB stick is probably the most universally understood. Yes, asking for "proof of address" is fine and it's common to give some examples. Some places have a list of documents they accept or prefer if you have them that you could refer them to, but other just list some common ones they might have - driving licence is commonly used in the UK for example.