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For example I know a name of a person who I need to meet at some place. When I come that place I need to ask somebody at the entrance/check-in/reception to call that person? What is the right way to ask?

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Here are some options. You could adapt or vary any of them.

"Hello, I'm here to meet with Mary Wong."

"Hello, I have a meeting with Mary Wong."

"Hello, I have an appointment with Mary Wong."

Usually, the receptionist will then contact the person and have them come to meet you.

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Yes, but the receptionist could be reply "Who is Mary Wong?" – Carlo_R. Oct 18 '12 at 20:39

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