Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
jeden Wunsch von den Augen ablesen
English translation:
to anticipate somebody's (your) every wish
German term
The right words for the right price
Native in: English 
Works in: German to English, English to German
jeden Wunsch von den Augen ablesen
I know what is meant here, but I can't come up with a good English equivalent. I want to stress that they know your wishes before you do. Is anyone feeling creative?
Jun 27, 2007 18:49: Steffen Walter changed "Term asked" from "von den Augen ablesen" to "jeden Wunsch von den Augen ablesen" , "Field" from "Other" to "Marketing" , "Field (specific)" from "General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters" to "Idioms / Maxims / Sayings"
Jun 28, 2007 19:02: Steffen Walter changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/653028">Courtney Sliwinski's</a> old entry - "jeden Wunsch von den Augen ablesen"" to ""to anticipate somebody\'s (your) every wish""
Proposed translations
Germany
Practical business experience, reliable
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English to German
to anticipate somebody's (your) every wish
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Nicole Snoek (X)
: you just beat me to it :) (http://www.rent.com/rentals/texas/austin-and-vicinity/austin...
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I am surprised, have been working since 5am
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Ulrike Kraemer
: Hi, Stephen. You ok?
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thanks, no...very oveworked
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Diana Loos
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thanks diana, long time no hear...hope you are keeping well
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mill2
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Germany
Never lost in translation
Native in: German 
, English
Works in: English to German, German to English, French to English, and 4 more.
Offers all creature comforts...
This is why I asked for more context. I am a bad context giver generally, but have recently changed my mind about this context thingy...
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Stephen Sadie
: not sure how well this would be undestood, even by english native speakers
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Canada
Friendly, fast & certified!
Native in: German (Variants: Swiss, Platt / Nieder (Low German), Austrian, Germany)
Works in: English to German, German to English, German
rephrase
"[you can/please] Rest assured that we will do everything to make your stay [as] pleasant and enjoyable [as possible]"
Countless variations are possible:
pleasant and memorable, exciting and enjoyable
'holiday' instead of 'stay' etc.
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ok- 'will cater to your every whim'
| I would like to stress however, that this is the type of place that caters to your needs, before you know they exist. |
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Stephen Sadie
: also works nicely
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Ulrike Kraemer
: mit Stephen
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Isla
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Astrid Elke Witte
: Yes, this sounds good.
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Paul Cohen
: Exactly. "jeden Wunsch von den Augen ablesen" should not be translated too literally. It's just another way of saying that the service is top-notch.
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Steffen Walter
: Yesss.
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Canada
Accuracy and A1 presentation
Native in: Hungarian , English (Variant: US)
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English, Hungarian to English, and 13 more.
your wishes are granted even before you make them
United States
High quality at a reasonable price
Native in: German
Works in: English to German, German to English, German, and 1 more.
(you will) enjoy a level of comfort you never encountered/experienced before
I agree with Stephen that any suggestions including "satisfying, satisfied, etc. could be misinterpreted in a sexual way.
literally it would mean that they would know your needs/desires by looking at you without you actually having to say it out loud.
as in:
you open the bar in your hotel room and there it is, your favorite brand of whiskey.
They'll go to any length providing any comfort (even those you did not ask for - like a massaging shower head).
So, you won't have to say anything - you will be completely happy.
It's a magic place where all your wishes are automatically fulfilled.
suggestions:
(you will) enjoy a comfort you never experienced before
you will have the most exquisite experience possible/ever/you ever had.
we are committed to providing a most exquisite experience
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