Waiting for the receipt vs Waiting for the reception

Both phrases are correct, but 'Waiting for the receipt' means waiting for a document that confirms a transaction, while 'waiting for the reception' means waiting for a social gathering or event.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used when waiting for a document that confirms a transaction.

"Waiting for the receipt"

This phrase is used when waiting for a document, such as a bill or proof of purchase, to be provided after a transaction.

Examples:

I'm just waiting for the receipt so I can leave.
Make sure to keep the receipt for your records.

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We're still waiting for a hard copy of the receipt.
Ziva was just waiting for the right time.
The men are waiting for orders.
The rescue bird waiting for orders.
Wonder what he's waiting for...
Just waiting for Brick's girlfriend.
Still waiting for the bacterial DNA results.
There's no waiting for a second.
Plane's waiting for you at Norfolk.
We were waiting for a meeting to start.
The problem is waiting for eventually.
- She's waiting for her idol.
A gentleman is waiting for you.
They have a bed waiting for you.
- Next door waiting for you.
The cattle cars were waiting for us.
My bride is waiting for me.
Something special's waiting for you.
Maybe one's waiting for you.
Keeps waiting for publishers to reply.

Alternatives:

waiting for the proof of purchase
waiting for the bill
waiting for the invoice
waiting for the transaction confirmation
waiting for the document

This phrase is correct and commonly used when waiting for a social gathering or event to begin.

"Waiting for the reception"

This phrase is used when waiting for a social event or gathering to start, such as a party, wedding, or ceremony.

Examples:

We are waiting for the reception to begin.
The guests were waiting for the reception to start.

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Perhaps you'd be more comfortable waiting in the reception room, Senator.
Your son's waiting for you in reception.
It'll be waiting for you at reception without the tape.
Would you mind waiting in the reception area while Kate and I talk?
Our Mantus expert has arrived and is waiting in reception.
A Father Brennan is waiting downstairs at reception.
If you find a reception committee waiting for you... will you believe then that Mrs. Karswell loves her son, not us?
Let them get inside. I want to know if there's a reception party waiting.
Penny, would you mind waiting in reception and give us just one minute?
That's a one-way ticket to Guantanamo Bay and a reception party of aggrieved marines waiting for you.
The celebrated Anna Pavlovna Scherer, most intimate lady-in-waiting of the Empress Maria Fedorovna, gave at her home the receptions which she alone had a gift for organizing.
In such cases, depending on the reception capacity, applications may be dealt with in stages, provided that the family members' waiting period is not longer than three years.
Patrick and I discussed tiling the reception area.
The reception for my article on Saturday.
I can resign at the reception...
Ziva was just waiting for the right time.
The men are waiting for orders.
The rescue bird waiting for orders.
Wonder what he's waiting for...
Just waiting for Brick's girlfriend.

Alternatives:

waiting for the event
waiting for the party
waiting for the ceremony
waiting for the gathering
waiting for the celebration

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