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Specifically in the sentence: “A guide asked us not to touch the exhibits during the excursion”.
Do we use 〜て／でください as if we are saying “don’t touch this” or do we simply put a negative form and then と + some introductory verb?
Like:
案内者は見学の時に陳列品を手で持たないと... etc.
And what verb should we use to say “she asked”? I guess neither 聞く nor 頼む will be appropriate.
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If the guide is explaining several things, I would say:
作品に手を触れないようにと案内者は説明しました。
But if the guide is scolding you for having touched the exhibits, I would say:
作品に手を触れないようにと案内者に注意されました。
