They asked me to show the lady to her seat. - Showing people to their seats is the common function of an usher. You can also use the verb "usher" but it is not as common.
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Gene93Can we also use "take someone to his seat"?Yes.
Gene93I don't think I'd use guideUse a guide in the wilderness, the jungle or on a rafting trip, not to get to a numbered seat in a theater.
Gene93A friend of mine used "guide people to their seats" in her CV.It's not wrong.
Gene93 "Could you, please, help the lady get to her seat"?Yes.
Gene93 Hello,Which version sounds better to you: "They asked me to guide/show the lady to her seat"? show Can we also use "take someone to his seat"? yes