2.2 Ordering drinks, beverages and food (0)
Read and translate these dialogues.
These dialogues provide most of the basic questions you'll need to know when working at a restaurant :
Waitperson: Hi. How are you doing this afternoon?
Customer: Fine, thank you. Can I see a menu, please?
Waitperson:: Certainly, here you are.
Customer: Thank you. What's today's special?
Waitperson:: Grilled tuna and cheese on rye.
Customer: That sounds good. I'll have that.
Waitperson:: Would you like something to drink?
Customer: Yes, I'd like a coke.
Waitperson:: Thank you. (returning with the food) Here you are. Enjoy your meal!
Customer: Thank you.
Waitperson:: Can I get you anything else?
Customer: No thanks. I'd like the check, please.
Waitperson:: That'll be $14.95.
Customer: Here you are. Keep the change!
Waitperson: Thank you! Have a good day!
Customer: Goodbye.
Next, practice questions you will need to help guests choosing what to eat:
Kevin: The spaghetti looks really good.
Alice: It is! I had it the last time I was here.
Peter: How is the pizza, Alice?
Alice: It's good, but I think the pasta is better. What would you recommend?
Waitperson: I'd recommend the lasagna. It's excellent!
Alice: That sounds great. I'll have that.
Waitperson: Fine. Would you like an appetizer?
Alice: No, lasagna is more than enough for me!
Kevin: I think I'll have the lasagna as well.
Waitperson::\ Right. That's two lasagnas. Would you care for an appetizer?
Kevin: Yes, I'll take the calamari.
Peter: Oh, that sounds good! I can't decide between the chicken marsala and grilled fish.
Waitperson:: The fish is fresh, so I'd recommend that.
Peter: Great. I'll have the fish. I'd also like a salad.
Waitperson: What would you like to drink?
Kevin: I'll have water.
Alice: I'd like a beer.
Peter: I'll take a glass of red wine.
Waitperson: Thank you. I'll get the drinks and the appetizers.
Kevin: Thank you.
Topical Vocabulary
- Could I have a menu, please?
- Here you are.
- Enjoy your meal!
- Would you like ...
- Can I get you anything else?
- I'd like the check, please.
- That'll be ...
- Have a good day!
- The spaghetti / steak / chicken looks good.
- How is the pizza / fish / beer?
- What would you recommend?
- I'd like my steak rare / medium / well done.
- Are there any nuts / peanuts? My child has allergies.
- Do you have any vegetarian dishes?
- Could I have a glass of water, please?
- Could you tell me where the restroom is?
- I'd recommend the lasagna / steak / pizza.
- Would you care for an appetizer / a beer / a cocktail?
- I'd like to have a beer / steak / a glass of wine.
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