* 19 Going for a Drink, Eating Out (p.2 of 3)
19.7 When you place an order at a fast-food place
Give me a burger and fries. Listen <“May I take your order, please?” – “Give me a burger and fries.”>
I'd like a burger and fries. Listen <“What would you like?” – “I’d like a burger and fries.”>
Give me a cheeseburger and a shake. Listen <“What will it be?” – “Give me a cheeseburger and a shake.”>
I'll have a burger and a shake. Listen <“What will you have?” – “I’ll have a burger and a shake.”>
Give me a small soda. Listen <“May I help you?” – “Give me a small soda.”>
I'll have a soda. Listen <“Can I help you?” – “I’ll have a soda.”>
No ice, please. Listen <“Is there anything I can get for you?” – “Give me a glass of ginger ale. No ice, please.”>
Can I have some napkins? Listen (used with can or may or could) <“Oh, Miss! Can I have some napkins?”>
I'll have the same. Listen A “I am ordering the same thing that the person before me has just ordered.” <“What are you going to order?”– “I’ll have the same.”>
The same for me. Listen <“Can I take your order?” – “The same for me.”>
Make it two. Listen <“May I take your order?” – (Customer #1) “I’ll have a sandwich and a small salad.” (Customer #2) “Make it two. I always order what my wife does.”>
19.8 When you order food to take out or to eat in a shop
To go, please. Listen <“Here is our order. Two burgers and two large sodas. To go, please.”>
I'd like that to go. Listen <“Give me a chicken sandwich and a milk shake. I would like that to go.”>
I'll eat it here. Listen <“A garden salad, please. I will eat it here.”>
It's for here. Listen <“I’ll have a breakfast combo and a banana split. It’s for here.”>
19.9 When you ask for a table in a restaurant
A table for one, please. Listen < – “Do you want your table inside or on the terrace?” – “It’s kind of cold outside. I like that table by the fireplace.”>
A table for two. Listen < – “Do you have a reservation?” – “No, we don’t.” – “Then, there’ll be a fifteen-minute wait.”>
Two, please. Listen <“How many people do you have in your party?” – “Two, please.”>
We are a party of four. Listen <“How many people?” – “We are a party of four.”>
I have a reservation. The name is Johnson. Listen < – “I see Johnson on my list. We’ll have your table ready in just a few minutes.”>
19.10 When you wait for somebody else in a restaurant
I'm waiting for someone else. Listen < – “Would you like to order a drink while you are waiting?”>
I am expecting someone else. Listen < – “Can I get you something to drink? Coffee?”>
My friend will be along shortly. Listen <“Are you waiting for someone?” – “My friend will be along shortly.”>
We are waiting for another couple. Listen <“Will someone be joining you?” – “We are waiting for another couple.”>
19.11 When you request attention from a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
Oh, waiter! Listen <“Oh, waiter! We are ready to order.” – “Just a moment.”>
Oh, Miss! Listen <“Oh, Miss! We are ready for desert.”>
Excuse me, ma'am. Listen <“Excuse me, ma’am. May I have more hot water, please?”>
Pardon me, ma'am. Listen <“Pardon me, ma’am. Can I have the check?”>
Can you come here when you have a minute? Listen (used with can or could) < – “I’ll be with you in a minute.”>
19.12 When you ask for something to drink in a restaurant
I'd like some coffee. Listen <“Would you care for a drink?” – “I would like some coffee.”>
I'd like an espresso. Listen <“Would anyone like coffee?” – “I would like an espresso.”>
I'd like tea. Listen <“Would you like something to drink first?” – “I would like tea.”>
Just coffee for the moment. Listen <“Would you care for some wine?” – “Just coffee for the moment.”>
Just coffee for now. Listen <“Would you like to start with a cocktail?” – “Just coffee for now.”>
Coffee, please. Listen <“Is there anything I can get you?” – “Coffee, please.” – “Do you need cream and sugar?”>
Can you get me a glass of water? Listen (used with can or could) <“Could you get me a glass of water? No ice, please.” – “Sure. Just a minute.”>
Could I have some water, please? Listen (used with can or may or could) < – “Surely. Can I have your glass?”>
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