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* 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.”>

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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.”>

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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.”>

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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.”>

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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.”>

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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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