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* 19 Going for a Drink, Eating Out (p.3 of 3)

 

19.13   When you are not ready to order in a restaurant

 

I'm not ready to order yet.   Listen   <“Do you know what you want?” – “No. I’m not ready to order yet. May I have a few more minutes to decide?”>

I haven't decided what I want yet.   Listen   <“Are you ready to order?” – “No. I haven’t decided what I want yet”.>

I need a few more minutes to decide.   Listen   <“Can I take your order now?” – “I need a few more minutes to decide.”>

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19.14   When you are ready to order in a restaurant

 

I'm ready to order.   Listen   < – “I’ll take your order in a minute.”>

Can you take my order now?   Listen   < – “I’ll be back in a minute.”>

Can I order now?   Listen   < – “I’ll be right with you.”>

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19.15   When you inquire your dining partner about their ordering plans

 

What are you ordering?   Listen   A “What food are you planning to order?”   < – “I’m ordering a bowl of soup and a beef sandwich.”>

What are you having?   Listen   < – “I’ll have a steak with a small salad.”>

What are you drinking?   Listen   A “What drink are you planning to order?”   < – “I’m drinking a glass of red wine with my meal and then a cup of coffee with my desert.”>

Have you decided on something?   Listen   < – “I think I’ll take lamb chops.”>

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19.16   When you ask a waiter about restaurant specials

 

Do you have any specials today?   Listen   < – “The specials are listed on the back of the menu.”>

What are your specials today?   Listen   < – “Let me tell you about our specials.”>

What is the special of the day?   Listen   < – “The special of the day is fried salmon with white rice and steamed vegetables.”>

What would you suggest?   Listen   < – “Pork chops with red wine is very good.”>

What would you recommend?   Listen   < – “Shrimp cocktail is good for starters.”>

Do you have any recommendations?   Listen   < – “I would recommend lobster bisque and crab cakes made from the local variety of crab.”>

What's the soup of the day?   Listen   < – “Our soup of the day is chicken noodle soup.”>

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19.17   When you give instructions how your steak is to be cooked in a restaurant

 

I'd like my steak rare.   Listen   <“How would you like your steak prepared?” – “I would like my steak rare.” – “Excellent choice!”>

I'd like my steak medium.   Listen   <“How would you like your steak?” – “I’d like my steak medium.”>

I'd like my steak well-done.   Listen   <“How would you like that done?” – “I’d like my steak well-done.”>

Can I get it well-done?   Listen   < – “Sure. Would you like soup or salad with it?”>

Please make sure it's well-done.   Listen   < – “Yes, I will. Would you like a baked potato or rice with it?”>

I want the steak thoroughly cooked.   Listen   < – “I will make sure of it. What kind of dressing would you like on your salad? We have Italian, Ranch, and Blue Cheese.”>

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19.18   When you order an additional serving in a restaurant

 

I need more water.   Listen   <“Oh, waiter! I need more water.” – “Sure. Is there anything else I can get for you?”>

I need more bread.   Listen   <“Ma’am! I need more bread.”>

I need more coffee.   Listen   <“Pardon me! I need more coffee.”>

I need more butter.   Listen   <“Excuse me! I need more butter.”>

May I have some more bread, please?   Listen   (used with can or may or could)   <“Miss! Can I have some more bread, please?” – “Oh, sure! Is there anything else?”>

Could I have more coffee, please?   Listen   (used with can or may or could)   < – “Just a moment.”>

Could I have some more butter, please?   Listen   (used with can or may or could)   < – “I’ll be right there.”>

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19.19   When you ask for a bill in a restaurant

 

I'd like the bill, please.   Listen   A “I would like to receive the bill for my food and drink.”   <The waiter asked, “How was your dinner?” Jane replied, “It was really good. I’d like the bill, please”.>

Check, please.   Listen   <After Bob had finished his dessert, he said, “Check, please”.>

Could I have the bill?   Listen   (used with can or may or could)   <“Waiter! Can I have the bill?”>

Could I have the check?   Listen   (used with can or may or could)   <“Did you enjoy your meal?” – “Yes, it was great. Could I have the check?”>

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19.20   When you want to pay for the meals or drinks of your friends

 

I'm buying the dinner.   Listen   <Jim told me, “I am buying the dinner.”>

The dinner is on me.   Listen   A “I am paying the bill for the dinner.”   <John grabbed the check and told his friends at the table, “The dinner is on me.”>

I'm buying the drinks.   Listen   <“I am buying the drinks.” – “Thank you, dear friend. It’s so nice of you.”>

The drinks are on me.   Listen   A “I am paying for the drinks.”   <“Guys, the drinks are on me”, said Bill at the end of the dinner.>

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19.21   When you want each person to pay for their meals or drinks

 

Let's go Dutch.   Listen   A “Let us split the cost of our meal so that everyone pays for his or her own expenses.”   <After the dinner my girlfriend told me, “Let’s go Dutch.”>

 

 

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