When you walk into a restaurant, the waiter or waitress might ask you a question. Here’s a simple conversation that might happen when you arrive.
Waitress:
"Hello! How many people?"
Customer:
"Two, please."
Waitress:
"Follow me, please."
Customer:
"Thank you!"
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Once you sit down, the waitress might give you a menu. You can take your time to look at it.
Waitress:
"Here is the menu. Can I get you something to drink?"
Customer:
"Yes, I’ll have water, please."
Waitress:
"Sure. I'll bring that right away."
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Now, it’s time to order your food. The waitress will come back after a few minutes.
Waitress:
"Are you ready to order?"
Customer:
"Yes, I’d like a pizza, please."
Waitress:
"Would you like anything else?"
Customer:
"No, thank you."
Waitress:
"Great! I’ll get that for you."
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Sometimes, you might need something, like a napkin or a fork. Here's how you can ask politely.
Customer:
"Excuse me, can I have a napkin, please?"
Waitress:
"Of course! Here you go."
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If you’re not sure what a dish is, you can ask the waitress for help.
Customer:
"What is the chicken soup?"
Waitress:
"It’s a soup with chicken, vegetables, and noodles."
Customer:
"That sounds good. I’ll try that!"
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When you finish eating, it’s time to pay. You can ask for the check like this:
Customer:
"Excuse me, can I have the check, please?"
Waitress:
"Sure! I’ll bring it right away."
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It’s always good to say thank you at the end of your meal.
Waitress:
"Thank you for coming! Have a great day!"
Customer:
"Thank you! The food was delicious!"
Waitress:
"I’m glad you liked it. Goodbye!"
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Practice these conversations, and soon you’ll feel confident speaking English at a restaurant! Happy learning!