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    This document contains two dialogues - one for dining alone at a restaurant and one for dining with friends. The first dialogue demonstrates typical interactions with a waitperson when dining alone, such as ordering a meal, drink, and paying the check. The second dialogue is an example of conversing with friends at a restaurant, including making recommendations, asking questions about dishes, and placing a group order with drinks. Key phrases for discussing food options and placing orders at a restaurant are also defined.

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    This document contains two dialogues - one for dining alone at a restaurant and one for dining with friends. The first dialogue demonstrates typical interactions with a waitperson when dining alone, such as ordering a meal, drink, and paying the check. The second dialogue is an example of conversing with friends at a restaurant, including making recommendations, asking questions about dishes, and placing a group order with drinks. Key phrases for discussing food options and placing orders at a restaurant are also defined.

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    This document contains two dialogues - one for dining alone at a restaurant and one for dining with friends. The first dialogue demonstrates typical interactions with a waitperson when dining alone, such as ordering a meal, drink, and paying the check. The second dialogue is an example of conversing with friends at a restaurant, including making recommendations, asking questions about dishes, and placing a group order with drinks. Key phrases for discussing food options and placing orders at a restaurant are also defined.

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    Dining at a Restaurant Alone

    This dialogue includes most of the basic questions you'll need to know when going to a restaurant alone. Practice it with a
    friend.
    Waitperson: Hi. How are you doing this afternoon?
    Customer (you): 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.

    At a Restaurant With Friends


    Next, use this dialogue to practice speaking at a restaurant when eating with friends. The dialogue includes questions to help
    you choose what to eat. For this role-play, you'll need three people instead of two.
    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.

    Key Vocabulary and Phrases


    Here are some key phrases used to discuss food in a restaurant when ordering and deciding on what to eat:

    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/glass of wine.

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