Accepting and refusing food politely with an example conversation

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1 Accepting and refusing food politely with an example conversation Accepting and refusing food politely English lesson During this English lesson you will learn how to accept food and refuse politely in a cafe or if you are just at a friends house. The last part of the lesson is a small conversation between 2 people and a waiter at a restaurant. How to ask someone if they want something When asking someone if they want something say "would you like" It is more polite then saying "Do you want something" Formal would you like a sandwich Informal Do you want a sandwich very informal sandwich Formal yes please no, thank you Informal yes I'd like some no, thanks very informal I'd love one no

2 How to accept a cup of coffee and how you would you like it Would you like a cup of coffee Formal would you like a coffee Informal do you want a coffee very informal coffee Formal yes please no, thank you Informal yes I'd like some no, thanks very informal I'd love one no Saying how you would like your coffee Black with sugar, White, no sugar, White with sugar, Black, no sugar, A little milk, but no sugar, English vocabulary you need to learn when ordering or asking for food bottle, slice, pot, bowl, cup, glass, piece I would like a bowl of soup

3 2 cups of coffee Can I have a glass of water with my meal English people like to drink tea made in a pot. I would like a slice of pizza How many bottles of coke would you like with your meal?

4 Instead of a slice of cake / pizza, you can ask for a piece of cake most times you would ask for a slice. A conversation that you may have with a waiter in an English restaurant. Bean and Jones had agreed to meet for a drink and some food. Good afternoon, may I take your order? Jones: Yes, I'd would a glass of orange juice and a piece of cake, Waiter (speaking to Bean): And what would you like? Bean: I'll will have a cup of English tea Would you like piece of cake as well Bean: No, thank you. Thank you for your order, I will bring it to your table as soon as it is ready. Practise this with a friend if possible, it is a great way to start learning conversation Naturally Speaking Booking a Table Placing Your Order Complaining I'd like to reserve / book a table for four at 8pm, I'd like to reserve / book a table for a party of six at 8pm, I'd like to book a table for two at 8 in the name of Hand, I'd like the..., For starters I'll have the soup and for the main course I'd like the roast beef. Could I have chips instead of new potatoes, What is the house Excuse me, but my meal is cold. Excuse me, we've been waiting for over half an hour for our drinks. I'm sorry but I ordered the side salad not the vegetables. Excuse me this steak is over done, I ordered

5 Could we have a table special today? rare. by the window, Is there anything you I'm afraid this wine would recommend? tastes corked. Could we have a non- Could I see the wine Excuse me this wine smoking table, menu, isn't chilled properly. Could we have a table I'll have a bottle of the away from the South African kitchen/toilets, Cabernet Sauvignon. I'll have a glass of Could we have a house red/white, booth, Could you make sure Which wine would it's a quiet table, you recommend? Arriving at the Restaurant Good evening, the name is Hand. I have a table booked for six. Do you have the menu in English/German/Fren ch..., Do you have a high chair for young children, Could we have a table over there, I'm sorry but I asked for a table by the window. Could we have an extra chair, During/After the Meal Could we have some more bread, Do you have a pepper mill? Could I have some dressing, Could you pass me the salt, That was delicious. My compliments to the chef. Paying Could I have the bill, Do you take Visa? We'd like separate bills, Is service included? No, This is on me. (When you wish to pay for everyone.)

6 Dialogue MR AND MRS SMITH ARE OUT CELEBRATING THEIR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. It's 8pm. Smith (Jack) and s Smith (Jill) are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. They have just arrived at the restaurant. s & s Well here we are. What do you think? It's lovely Jack. Are you sure we can afford it? Well I may have to do some washing up, but you're worth it. The waiter arrives. Good evening sir, madame. Good evening. We have a reservation for a table for two in the name of Smith. Yes sir. May I take your coats? Waiter takes their coats and hangs them up. Thank you. Your welcome. Would you like to come to the table or would you prefer to order in the bar? I wouldn't mind an aperitif. We'll order in the bar. Please follow me, I'll bring you the menu in a moment. & s Smith order their drinks at the bar and sit down to look at the menu. s Oh dear Jack, it's all in French! Well that's what we're paying for. Don't worry I've got an idea.

7 Are you ready to order sir? s Not really. Could you recommend something. Certainly sir. The fresh lobster is particularly good this evening, and for starters may I recommend a light consomme? Sounds lovely, what do you think dear? Oh yes, I love lobster. So, that's two consomme and two lobsters. Would you like to look at the wine menu? Why don't you bring us what you think will go best. Nothing too expensive though. No problem sir. I'll call you as soon as your table is ready. The waiter walks away. s You are clever Jack, but what about dessert. Don't worry, they bring round a sweet trolley, so we just point at what we fancy! A while later & s Smith have finished eating and are drinking their coffee. & s Smith Was everything to your satisfaction? Yes, lovely thank you. The whole meal was delicious, our compliments to the chef. Unfortunately we have to be back for the baby-sitter so could we pay now? Certainly sir, I'll bring you the bill. Would you like me to order you a taxi. Yes that would be great, thank you. s What a nice man, we must leave him a good tip. Yes of course.