Inviting

Why dont we finish this over lunch?

How about finishing this over dinner?
Would you like to have dinner this evening?
Are you free for dinner?
We could finish discussing this at dinner?
Thank you, that would be a pleasure.
Id like to but unfortunately..
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 Recommending what to eat
Can I recommend something?
Would you like to try a typical dish from here?
The xxxxxxx is fantastic here.
The xxxxxxx is the specialty of the house.
If you like meat, you may like the xxxxx.
If you like fish, you may like the xxxxx.
If you are vegetarian you should try the xxxxx.
You've got to try the xxxxxxxxxx.
We can ask the waiter for a recommendation.
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 Expressing Preference
Would you prefer xxxx or xxxx?
Would you prefer the xxxx or the xxx?
I prefer red wine more than white wine.
I prefer fish to meat.
I prefer a vegetable dish more than anything else.

I think I would prefer the xx instead of the xx.

I like/love/adore xxxxxx.
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 Ordering
Could we start with something to drink?
Could we have a minute (to look at the menu)?
How is the xxxxx prepared?
Could I/we have the xxxxx.
Could I/we get the xxxxx.
I/we would like the xxxx.
We'd like to order the xxxxxxx.
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 Commenting On the Food
The food is delicious.
The xxxxx is delicious.
This is really spicy.
This is a bit bland.
This is incredible.
This melts in your mouth.
This tastes like.
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 Whats in it?
Are you allergic to anything?
What's in this dish?
What's in the xxxxx?
What's the xxxxx made of?
What does it consist of?
How is it made?
Is it a local dish?
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 Clarifying
Sorry, I didnt hear what you said.
Im sorry, could you say that again?
Could you say that one more time?
Thats right but... I would like it rare.
Thats right but mines without xxxxx.
Just in case you didnt hear me.
Just in case you didnt hear me, mines decaf.
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 Getting more

Could we get another bottle of wine?

Excuse me, could we get more bread?

Sorry, could I get this more well done?
Sorry, but could you cook this a bit more?

Would you like coffee and dessert?

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 Asking for the bill
Could we get the check please?
Could we get the bill please?
Could you bring the bill/check please?
The bill/check please?
Were ready to pay, thank you.
Do you accept Visa/American Express?
Its all set (meaning the change is the tip).
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 Offering to Pay
Ill get this.
Please, let me get this.
Oh, let me.
If its ok, Id like to pay.
This one is on me.
Its my treat.
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 Insisting On Paying
Please, I insist.
No no, I insist.
I wouldnt think of letting you pay.
I wouldnt think of it.
Its out of the question
You can get the next one.
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 Getting a Second Opportunity
Would you like to have an after dinner drink?
Would you like to have a night cap?
Would you be interested in playing golf tomorrow?

Would you like to see a show while youre in town?

Are you interested in seeing anything in particular?

Why dont we go to the

Lets get together tomorrow and
Why dont you come back next month and ..
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 Thanking
Thank you, that was fantastic.
Thank you, that was really enjoyable.
That was incredible, thank you.
I cant thank you enough.
Thank you, well have to do this again.
Thank you for your hospitality.
This was great. We have to do it again.
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 Inviting Recommending What to eat Expressing Preference

Ordering Commenting on the Food Whats In It?

Clarifying Getting More Asking for the Bill

Offering to Pay Insisting on Paying Getting a Second Opportunity

Thanking Anything Missing..... .?

Worksheet See if you can fill in each block with phrases that makes sense. 14
See if you coincide with the slides.
 The Broken Tea Cup
Drinks Appetizers Main Dish

Red Wine Shrimp Cocktail Hake with a pesto and

almond sauce
White Wine Steak Tips Dessert
Salmon with a Wasabi Apple pie a la
Ros Wine The Broken Appetizer Hollandaise Sauce
mode
Beer Asian Roll Fillet Mignon
-Butterfly Cut Chocolate
Water Chicken Strips in
shredded coconut
Cake
Cordon Bleu
Coffee
Scallop in Garlic Sauce Mushroom Pasta in Mud pie
Tea Homemade tomato
Spinach dip sauce
Milk The broken
Stuffed Egg Plant Cake
Orange Juice
Vegetable Curry Green tea
Ice-cream

*Your server will let you know about Our Daily Specials.
Sides dishes: Rice, Pasta, Garden Salad , Seasonal Vegetables (ask your server whats in season).
Please be courteous to your fellow diners. No cell phone use in the dining room.
A 15% Gratuity is charge to all parties of 6 or more people.
Role play host and guest and decide on what to eat before the waiter comes back. Your teacher 15
or another student can take the role of the waiter/waitress and you can practice ordering.