This conversation shows how two friends talk while ordering food at a restaurant. Learners will understand simple phrases to ask for food, drinks, and check the bill.
Riya – A hungry customer visiting a restaurant for the first time.
Waiter – A friendly restaurant staff member.
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1. Is this seat free? – Asking if a place is available.
Example 1: Excuse me, is this seat free, or is someone sitting here?
Example 2: The café was crowded, so I asked, “Is this seat free?”
2. Can I see the menu? – Request to look at the food list.
Example 1: Can I see the menu before I place my order?
Example 2: The waiter came to the table, and I said, “Can I see the menu?”
3. What do you recommend? – Asking for a suggestion.
Example 1: I can’t decide what to eat. What do you recommend?
Example 2: She asked the server, “What do you recommend for first-time visitors?”
4. I will take pasta. – Ordering food politely.
Example 1: After checking the menu, I said, “I will take pasta.”
Example 2: Everyone ordered different dishes, but I chose pasta.
5. Would you like something to drink? – Offering drinks.
Example 1: The host smiled and asked, “Would you like something to drink?”
Example 2: Before serving the food, she asked if I wanted any drink.
6. Can I have the bill, please? – Asking for the total payment.
Example 1: After finishing our dinner, I said, “Can I have the bill, please?”
Example 2: We were in a hurry, so he called the waiter for the bill.
7. Have a nice day! – A polite way to say goodbye.
Example 1: The shopkeeper smiled and said, “Have a nice day!”
Example 2: Before leaving the office, she wished everyone a nice day.
| Base Sentence | Alternative Expression | Real-Life Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| What do you recommend? | What would you suggest? | What would you suggest for a beginner? |
| What do you suggest? | What do you suggest for dinner? | |
| What should I choose? | What should I choose for my first trip? | |
| What is your recommendation? | What is your recommendation for this laptop? | |
| Which one do you recommend? | Which one do you recommend for daily use? | |
| What would you advise? | What would you advise in this situation? | |
| What do you think is best? | What do you think is best for my health? | |
| You’re welcome | My pleasure | My pleasure, happy to help. |
| No problem | No problem, anytime. | |
| Not at all | Not at all, it was easy. | |
| Don’t mention it | Don’t mention it, it’s nothing. | |
| Glad to help | Glad to help you with your project. | |
| Anytime | Anytime, just let me know. | |
| Happy to help | Happy to help, feel free to ask again. |