dialogue

Ordering A Meal

Waiter : Would you like to order now,Miss?

Ms.Adams : Yes, we may as well.What would you like Catherine?

Catherine : I don't usually eat much at lunchtime.

Ms. Adams : You must eat something.Remember,we still have much to do.

Catherine : Could I have a chicken sandwich,please?

Ms. Adams : Of course.I'll have fried chicken,a salad,and some rice.

Waiter : What kind of salad, Miss?

Ms. Adams : What do you recommend?

Waiter : We prepare a very good Ceasar's salad.

Ms. Adams : Very well,then, I'll have a Ceasar's salad.

Waiter : Would you like something to drink?

Catherine : Orange juice please.

Ms. Adams : Make two glasses.

Something to talk about

1. When someone offers you a meal in a restaurant,should you choose

the food you like? Or should you let your host choose for you.

2. Discuss the social etiquette in eating in a restaurant.

Making Reservation

A: Shogun Restaurant.

B: Hi, I would like to make a dinner reservation.

A: Of course, what evening will you be joining us on?

B: We will need the reservation for Tuesday night.

A: What time would you like the reservation for?

B: We would prefer 7:00 or 7:30.

A: How many people will you need the reservation for?

B: There will be 4 of us.

A: Fine, I can seat you at 7:00 on Tuesday, if you would kindly give me your name.

B: Thank you. The last name is Foster.

A: See you at 7:00 this Tuesday, Mr. Foster.

B: Thank you so much. I appreciate your help.

Ordering Foods and Drinks

A: Can I start you off with anything to drink?

B: Yes, may I have some water, please?

A: Sure, would you like any appetizers today?

B: May I get an order of barbeque wings?

A: No problem, can I get you anything else?

B: No, thank you, that'll be all for now.

A: Let me know when you're ready to order your food.

B: I'm ready.

A: What can I get you?

B: May I have the fettuccini Alfredo?

A: Will that be all?

B: Yes, that's it.

A: May I get you anything to drink?

B: Yes, please. May I get a glass of lemonade?

A: Would you like an appetizer?

B: May I get an order of barbeque wings?

A: Sure, would you like anything else?

B: That'll be fine for now, thank you.

A: Tell me when you want to order the rest of your food.

B: Excuse me. I'm ready to order.

A: What would you like?

B: Let me have the baby-back ribs.

A: Sure, will there be anything else that I can get you?

B: That will be it for now.

Ordering Fast food

A: Welcome, what would you like to order?

B: I would like to get a double cheeseburger.

A: Would you like everything on it?

B: I would like everything on it, thank you.

A: Do you want any fries?

B: Let me get some large curly fries.

A: Can I get you anything to drink?

B: Sure, how about a medium Pepsi?

A: Is that everything?

B: That'll be all. Thanks.

A: You're welcome, and your total is $5.48.

B: Thank you. Here you go.

Favorite Movie

A: What's your favorite movie?

B: My favorite movie is Superbad.

A: Oh, why is that?

B: It's the funniest movie that I've ever seen.

A: That's true. It is a very funny movie.

B: You've seen it before?

A: Yes, I saw that movie the first day it came out in theaters.

B: Didn't you laugh through the whole movie? I did.

A: Me too. That movie brought tears to my eyes.

B: Mine too.

A: I have it on DVD at my house if you want to come over and watch it.

B: Sure, let's go.

Favorite Music

A: What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

B: I enjoy listening to all kinds of music.

A: What kind?

B: I like to listen to Rock and R&B.

A: Why do you like that type of music?

B: I like the kinds of instruments that they use.

A: I think that's an excellent reason to like something.

B: Thanks, I feel the same way.

Leisure Activities

A: Tell me, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

B: I enjoy drawing and painting.

A: You know how to draw and paint?

B: Yes, I do.

A: When did you learn how to do that?

B: I learned back in high school.

A: Oh, so you took an art class?

B: Yeah, I loved that class.

A: I see that you're pretty talented.

B: Thank you very much.

A: I wish I had a talent like that.

B: I'm sure you have a talent. It's just hidden.

Accepting an Invitation to a Party

A: Hey, what's up?

B: Nothing really.

A: I'm throwing a party on Friday.

B: I didn't realize that.

A: You didn't?

B: Nobody has told me anything about your party.

A: Did you want to go?

B: When does it start?

A: At 8:00 p.m.

B: I'll be there.

A: I'd better see you there.

B: Of course.

A: What's going on with you?

B: Fine. What's going on with you?

A: I'm having a party this Friday.

B: I had no idea.

A: Is that right?

B: I didn't hear anything about it.

A: Can you go?

B: What time?

A: It starts at 8 o'clock.

B: I'll go.

A: I hope that I'll see you there.

B: No doubt.

Declining an Invitation to a Party

A: What's up?

B: Nothing, how about you?

A: Next Saturday, I'm going to have a party.

B: Oh, really?

A: You are coming?

B: Probably not.

A: Why is that?

B: I don't feel like going.

A: Why not?

B: I really can't stand going to parties.

A: I understand, I guess.

B: Sorry about that.

A: What's going on?

B: Nothing really, you?

A: I'm throwing a party next Saturday.

B: Is that right?

A: Yeah, are you going to come?

B: I'm sorry, I can't.

A: Why not?

B: I don't really want to.

A: Well, why don't you?

B: I hate going to parties.

A: Well, that's okay.

B: Yeah, sorry.

Inviting Boss to a Dinner Party

A: Mr. Lee, I was wondering if you and your wife had plans for next Friday night?

B: Yes, I think we might be free. What did you have in mind?

A: I've mailed a formal written invitation to your home inviting you to a dinner party at my home.

B: That sounds great. Is it casual?

A: Actually, we thought it would be fun to have a formal sit-down dinner for the holidays.

B: That sounds good. It will give my wife a chance to dress up.

A: Yes, we've invited four other couples, so it should be a good mix of people.

B: That sounds wonderful. Will there be anyone there that I know?

A: Oh yes, everyone we are inviting is from our company.

B: Great! I'll look forward to it. We'll make sure and check the mail for our invitation.

Health Insurance

A: I need information on purchasing health insurance.

B: Is this the first time you have had health insurance?

A: This is my first time buying health insurance.

B: You have a choice of HMO or PPO. Do you understand the difference?

A: I am not sure what those are.

B: Just so you understand completely: An HMO is a little cheaper, but you have limited choices of which doctor you choose.

A: If I need to use my insurance, are the payments the same for a PPO and HMO?

B: By going to the providers on the HMO list, you save money in out-of-pocket expenses.

A: Can you give me a comparison between a PPO and an HMO?

B: We can mail you a questionnaire and when we have all of your information, we will mail you a quote.

Making a Doctor's Appointment

A: I need to make an appointment to see the doctor.

B: What seems to be the problem?

A: I have a rash that I need a doctor to look at.

B: Do you have a fever with that rash?

A: No, it just itches a lot.

B: I have openings on Tuesday or Wednesday. Which would be best for you?

A: I need an appointment on Tuesday.

B: Fine, I am putting you down for 9:00 on that day. Would you like to see Dr. Smith or Dr. Jones?

A: I would like to see Dr. Jones.

B: I can schedule you with him with no problem. We look forward to seeing you.