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.