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Restaurants
ОглавлениеSome examples:
Booking
•I’d like to book a table for two/four for 4 o’clock please.
•Do you have a table free for 6 o’clock?
You may be asked at table
•What would you like to drink? / Can I get you a drink?
•What would you like to have? /What would you like to start with?
•Would you like to see the wine list?
•Are you ready to order, Sir/Madam?
•How’s your fish?/Is everything all right?
•Would you like to have a set menu/a la carte menu/vegetarian menu?
•Would you like to have a starter/dessert?
•What would you like as a main course (US: also entrée)?
•Can I interest you in some Chinese snacks?
•Can I offer you a glass of wine?
•I see you haven’t been served yet. What can I offer you from the bar?
•It looks as if your glass needs topping up. What are you having?
•What can I offer you to drink? We’ve got Scotch, gin and vodka, or soft drinks if you prefer.
•You seem to be missing a plate. What can I get you from the buffet?
•Would you like to help yourself from the buffet?
Ordering/enquiring
•Can you tell me what a kumquat sauce4 is, please?
•What would/do you recommend?
•What local speciality (US: specialty) do you have?
•To start with, I’ll have the soup, and then I’ll have the fish.
•I’d like to have a rare/well-done steak.
•I’ll try the trout. I’ve heard it’s excellent.
•I’ll have some hors d’oeuvres. They’ll go really well with the wine.
Before eating and drinking
•Enjoy your meal
•Cheers! Here’s to a successful meeting/the deal.
After the meal
•That was lovely, thank you.
•Could I have the bill, (US: check) please?
•Is service5 included?
•It’s been a wonderful/lovely evening.
Tipping
Tipping customs vary from country to country:
•In Britain 10 per cent is normal,
•In the US one leaves 15 to 20 per cent;
•In Australia 10 to 15 per cent is usual,
•In Canada, you should leave 15 per cent.
•In Japan on the other hand, it would be considered an insult6 if you were to leave a tip. [1]
