9.B Restaurant

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Restaurant idioms

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Reading and tasks

Úkol 1

Listen

REACT TO THE SITUATION 

Customer reaction cards

1. The waiter brings you the wrong dish.
   → React politely.

2. Your food is too salty.
   → Ask for help.

3. You want to change your order, but only if it’s not too late.
   → Ask the waiter.

4. You are allergic to nuts and need to check one dish.
   → Ask a question.

5. You want the music to be quieter because you cannot hear your friend.
   → Make a polite request.

6. You don’t understand a dish on the menu.
   → Ask for an explanation.

7. You want to pay separately.
   → Tell the waiter.

8. Your drink hasn’t arrived even after 15 minutes.
   → Ask about it.

9. You want to compliment the food.
   → Say something nice to the staff.

10. You are in a hurry and need the bill quickly.
    → Explain the situation.

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Waiter / waitress reaction cards

1. The customer complains that the soup is cold.
   → Apologise and offer a solution.

2. A customer wants a recommendation.
   → Recommend something from the menu.

3. A group arrives without a reservation and the restaurant is almost full.
   → Explain the situation.

4. A customer asks for a vegan option but the menu has none.
   → Offer alternatives.

5. A customer asks for a discount or a free dessert.
   → Respond politely.

6. The customer doesn’t understand part of the menu.
   → Explain it clearly.

7. A customer wants to move to a different table.
   → Agree or explain why it’s not possible.

8. A child spills a drink.
   → React kindly and helpfully.

9. A customer complains about long waiting time.
   → Apologise and give information.

10. A customer wants to split the bill five ways.
    → Explain how it can be done.

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Friends-at-the-table reaction cards

1. Your friend orders something you hate.
   → React politely.

2. Your friend’s food looks much better than yours.
   → Say something.

3. You want to taste your friend’s meal.
   → Ask nicely.

4. Your friend suggests sharing starters.
   → Agree or disagree.

5. You realise you forgot your wallet.
   → Explain it to your friends.

6. You want to take a photo of the food.
   → Tell your friends.

7. Your friend is taking too long to choose a dish.
   → Encourage them politely.

8. Your friend recommends a dish to you.
   → Respond.

9. You want to leave a tip, your friend doesn’t.
   → Discuss it.

10. You think the restaurant is too expensive.
    → Share your opinion.

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Fráze

1. Customer (zákazník)

Arriving & asking for a table

• “Good evening, do you have a table for two?”

• “We have a reservation under the name… ”

• “Could we sit by the window, please?”

• “Is it possible to get a quieter table?”

Ordering food & drinks

• “Could I see the menu, please?”

• “What do you recommend?”

• “I’d like the chicken curry, please.”

• “Could I have this without mushrooms?”

• “Can I get a glass of water as well?”

• “Do you have any vegetarian options?”

During the meal

• “Excuse me, could we have some more napkins?”

• “My food is a bit cold. Could you warm it up, please?”

• “This isn’t what I ordered.”

• “Everything is delicious, thank you.”

Paying & leaving

• “Could we have the bill, please?”

• “Can we split the bill?”

• “Do you accept card payments?”

• “Thank you, have a nice evening.”

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2. Waiter / waitress (obsluha)

Welcoming & seating

• “Good evening. Do you have a reservation?”

• “Please follow me.”

• “Here are your menus. I’ll be with you in a moment.”

Taking orders

• “Are you ready to order, or do you need more time?”

• “What can I get you to drink?”

• “Would you like any sides with that?”

• “How would you like your steak cooked?”

Checking during the meal

• “Is everything all right?”

• “Can I get you anything else?”

• “Would you like another drink?”

Ending the service

• “Here is your bill. Take your time.”

• “Thank you for coming. Have a lovely evening.”

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3. Friends eating together (přátelé u stolu)

Discussing menu choices

• “What are you going to order?”

• “That looks good! I might try that too.”

• “Are you hungry enough for a starter?”

Reacting to food

• “Wow, this is really tasty!”

• “Do you want to try some of mine?”

• “I think I ordered too much.”

Small talk during the meal

• “How was your day?”

• “We should come here more often.”

• “Next time we should try their lunch menu.”

Paying together

• “Do you want to split it equally?”

• “I’ll get this one; you can pay next time.”

• “Let’s leave a tip — the service was great.”