Eating Out: Master Dining Etiquette and Communication Skills

Question 1

What is the main difference between a main course and a side dish?

Accepted Answer

A main course is typically larger and more substantial, while a side dish is smaller and served alongside it.

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A side dish is typically larger and more substantial, while a main course is smaller and served alongside it.

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There is no difference between a main course and a side dish.

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A main course is typically served before a side dish.

Question 2

Which of the following is commonly classified as a dessert?

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Ice cream

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Rice

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Steak

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Bread

Question 3

Which of the following dishes is NOT typically included in a traditional British Sunday roast dinner?

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Paella

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Roast beef

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Yorkshire pudding

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Gravy

Question 4

Who is responsible for taking orders and serving food in a restaurant?

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The waiter/waitress

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The chef

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The bartender

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The manager

Question 5

Which cutlery item is used for cutting food?

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A knife

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A fork

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A spoon

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Chopsticks

Question 6

When eating in a British restaurant, what is considered proper table etiquette for holding a knife and fork?

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Hold the knife in your left hand and the fork in your right hand, with the tines of the fork facing up.

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Hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand, with the tines of the fork facing down.

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Hold both the knife and fork in your right hand, with the tines of the fork facing up.

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Hold both the knife and fork in your left hand, with the tines of the fork facing down.

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a napkin in a restaurant setting?

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To wipe your hands and face

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To decorate the table

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To clean cutlery

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To signal to the waiter that you need assistance

Question 8

How do you ask for the bill in Spanish when you are ready to pay?

Accepted Answer

Quiero pagar la cuenta.

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¿Dónde está el baño?

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Quiero pedir más comida.

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No entiendo.

Question 9

When ordering food in a UK restaurant, it is considered polite to:

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Wait until the server comes to your table before ordering.

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Speak loudly so that the server can hear you clearly.

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Raise your hand to get their attention.

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Order directly from the kitchen staff.

Question 10

When you're ready to pay for your meal at a restaurant, what should you say to ask for the bill?

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Excuse me, could we have the bill, please?

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Can I have the menu, please?

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Could you bring us some more water?

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We're ready to order now.

Question 11

Which of the following is a common characteristic of a formal restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Tablecloths and napkins

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Loud music

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Self-service

Question 12

What is the polite way to request the bill at a restaurant?

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Excuse me, could I have the bill, please?

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Can I have the bill, please?

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I'm ready for the bill.

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The bill, please!

Question 13

Which main course is a classic British dish?

Accepted Answer

Shepherd's Pie

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Tacos

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Pad Thai

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Paella

Question 14

Which item is not traditionally included in a British breakfast?

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Croissant

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Bacon

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Sausage

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Crumpets

Question 15

Which dessert is commonly found on a British pub menu?

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Apple pie

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Cheesecake

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Tiramisu

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Crème brûlée

Question 16

When you want to pay for your meal in a restaurant, what do you ask for?

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The bill, please.

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Can I pay now, please?

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Can I have the check?

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How much is the damage?

Question 17

When making a reservation over the phone, which piece of information is NOT essential to provide?

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Your preferred cuisine

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Your name

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The date and time you wish to book

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The number of people in your party

Question 18

What does the term 'à la carte' mean in the context of a restaurant menu?

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Ordered separately

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Set menu only

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Daily specials

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Not available today

Question 19

When settling your bill at a restaurant, what additional charge is typically included?

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Service charge

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Sales tax

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Tip

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VAT

Question 20

In a traditional British restaurant, which of the following options would be considered the main course?

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Steak and chips

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Soup

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Salad

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Dessert

Question 21

When requesting the bill at a restaurant, which phrase is considered polite and respectful?

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Can we have the bill, please?

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We're ready to pay.

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Where's our bill?

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Bring us the check.

Question 22

What culinary term refers to food cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it?

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Al dente

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Crispy

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Sautéed

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Braised

Question 23

Which word best describes 'Vorspeise' in English?

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Appetizer

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Main course

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Dessert

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Drink

Question 24

'À la carte' means:

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Individual dishes ordered separately

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Fixed price menu

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Buffet style

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All-inclusive menu

Question 25

Which of the following is a popular appetizer in British restaurants?

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Scotch eggs

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Fish and chips

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Shepherd's pie

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Bangers and mash

Question 26

Which of the following is considered good table manners?

Accepted Answer

Chewing with your mouth closed

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Burping loudly

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Using your phone at the table

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Talking over other people

Question 27

What is the English equivalent of 'Guten Appetit'?

Accepted Answer

Enjoy your meal

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Bon appétit

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Salud

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Cin cin

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a method of reserving a table at a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Visiting the restaurant without a reservation

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Calling the restaurant

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Sending an email

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Texting the restaurant

Question 29

Which of the listed dishes is not typically served as a starter in British cuisine?

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Fish and chips

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Soup

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Salad

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Garlic bread

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a type of restaurant?

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Home-cooked meal

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Fine dining restaurant

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Casual dining restaurant

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Fast food restaurant

Question 31

Which of these desserts is traditionally associated with British cuisine?

Accepted Answer

Apple pie

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Chocolate cake

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Tiramisu

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Crème brûlée

Question 32

Which of the following is not a typical starter (appetizer) in British cuisine?

Accepted Answer

Onion rings

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Soup

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Salad

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Garlic bread

Question 33

What is the traditional British dessert known as a 'pudding'?

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A sweet dish served after the main course

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A savory dish served as a starter

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A type of bread served with cheese

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A type of drink served with dessert

Question 34

Which of the following is a typical British pub meal?

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Fish and chips

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Pizza

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Sushi

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Lasagna

Question 35

In English, what does the expression 'cheers' mean?

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To your health!

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Thank you

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Goodbye

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You're welcome

Question 36

What is a 'set menu' in a restaurant?

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A menu with a fixed price for a set of dishes

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A menu that changes daily

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A menu with a wide variety of dishes to choose from

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A menu that is only available for special occasions

Question 37

Which of the following is considered a formal dining occasion in British culture?

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Attending a wedding reception

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Eating at a pub with friends

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Having a picnic in the park

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Ordering takeout from a restaurant

Question 38

To order a steak at a restaurant, which cooking technique and desired level of doneness would you choose?

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Grilled, medium-rare

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Fried, well-done

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Baked, rare

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Roasted, medium

Question 39

When dining at a restaurant, what is the customary sequence of events?

Accepted Answer

Make a reservation, order food, pay the bill

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Order food, pay the bill, make a reservation

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Pay the bill, make a reservation, order food

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Make a reservation, pay the bill, order food

Question 40

When requesting a menu at a restaurant, which expression is considered polite?

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Can I have a look at the menu, please?

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Give me the menu

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I want to see the menu now

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Bring us the menu

Question 41

What is the main difference between a starter and a main course?

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Starters are typically smaller than main courses

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Starters are bigger than main courses

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Main courses are served before starters

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There is no difference between starters and main courses

Question 42

When addressing a waiter or waitress in a restaurant, which option is appropriate?

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Excuse me

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Hey you!

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Lad/Lass

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Mate

Question 43

What is a vegetarian dish characterized by?

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No meat or animal products

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Made entirely of vegetables

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Served with a side of vegetables

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Cooked in vegetable oil

Question 44

Which ingredient is commonly used in British cuisine?

Accepted Answer

Marmite

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Ketchup

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Guacamole

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Wasabi

Question 45

You want to ask for the bill politely in a restaurant. What should you say?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, could we have the bill, please?

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How much is it?

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Give me the bill.

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I want to go home.

Question 46

You have a food allergy you need to tell the waiter about. What could you say?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, I have a nut allergy. Could you tell me which dishes are safe for me?

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Don't put nuts in my food.

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I don't like nuts.

Question 47

You want to book a table for four people on Friday night.  What is the best way to ask?

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I'd like to book a table for four people on Friday night, please.

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We're coming for dinner on Friday.

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Do you have space for four people?

Question 48

The waiter asks, 'Can I help you?' You want to see the menu. What do you say?

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Yes, please. Could we see the menu?

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No, thank you.

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Food, please.

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We're hungry.

Question 49

You want to ask if the soup is vegetarian. How could you ask this?

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Excuse me, is this soup vegetarian?

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I don't eat meat.

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Can I have the vegetarian option?

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Is there meat in this?

Question 50

You didn't hear what the waiter said. How could you politely ask them to repeat?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, could you repeat that, please?

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I wasn't listening.

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What?

Answer

Speak louder.

Question 51

You are ready to order. How can you tell the waiter?

Accepted Answer

We're ready to order, please.

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We'll have that.

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Give us the food now.

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I'm starving!

Question 52

You enjoyed your meal and want to express this. What could you say?

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That was delicious, thank you.

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It was okay.

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I'm full now.

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More food, please.

Question 53

You want to know if the restaurant takes credit cards. How could you ask?

Accepted Answer

Do you take credit cards?

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I have money.

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Can I pay now?

Question 54

You accidentally spill your drink. What should you say?

Accepted Answer

Oh no! I'm so sorry. Could you help me clean this up, please?

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It wasn't me.

Answer

Oops.