Hotel English-Taking Orders
John and his wife Mary go to the Western Restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
Mandy, the waitress, helps them to take orders.
Mandy: Here is the menu. Please take your time.
(Five minutes later)
Mandy: May I take your order now?
John: Yes.
Mandy: What would you like for your appetizer?
John: Smoked Salmon.
Mary: I’ll have the Shrimp Cocktail.
Mandy: What about soup?
John: I’d like the mushroom soup.
Mary: I heard the French onion soup is great, I’ll have that.
Mandy: What would you like for your main course?
John:Steak, medium well, please.
Mary:Grilled salmon fillet, please.
Mandy:Would you like some salad?
John:Yes, I’ll have a green salad, and a mixed salad for her.
Mandy:OK. Do you like some dessert?
Mary:I’d like to have a cheese cake.
John:The same as her.
Mandy:All right. Anything else?
John:No, thanks.
Mandy: So you’ve ordered a smoked salmon, a shrimp cocktail,
a mushroom soup, a French onion soup,
a steak, medium well, with a green salad,
a grilled salmon fillet, with a mixed salad
and two cheese cakes, is it correct?
John:Absolutely.
Mandy:Your dishes will be ready soon. I will bring them to you immediately.
(an hour later)
Mandy:How was your dinner?
Mary:It was excellent.
Mandy:Would you like some coffee or tea after the meal?
John:Two cups of coffee, please.
Mandy:Yes, sir. I’ll get them right away.