如果你要去英语语言国家旅行,那学会如何用英语点餐可以说是一种关键性的技能了。你一定不希望到国外时,只能看着别人桌上的菜说:” I want that” 吧。来听一听这两段发生在餐厅中的对话,学习地道的英语表达吧。
对话1:
Waitress: Welcome to Chez Jaqueline. Is this your first time dining with us?
Ben: Yes.
Waitress: Great, hope you will enjoy the night with us. Here are your menus.
Ben:Thanks. Please give me a minute.
Waitress: Of course, I will come back to take your order in a minute. Would you like anything to drink while you are looking at the menu?
Ben: Just water, please.
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Waitress: May I take your order?
Ben: What’s today’s special?
Waitress: Today’s special is grilled cod with steamed broccoli.
Ben: Oh, but I don’t eat seafood. I’d like to have chicken salad and a chocolate lava cake.
Waitress:Good choice, I personally LOVE our chocolate lava cake.? OK, so one chicken salad and one chocolate lava cake. I’ll take your menu, please.
Ben: Thanks.
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In the U.S. it’s common that waiter and waitress should check with the guests once a while during the meal.
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对话2:
Waitress: How is the food?
Ben: Great! Thank you.
Waitress: Are you ready for your desert?
Ben: Yes, please.
Waitress: Would you like a cup of coffee or tea with your cake?
Ben: A cup of tea sounds good. I’d like to have a cup of black tea, please.
Waitress: Certainly!
更多餐厅中实用的英语表达:
服务员:

Do you have any questi*** about our menu?? “您对菜单有任何疑问吗?”Our specials are….. “我们的特色菜是….”While you looking at the menu, may I bring you anything to drink?? “您先看菜单,请问需要喝点什么吗?”What would you like to drink? “请问,您喝点什么?”Would you like still water or sparkling water??? “请问,您要矿泉水还是气泡水?”Would you like to take a look at the desert menu?? “请问,您要看下甜品单吗?”How’s everything? / How was the meal?” “我们的菜还合您口味吗?”Here you are??? “您好”Enjoy your meal!? “祝您用餐愉快。”

客人:

The spaghetti / steak / chicken looks good.? “这个意大利面/牛排/鸡肉 看起来不错。”What would you recommend?? “请问您有什么推荐吗?”May I have some more water, please?? “麻烦请加点水,谢谢”I’d like to have…. “我要点….”What’s your house special? “你们的特色菜是什么?”What’s the Soup of the Day??“今日例汤是什么?”Check, please. “买单,谢谢”