A Lunchtime Conversation at a Restaurant
Waitress: Good afternoon. Have you made a reservation before? You: Yes, we have. It is in the name of Akbar. Waitress: Ah, yes. A table for four. Right this way, please. You: Thank you. Waitress: Here you are. Is this table alright? You: Perfect, thank you. Could we have a menu, please? Waitress: Certainly. (Places menus on the table) Let me know when you're ready to order. *(After a few minutes of looking at the menu)* You: We're ready to order now, please. Waitress: (taking the order) What can I get for you today? You: I'll have the goat curry, please. Friend 1: I'll take the grilled gourami. Friend 2: I'd like the beef rib soup. Friend 3: And I'll have the pepes ikan emas. Waitress: Excellent choices. And what drinks will you have? You: I'll have a glass of water, please. Friend 1: I'll have a hot orange tea. Friend 2: I'd like a glass of red guava juice. Friend 3: And I'll have avocado juice. Waitress: Okay, one goat curry, one grilled gourami, one beef rib soup, and one pepes ikan emas. One water, one hot orange tea, one red guava juice, and one avocado juice. Is there anything else? You: Actually, yes. Do you have any desserts? Waitress: Yes, we do. I can bring you the dessert menu. You: That would be great, thank you.