Talk About Ordering Food at A Restaurant.
Talk About Ordering Food at A Restaurant.
Talk About Ordering Food at A Restaurant.
[Model Response]
When I visit a restaurant for the first time, I usually look into it beforehand. Most of the time, I am more
satisfied at places with good customer reviews. I like to read reviews posted by others and decide in
advance what I will order. Of course, I study the menu and reconsider what to order when I arrive. Most
menus clearly mark recommended or popular dishes. Ordering those items is a safe bet. When I can't
make up my mind, I ask the waiter for recommendations. When I order food, I might also ask for it to be
prepared in a certain way. For example, people who are averse to spicy foods might ask for it to be made
with less heat. Finally, I also have to take the price into account when I order from a menu. Whatever I
order, usually the price is right.
2. If you don't like how your food is prepared, do you send it back? Why or why not?
3. Do you research a restaurant before you visit? If so, how do you learn about it?
customer review 고객 후기
popular dish 인기 메뉴
averse to 을 싫어하는
[Pattern Practice]
■ If you always choose the safe bet, you will never experience anything new.
■ If you can't choose something, I will make up your mind for you.
■ I also have to take the price into account when I order from a menu.
■ I have to take too many factors into account to decide right away.
■ I like the shirt, but I'm going to wait until the price is right.
음식점에서 무엇을 주문할지 메뉴를 보며 고민할 때 look at, read, consider 등을 사용해도 되지만
대게는 study를 써서 study the menu라고 하는 것이 가장 자연스럽다. 이럴 경우 실제로 메뉴를
'공부하다'라는 뜻이 아니다.
예) I studied the menu, but my wife already knew what she wanted to order. (나는 메뉴를 살펴봤지만,
아내는 이미 무엇을 주문하고 싶은지 알고 있었다.)
The employees didn't give us time to study the menu. (직원들은 우리에게 메뉴를 살펴볼 시간조차
주지 않았다.)
A: I'm going to order the seafood pasta. Have you decided what you want?
B: I need a few more minutes. There are so many items on this menu.
A: Take your time. Let me know if you need some help choosing.
B: Thanks. I usually order pretty quickly, but everything here looks so good.
[Homework]