Part II Dialogues
Dialogue 1 Restaurant Reservation
(R:Reservationist G:Guest)
R:Good morning.Green Spring Restaurant.How can I help you?
G:I’d like to book a table for Saturday.
R:What time do you need your table?
G:At 6:30 p.m.
R:How many people are there in your party?
G:There will be 6 people.Do you have a private room?We will invite one of our VIP clients，so I want to be quiet.
R:Ok，let me have a check… Yes，we do have a private room available on Saturday night，and it’s away from the entrance.It’s very quiet.
G:Great.I’ll take it.
R:May I have your name and phone number，sir?
G:I’m Tony Wang.You can call me at 131-3227-8775.
R:Let me read back your information.Mr.Wang is reserving a table for 6 in a private room for this Saturday，December 1.You’ll come at 6:30.Your telephone number is 131-3227-8775.Is that correct?
G:That’s right.By the way，I wonder if you have enough parking space for your guests?I don’t want to drive our client around in the crowded street to find a parking place.It’s too embarrassed.
R:Yeah，it’s really a problem to find parking space at dinner time.En… I think I can block a space for you to park your car，if you can come on time.
G:That’s great.It’s so kind of you.
R:You are welcome.Is there anything else I can do for you，Mr.Wang?
G:That’s all.Thank you.
R:We’re looking forward to your coming.Bye.
Dialogue 2 Seating the Guests
(W:Waiter G:Guest)
W:Good evening，welcome to our restaurant.Do you have a reservation?
G:No，I don’t.
W:In that case，I’m afraid you’ll have to wait for a while.We have no tables available at this moment.The restaurant is full now.
G:Look.There is a table at that corner.
W:I’m sorry，sir.That table has been reserved.
G:Ok，I see.How long do we have to wait?
W:Around 10 minutes.Would you please follow me this way to the lounge?You can take a seat there and have a rest.
G:Ok.Thank you.
W:Please have a cup of tea.We’ll seat you as soon as we have a table.
(A few minutes later.)
W:I’m sorry to have kept you waiting，sir and madam.Now we have a nice table for you two.This way，please.
G:Thank you.
W:How do you like this table?
G:Great.It’s by the window.We can enjoy the beautiful night view along the river outside.
W:I’m glad you like it.Please take a seat.What kind of drink do you prefer，coffee or tea?
G:White coffee，please.
W:Here are the coffee and menu.Would you like to order now?
G:We want to read the menu first.
W:Ok.Take your time.I’ll come back to take your order later.
Notes:
1.Do you have a reservation? 您有预定吗？
2.Would you like to order now? 您现在要点单吗？
Dialogue 3 Taking Orders
(W:Waiter G:Guest 1 G2:Guest 2)
W:May I take your order now?
G1:I’ll have a mixed salad and a sirloin steak.Which vegetables come with the steak?
W:French fired potatoes，carrots and peas.
G1:That’ll fine.
W:How would you like your steak cooked?Rare，medium or well done?
G1:I’ll have it medium，please.
W:Which kind of salad dressing would you prefer，French，Thousand Island or Oil and Vinegar?
G1:Which one do you recommend?
W:I would recommend the French Dressing.
G1:Ok，I’ll take it.
W:What about you，madam?
G2:What’s your House Specialty?
W:Then I’ll have to recommend the Ham Slices Glazed with Honey Sauce.
G2:Fine，I’ll have it.What soup will you go with it?
W:Bamboo Shoot Soup，madam.
G2:Great.Sounds very delicious.I’ll have it，please.
W:Fine.What would you like to drink?
G1:We aren’t very sure.
W:It doesn’t matter.I’ll help you.What sort of drink would you like?
G1:Um，I’d like a nice beer，but not too bitter.
W:Why don’t you try our wheat beer?It’s lighter and more refreshing than other beers.That’s it，over there，in that tall glass.
G1:That looks great.I’ll have one of those，please.
W:Would you like that with a slice of lemon?Some guests drink it that way.I think it tastes better without it，personally.
G1:No，I’ll have it without lemon，then，please.
W:Ok，a glass of beer without lemon.What about you madam?
G2:I’d like a soft drink.What do you have?
W:We have several kinds.I’d recommend apple juice and mineral water.
G2:En，that sounds nice.I’ll have one of those，please.
W:Would you like a large glass or a small one?
G2:A large one，please.
W:Ok，I’ll be back with your meals soon.
Notes:
1.May I take your order now? 您现在要点餐吗？
2.mixed salad 混合沙拉
3.Filet mignon 菲力牛排：俗称腰内肉或里脊肉（tenderloin），是牛腰背的内侧后段肌肉，此部位运动量少，其肉质柔嫩，少筋少油，是牛排中的首选。
Sirloin steak 沙朗牛排：牛上腰部分的肉，是运动极少的部位，肉质细嫩且油花满布，口感鲜嫩。
New York strip steak 纽约客牛排：牛前腰脊肉（short loin），运动量较菲力及沙朗多，故肉质纤维较粗，耐嚼，深受众多餐客喜爱。
T-Bone steak 丁骨牛排：带丁骨的前腰脊嫩牛排，在骨头的两边，一边是大一点的纽约客，另一边是菲力牛排，可以同时吃到肉质耐嚼和细嫩的两个部分。
Prime Rib 肋排：取自牛胸部位，此部位肉质结实，油脂甚多，最宜碳烤。
4.Which vegetables come with the steak? 你们的牛排配什么菜呢？
5.Rare，medium or well done? （煎牛排时）嫩些，半熟，还是全熟？
6.salad dressing 色拉调味汁
7.thousand island 千岛酱
8.Ham Slices Glazed with Honey Sauce 蜜汁火腿
9.House Specialty 招牌菜，一个饭店最好的，用来招徕生意的菜品
Dialogue 4 Paying the Bill
(W:Waiter G:Guest)
G:Waiter，can I have the bill，please?
W:Here it is，sir.
G:Excuse me，what are the 5 dollars for?
W:That’s the desert you’ve ordered after the main course.
G:Oh，I see.What about the 7.5 dollars?
W:For the three coffees.
G:We only had two.
W:Let me see… Oh，I’m awfully sorry，sir.I’ll have the amount changed.
G:How much is it now?
W:It makes a total of 38 dollars.Would you like to check it again?
G:No，thanks.
W:How would you like to make payments，in cash or by credit card?
G:Do you accept checks?
W:I’m sorry we don’t.We only accept credit cards and cash.
G:Then I’ll pay in cash.Here you are.
W:Here is your change and receipt.Please keep it.
G:Thank you.
W:I’m glad to be at your service.We look forward to serving you next time.