How to say

At lunch – Situational Dialogues – How to say

 

1.
A: You must have some more chicken.1
B: No, thanks. I’m supposed to be slimming.1
A: Can’t I tempt you?1
B: Well, maybe I could manage a very small piece.1
2.
A: Wouldn’t you like to finish up the omelette?1
B: No, really, thank you. I just couldn’t eat anymore.1
A: Come on now. Surely you can manage it.1
B: No, thank you, really. I must have put on pounds as it is.1
3.
A: Another piece of meat pie?1
B: No, thanks, really. I’m on a diet.1
A: Please do. You’ve hardly eaten anything.1
B: It’s delicious, but I don’t think I ought to.1
4.
A: Do have the rest of the nashed potato.1
B: No, thank you. I’ve had too much already.1
A: Just take it to please me.1
B: Ok, but only a small piece or I shan’t have room for any pudding.

 

Making a appointment – Situational Dialogues – How to say

1.

Will Dr Black be able to see me at about 9.15 tomorrow?

Sorry, but he’s fully booked till eleven unless there’s a cancellation.

Would ten to one be convenient?

Yes, he’s free then.

2.

I wonder wheter the dentist could fit me in early tommorrow?

I’m afraid there’s nothing before midday.

How about 12.45?

Sorry, but tha’s taken , too.

3.

I’d like to fix an appointment with the principal. Would nine tommorrow be all right?

I’m afraid not. He’s got rather a full day tomorrow.

Could I make it quarter to one?

Sorry again, but I’ll ring you if somebody cancels.

4.

Do you think the staff manager could see me tomorrow before 9.30?

He won’t be in till 10.45, so the earliest would be 11.

Is 12.40 any good?

Yes, I’ll make a note of it.

 

In a Restaurant – Situational Dialogues – How to say

1.

Can I take your order, sir?

Yes. I’d like to try the steak, please.

And to follow?

Ice-cream, please.

2.

Have you decided on something, sir?

Yes. Haddock and chips for me, please.

How about the sweet?

No sweet thanks. Just coffee.

3.

have you chosen something, sir?

Yes, I think I’ll have the curry, please.

What would you like afterwards?

I’d like some fruit if you have any.

4.

May I take your order, sir?

I’ll just take a small salad, please.

Do you want any sweet?

Apple pie and custard would be nice.