Discussing Lunch Options with Colleagues
Practice suggesting restaurants, accommodating dietary preferences, and organizing group orders
Practicar sugerir restaurantes, acomodar preferencias dietéticas y organizar pedidos de grupo
Situations
Choose from 5 conversations to practice
Initial Brainstorming & Preferences
Colleagues casually discuss what they're in the mood for, offering initial suggestions and stating their general food preferences (e.g., 'something light', 'Chinese food', 'not too expensive').
Los colegas discuten casualmente qué les apetece, ofreciendo sugerencias iniciales y expresando sus preferencias alimentarias generales (p. ej., 'algo ligero', 'comida china', 'no muy caro').
Navigating Dietary Restrictions
One or more colleagues mention specific dietary restrictions or allergies (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free, no spicy food), and the group tries to find options that accommodate everyone.
Uno o más colegas mencionan restricciones dietéticas específicas o alergias (p. ej., vegetariano, sin gluten, sin comida picante), y el grupo intenta encontrar opciones que acomoden a todos.
Suggesting and Vouching for Restaurants
Colleagues suggest specific restaurants they've tried and liked, providing brief descriptions or reasons why they recommend them, and perhaps checking their availability or popularity.
Los colegas sugieren restaurantes específicos que han probado y les han gustado, proporcionando descripciones breves o razones por las que los recomiendan, y quizás verificando su disponibilidad o popularidad.
Deciding on Group Order vs. Dining Out
The group discusses the pros and cons of ordering delivery/takeout versus going out to a restaurant, considering factors like time, cost, and convenience.
El grupo discute los pros y contras de pedir entrega/comida para llevar versus salir a un restaurante, considerando factores como tiempo, costo y conveniencia.
Consolidating Orders and Logistics
For a group order, one person takes the lead to collect everyone's specific orders, clarify details, and organize the payment and delivery logistics.
Para un pedido grupal, una persona toma la iniciativa de recopilar los pedidos específicos de todos, aclarar los detalles y organizar el pago y la logística de entrega.