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Asking for the Bill and Paying

A customer signals for the waiter, asks for the bill, and pays using cash, card, or splits the bill with others.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

1
customer (Female)
Excuse me, could we get the bill, please?
2
waiter (Male)
Certainly. Just a moment, I'll bring it right over.
3
customer (Female)
Thanks. Also, is it possible to split the bill between two cards?
4
waiter (Male)
Yes, of course. Just let me know how you'd like to split it when I come back.
5
waiter (Male)
Here's your bill. How would you like to split it?
6
customer (Female)
Okay, so the total is $75. Could we do $40 on this card and the remaining $35 on the other?
7
waiter (Male)
Certainly. I'll take care of that for you. And do you need a receipt?
8
customer (Female)
Yes, please. Both receipts, if possible.
9
waiter (Male)
No problem. Just one moment.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

bill

The bill is the document showing the total cost of your meal in a restaurant; it's what you pay before leaving.

split

To split means to divide the cost of something, like a bill, between two or more people; useful when sharing expenses with friends.

receipt

A receipt is a printed proof of payment that you get after paying; always ask for it to keep records.

certainly

Certainly is a polite way to say 'yes' or 'of course'; it makes your response sound helpful and professional.

total

The total is the complete amount you need to pay, including all items; check it before paying.

remaining

Remaining means what's left after subtracting a part; for example, the remaining amount after paying part of the bill.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Excuse me, could we get the bill, please?

This is a polite way to ask for the check after eating; use 'could we' for requests involving a group, and 'please' to be courteous. It's essential for ending a meal.

Is it possible to split the bill between two cards?

This sentence asks if you can divide payment using multiple cards; 'is it possible to' is a polite inquiry structure, useful for negotiating payment options in groups.

Here's your bill. How would you like to split it?

The waiter presents the bill and asks about splitting; 'how would you like to' is a conditional question for preferences, common in service situations to clarify customer needs.

Could we do $40 on this card and the remaining $35 on the other?

This specifies how to divide the payment; it uses 'could we do' for a suggestion request, and 'remaining' to refer to the balance—practical for exact splitting in real scenarios.

Do you need a receipt?

A simple yes/no question offering a receipt after payment; it's a service-oriented phrase, and you can reply 'yes, please' to get proof of transaction.