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
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.