Coordinating Dietary Restrictions & Preferences
Attendees discuss and share any allergies, dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free), or strong preferences to ensure everyone can enjoy the food.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
potluck
A shared meal where each person brings a dish to contribute, common in casual gatherings like parties or dinners.
dietary restrictions
Rules or limits on what someone can eat, often due to health, religion, or preferences, to ensure safe and enjoyable meals.
allergies
Medical reactions to certain foods or substances that can cause health issues, so it's important to avoid them at shared meals.
vegetarian
A person who does not eat meat or animal products, but may eat dairy, eggs, or plants; useful for planning inclusive menus.
dairy-free
Food without milk, cheese, or other dairy products, often needed for people with lactose intolerance or vegan diets.
allergic to
Having a severe sensitivity to something like nuts or shellfish, which can cause illness; always check and label foods.
gluten intolerance
Difficulty digesting gluten found in wheat, so avoid bread or pasta; common in dietary planning for group events.
heads up
Informal way to give advance warning or information, like 'just a heads up' to alert others about potential issues.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Okay everyone, so for the potluck, before we dive into who's bringing what, let's quickly go over any dietary restrictions or allergies.
This sentence introduces a discussion politely and organizes the agenda. Use it to start group talks on sensitive topics like food preferences. 'Dive into' means to start discussing deeply, and 'go over' means to review quickly.
I'm pretty easy, but my partner, Emily, is vegetarian. So anything meat-free would be awesome for her.
This shares personal info simply while highlighting others' needs. 'Pretty easy' means flexible with food. Useful for expressing preferences in social settings; 'meat-free' describes vegetarian options.
Thanks for bringing that up, James. And speaking of which, I'm dairy-free.
This thanks someone and transitions to your own info smoothly. 'Bringing that up' means mentioning a topic. 'Speaking of which' connects ideas naturally; great for conversational flow.
I'm allergic to peanuts. So if anyone's planning on making something with nuts, maybe consider alternatives or label it clearly.
This states a restriction and suggests solutions politely. 'Allergic to' is key for health warnings. Use in planning to promote safety; 'consider alternatives' encourages helpful changes.
Got it. Vegetarian for Emily, dairy-free for Lisa, and no peanuts for John. That's really helpful.
This summarizes info to confirm understanding. 'Got it' means I understand. Useful for recapping in group discussions to avoid mistakes; shows active listening.
Thanks for the heads-up about David, James. I can make sure my dairy-free dish is also naturally gluten-free then.
This appreciates the info and offers to adjust. 'Heads-up' means advance notice. 'Make sure' expresses commitment; practical for collaborative planning in potlucks.
Perfect! This makes planning so much easier. Now we know what to look out for.
This expresses agreement and positive outcome. 'Look out for' means to watch for or avoid. Use to conclude discussions positively; highlights how sharing info simplifies coordination.