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.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
lunchtime
The time of day when people usually eat lunch, around noon. It's a common word to use when planning meals at work or school.
order in
To have food delivered to your location instead of going out. This is practical for busy days when you can't leave the office.
go out
To leave your place to eat at a restaurant. It's used in discussions about dining options to contrast with staying in.
change of scenery
A different environment to break the routine. People say this when wanting variety, like going outside instead of eating at desks.
factor in
To include something important in your planning or decision. For example, considering time or cost before choosing an option.
swamped
Very busy or overwhelmed with work. It's informal and useful for describing a heavy workload during lunch discussions.
pricey
Expensive, especially more than expected. Common in casual talks about costs, like delivery fees.
cost-effective
Providing good value for the money spent. Use this when comparing options to show which is cheaper overall.
leaning towards
To prefer or be inclined to choose something. It's a polite way to express your opinion without deciding fully.
cravings
A strong desire for a specific food. Useful in group settings to ask about what people want to eat.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey everyone, it's almost lunchtime. What are we thinking today? Should we order in or go out?
This is a casual way to start a group discussion on plans. 'What are we thinking' means suggesting ideas, and the questions present options clearly. Use it to initiate decisions in teams.
Going out would be nice for a change of scenery, but it usually takes more time, right?
This sentence shows balancing pros and cons using 'would be nice' for positives and 'but' for negatives, ending with 'right?' for agreement. It's useful for polite debates on choices.
Yeah, and if we go out, we have to factor in travel time and waiting for a table.
Here, 'factor in' means to consider additional elements. The conditional 'if we go out' discusses possibilities. Practice this for explaining practical concerns in planning.
Ordering in is definitely more convenient if we're swamped with work.
This uses 'definitely' for emphasis and a conditional clause to explain when something is better. 'Swamped with work' is an idiom for being very busy. Great for workplace scenarios.
Sometimes ordering delivery can get pricey with all the service fees.
'Can get pricey' expresses that something becomes expensive under certain conditions. It's informal and helps discuss costs. Use in conversations comparing expenses.
I'm leaning towards ordering in today, though. I've got a lot on my plate, and saving time would be a huge plus.
'Leaning towards' shows preference, 'a lot on my plate' is an idiom for many tasks, and 'huge plus' means big advantage. This sentence shares personal reasons effectively.
Let's do a group order then? We can pick a place that everyone likes and share the delivery fee.
'Let's do' suggests an action, and 'then' connects to previous ideas. It proposes a solution with 'we can' for inclusivity. Ideal for group decision-making.
Any particular cravings today? Or should we just check what's available nearby on the apps?
This asks about preferences using 'any particular' and offers alternatives with 'or'. 'On the apps' refers to food delivery apps. Use to gather opinions in casual settings.