Sharing Dietary Restrictions and Preferences
Attendees are communicating any allergies, dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free), or specific food preferences to the host and other contributing friends.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
dietary restrictions
Limitations on food due to health, allergies, or lifestyle choices, like avoiding certain ingredients.
preferences
Personal likes or choices for food, not strict rules but what you enjoy more.
cut back on
To reduce the amount of something, often used for diet or habits like eating less sugar.
carbs
Short for carbohydrates, foods like bread, pasta, and rice that provide energy.
gluten-free
Food without gluten, a protein in wheat, important for people with allergies or intolerances.
vegetarian
A person who does not eat meat or fish, but may eat dairy and eggs.
main course
The primary or biggest dish in a meal, usually the focus of the dinner.
side dish
A smaller dish served alongside the main course, like salad or vegetables.
accommodating
Willing to help or adjust plans to meet others' needs, showing kindness and flexibility.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Does anyone have any dietary restrictions or preferences I should know about?
This is a polite way to ask about food needs before a party. Use it when planning events to ensure everyone is comfortable. It uses 'does anyone have' for questions to a group.
I'm trying to cut back on carbs, so anything lighter would be great.
This expresses a personal diet goal without being demanding. 'Cut back on' means reduce, and 'would be great' softens the request. Useful for sharing preferences casually.
I'm gluten-free, so I'd appreciate if there are some options for that.
This shares a strict dietary need politely. 'I'd appreciate if' shows gratitude in advance. Good for communicating allergies; the conditional 'if' makes it flexible.
I'm vegetarian, so if there's a main course that's meat-free, that would be amazing.
This explains a lifestyle choice and suggests an alternative. 'That would be amazing' expresses excitement positively. Use in social planning to specify needs without pressure.
Got it! ... noted on the lighter options.
A quick way to confirm understanding. 'Got it' means I understand, and 'noted on' means recorded or remembered. Helpful in conversations to show you're listening and will act.
Thanks so much for being so accommodating!
This thanks someone for their helpfulness. 'Thanks so much' emphasizes gratitude, and 'accommodating' praises flexibility. Use after others adjust plans for you.