Initial Request for Menu
A customer has just been seated and is ready to ask for the menu.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
Excuse me
A polite phrase to get someone's attention, like in a restaurant when you need help.
Menu
A list of food and drink options in a restaurant, showing prices and descriptions.
Couple
Informal way to say 'two' of something, like a couple of menus means two menus.
Certainly
A polite way to say 'yes' or 'of course' when agreeing to a request.
Order
To ask for food or drinks in a restaurant, as in 'ready to order' meaning prepared to choose items.
No problem
A casual response meaning 'it's okay' or 'no trouble at all' when helping someone.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, could we get a couple of menus, please?
This is a polite request using 'could' for asking permission. 'We' includes others, and 'please' makes it courteous. Use it when you need menus in a restaurant.
Certainly. Are you ready to order, or would you like a few more minutes?
Starts with 'certainly' to agree politely, then uses a question with 'or' to offer choices. 'Ready to order' means prepared to choose food. Servers use this to check customer needs.
We just sat down, so we'd love to see the menus first. Thank you!
Uses 'so' to explain reason, contraction 'we'd' for 'we would', and 'love to' for strong preference. 'Thank you' shows gratitude. Use when you need time to look before ordering.
No problem at all. Here you go. Let me know if you have any questions.
'No problem at all' reassures it's easy to help. 'Here you go' hands over items casually. 'Let me know' invites questions. This is friendly service language in restaurants.