Day 7B

A. Can you take my order please? Role play

Vocabulary

Vocabulary part of speech		Meaning	Example sentence
à la carte adjective		without a side dish	Is it possible to get the steak à la carte? I don't eat potatoes.
à la mode adjective		with ice cream	Would you like your apple pie à la mode?
alcohol, liquor noun		a distilled liquid such as rum or whiskey	This beer has 5% alcohol.
all you can eat adjective		customers pay one fee and can eat as much as they wish	These are all you can eat fries, so let me know if you want more.
appetizer noun		small snack before a meal	Would you like some garlic bread or another appetizer to start?
appetizing adjective		looks pleasing to eat	I'm afraid these pancakes don't look very appetizing.
awful (taste) adjective		very bad taste	The customer said that her pasta was awful.
bar noun		place in an establishment where people go to get a drink (especially alcoholic drinks)	If you sit up at the bar you don't have to order any food.
barbeque noun/verb		southern style of cooking over a grill	The barbeque wings are our specialty.
bartender noun		staff member that mixes, pours, and serves alcoholic beverages	I do part-time work as a bartender in a local pub.
beverage noun		drink	Can I bring you some beverages while you look at the menus?
bill, cheque, check noun		the slip of paper that tells the customer how much to pay	Table 3 would like you to bring them their cheque.
black coffee adjective + noun		coffee without any milk	Should I bring some cream, or do you take your coffee black?
booster seat noun		a plastic unit that fits on top of a chair to help small children reach the table	Will your child be needing a booster seat today?
booth/bench noun		type of seating in which people sit side by side on a cushioned area	We'd prefer a booth if you have one available.
buffet noun		self-serve tables of food that are set out for the customer to pick and choose from	The plates and everything you need are up at the buffet.
burnt adjective		overcooked to the point of turning black	The toast is burnt around the edges.
cash noun		paper money payment	I don't have any cash. Do you accept Visa?
cashier noun		staff member responsible for collecting customer's money at the front of an establishment	We don't have a cashier; you have to pay your server.
charge verb		to add a fee	I will have to charge you an extra dollar to add ice cream.
check on verb		make sure the guests are satisfied	You should always check on your guests about two minutes after you serve the meal.
chef noun		staff member who is professionally trained to prepare food	Our head chef is one of the best cooks in town.
clear verb		remove finished or unused items from a table	You need to clear this table and set it for four.
cocktail noun		an alcoholic drink with juice	Would anyone care for a cocktail on this warm sunny day?
coffee maker noun		machine that dispenses coffee into a glass container for pouring	You need to teach the new waitress how to operate the coffee maker.
complaint noun		a problem with service or food	The guest brought his complaint to the manager.
cook verb/noun		prepare and heat food until it is ready to serve	The guest says that this chicken isn't cooked enough.
credit card noun		a plastic card that allows people to pay for something later	You forgot to sign your credit card slip.
customer, guest noun		person who goes to an establishment to be served	It is our policy that the customer is always right.
cutlery, silverware, utensils noun		tools for eating with (fork, knife, spoon)	In a fine dining restaurant the staff has to polish the silverware.
delicious adjective		very good taste	The cookies were so delicious they were gone in half an hour.
delivery noun		food brought to the home	Do you have delivery or do we have to come in to eat?
dessert noun		sweet treat after a meal	I think we're too full to have dessert tonight.
dirty dishes adjective + noun		plates that customers are finished with	I'll just clear these dirty dishes and make some room for you.
discount noun		at a cheaper cost	We got a discount because we are regular customers.
doggie bag noun		unfinished food that is packed up for the customer to take home	I can't finish my steak, but I'll take a doggie bag.
entrée, main course noun		the largest part of a meal (after appetizer, before dessert)	The entrées are after the lunch specials on page 6 of the menu.
fast-food noun		an eatery that offers quick inexpensive food	We don't provide table service. This is a fast-food restaurant.
fine dining noun		a very expensive eating establishment	The waiters wear bowties because it's a fine dining restaurant.
fry verb		cook over an element in oil	Don't fry the vegetables too long or they will go soggy.
gratuity/tip noun		extra money given as a thank you for service	When we have a large party we're allowed to add a 15% gratuity to the bill.
greet verb		say hello and welcome customers to the establishment	Your priority as a hostess is to greet the guests at the door with a smile.
grill noun/verb		cooking over iron slats that allow for oil and fat to drop down	The healthiest way to prepare meat is on a grill.
happy hour noun		short amount of time when alcoholic drinks are on sale	We're expecting a rush because it's almost happy hour.
highchair noun		a tall chair with a plastic tray designed for a baby	The party is for ten plus a highchair.
homemade adjective		made from a recipe	We serve the best homemade soup in town.
host, hostess noun		staff member in charge of greeting and seating customers in a restaurant	Please wait and the hostess will seat you.
ingredients noun		all of the different foods that are combined in a recipe	I'll check the ingredients to make sure there aren't any nuts.
kettle noun		pot for boiling water for tea	I'll put the kettle on and make some fresh tea.
menu noun		a booklet of all of the food that can be ordered	Do you have a children's menu we could see?
microwave noun		a small appliance that heats and cooks food quickly	We can heat your dinner in the microwave if you like.
mild adjective		not spicy	I'd like a half dozen mild chicken wings.
non alcoholic beverage adjective + noun		a drink that resembles a certain drink without the alcohol	Can I order a non alcoholic beer?
on the rocks preposition + noun		on ice	I'll take a whiskey on the rocks.
on the side preposition + noun		request for a food item to NOT be put on top of another food item	For the nachos, can we have the sour cream on the side?
order verb/noun		make a request to a server	Is everyone ready to order lunch now?
party noun		group of people at or waiting for a table	A party of twelve just walked in without a reservation.
patio noun		outdoor seating	We closed the patio because it looks like it's going to rain.
pitcher, jug noun		a container with a spout to pour water, beer, or other beverages out of	We'll take a pitcher of beer with four glasses.
pour verb		dispense liquid from a container	Can I pour you folks another glass of water?
prepare verb		get food ready	The servers have to prepare the salads themselves.
rare adjective		cooked meat that is pink inside	This steak is too rare for me to eat.
recipe noun		list of ingredients and instructions for preparing a certain type of food	Our chef is so talented that he almost never bothers with a recipe.
reservation noun		a request to have a table saved for a certain amount of people	We don't take any reservations; it's first come first served here.
restrooms noun		place for people to use a toilet and wash hands	The restrooms are to your left and down the stairs.
sauce noun		liquid flavouring added to food	What kind of sauce would you like on your ice cream, butterscotch or chocolate?
self-serve adjective		the customers bring their own food items to the table and do not pay for service	We have a buffet on, so it's self-serve for lunch.
separate cheques adjective + noun/verb +noun		a different bill for each member/group sitting at a table	We asked for separate cheques but it all came on one bill.
side dish noun		choice of food that goes with a main meal	The two side dishes are mashed potatoes or french fries.
specials noun		items that were prepared particularly for a certain day and are usually at a reduced price	Would you like to hear the specials before you decide on lunch.
spicy adjective		hot flavour	Any item with three chilies beside it means that the dish is very spicy.
stay verb		to eat in the restaurant	Are these coffees to go or to stay.
stir, mix verb		spin round and round with a spoon	Stir the soup for a few minutes before you serve it.
straw noun		long hollow plastic stick for drinking out of	Can I please get a straw for my ice tea?
substitute verb		replace one item for another	Can I substitute the carrots for corn?
supervisor noun		staff member in charge of watching over things and dealing with problems	When I'm not here George will be yoursupervisor.
sweet adjective		taste with a lot of sugar	If you like sweet things, you'll love our chocolate cheesecake.
take-out adjective/verb		food that is packed up and eaten at home	You can either eat in or order food to take-out.
to go verb		to take out of the restaurant	We're just going to order a pizza to go.
toppings noun		food items that go on top of other food items to add flavour	What type of toppings would you like to have on your pizza?
waiter, waitress noun		staff member in charge of taking orders and serving food and beverages	When I got promoted from a hostess to a waitress I started making tips.
waiting list noun		list of groups who want a table to eat at	We have a twenty minute waiting list tonight.
warm up verb		heat food to an enjoyable temperature for eating	Would you mind warming up my sons's mashed potatoes please?
well- done adjective		cooked for longer than average	The meat was so well-done it had no flavour.
wine list noun		a menu of all of the wine you can order from the glass, litre, or bottle	You will notice that we have a lot of local wine on our wine list.

Roles:

1. Customer 1: middle-aged woman with a 3 yr old child (only one person does all the speaking)
2. Customer 2: a young man with his girlfriend (only one person does all the speaking)
3. Waiter/server

Rules:

1. Select the students for each role
2. Change the roles
3. Ask a lot of questions before ordering

Sample1 conversation between a waiter an a customer

Waiter: Hello, here are your menus. I’ll be back to take your order in a few minutes.

Waiter: Are you ready to order?

Peter: Yes, please.

Waiter: Would you like a starter?

Peter: Yes, I’d like a vegetable soup.

Waiter: And what would you like for a main course?

Peter: I’ll have the grilled salmon.

Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?

Peter: Yes, I’d like a glass of white wine, please.

Waiter: (After Peter has his meal) Can I bring you anything else?

Peter: May I see the dessert menu?

Waiter: Certainly.

Peter: What do you recommend?

Waiter: The chocolate cake. It’s delicious.

Peter: Okay, I’ll have the cake. Also, may I have the bill please?

Waiter: Certainly

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Sample dialogue 2

Waiter: Hello, Can I help you?

Kim: Yes, I'd like to have some lunch.

Waiter: Would you like a starter?

Kim: Yes, I'd like a bowl of chicken soup, please.

Waiter: And what would you like for a main course?

Kim: I'd like a grilled cheese sandwich.

Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?

Kim: Yes, I'd like a glass of Coke, please.

Waiter... After Kim has her lunch.: Can I bring you anything else? Dessert maybe?

Kim: No thank you. Just the bill.

Waiter: Absolutely

Kim:I don't have my glasses. How much is the lunch?

Waiter: That's $6.75.

Kim: Here you are. Thank you very much.

Waiter: You're welcome. Have a good day.

Kim: Thank you, the same to you.

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Notice how the waiter asks: What would you like? and Kim responds: I'd like ...

"Would like" is the polite form used when asking and requesting.

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B. Social Networks: Pros and Cons of this phenomenon

Social networks are here to stay and regardless of our opinion, we see new ones being created almost every month. It's hard to keep up with all these new tools. What do you think? 

1. Do you use them?
2. How often?
3. Which ones?
4. How much time do you spend on them every day?
5. Which one is your favorite one? Why
6. Which one do you like the least or do not use at all? Why?

Instructions

Part I

1. Create teams of 2 students
2. Write down in a piece of paper at least 10 advantages of using social networks. You should ask yourselves, what things are possible now that weren't before because of social networks, what is easier now that before because of them, what is more attractive now than before
3. Write down at least 10 disadvantages of using social networks. You should ask yourselves, what are the dangers created by social networks, what has gotten worse as a result of social networks, what are the negative effects of using social networks.

Put your THINKING CAP on and come up with some convincing lists

Part II

• The professor will write them down on the board a combined list of PROS (advantages) and CONS (disadvantages/challenges) of social networks

Part III

• Each team will be assigned a position, either PRO or CON, and you will need to debate the other team defending your position.
• You will have 10 minutes to prepare your arguments

Click on the video below and watch a couple of minutes of this talk about Social networks. Start at 2:10 and stop once you have reached the 3:50 mark