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Role-Playing Lab
Ordering at a Restaurant
You're at a casual restaurant for lunch. One person plays the waiter/waitress, the other is the customer ordering a meal.
Role A: Mesero/a (Waiter)
You work at the restaurant and will help the customer
Role B: Cliente (Customer)
You're hungry and ready to order lunch
Turn 1 of 16
Your Turn: Mesero/a (Waiter)
You work at the restaurant and will help the customer
Welcome the customer and ask about seating
(Greet them and ask how many people)
Phrases you can use:
Buenas tardesGood afternoonBienvenidoWelcome¿Mesa para cuántos?Table for how many?
Practice Tips
- *In Mexico, you need to ask for the check - they won't bring it automatically.
- *'Buen provecho' is commonly said before eating - you can also say it to other diners!
- *Practice switching roles to experience both sides of the conversation.