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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
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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.