LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
Describe what you see in the picture.
What do you think the waiter is saying to the customers?
How might the customers respond?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
David places his order with Toshi, and later discusses payment options after finishing his meal.
Robert
Toshi
Sure. That will be 750.
(Later, after the meal)
Toshi
Did you enjoy your meal?
Robert
Yes, all the food was good. I especially liked the simmered fish. May I have the check ?
Toshi
Certainly. Just a moment, please.
(Toshi brings the check)
Toshi
Here you are. Could you take this bill to the cash register and pay there when you leave ?
Robert
We’d like to pay our bill, please.
Toshi
Robert
Could we pay separately with credit cards or electronic money ?
Toshi
I’m sorry, we accept cash only .
Robert
Ok. We’ll just pay separately then.
Toshi
Thank you. 550 yen for the pizza toast, 500 yen for the hotdog, and 600 yen for the pancakes.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What did Robert order to eat and drink?
2. What did Robert especially like about the meal?
3. How did Toshi suggest Robert pay the bill?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can say: | What you can hear: |
|---|---|
Please pay over there. | I’ll pay in cash. |
Would you like to pay in cash or with credit cards? | Do you accept credit cards? |
Please insert your card here. | Can we pay separately? |
Could you take this bill to the cash register and pay there when you leave? | May I have the check? |
I’m sorry, we accept cash only. | We’d like to pay our bill, please. |
Could we pay separately with credit cards or electronic money? |
LET'S CHAT! 💬 Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Customer
Where do I pay?
Staff
Staff
Would you like to pay or ?
Customer
I’ll pay in cash.
Customer
How do I use the card reader?
Staff
Please
Customer
We’d like to pay our bill, please.
Staff
Certainly. Would you like to pay or ?
Customer
We’ll just pay separately then.
Customer
Could we pay separately with credit cards or electronic money?
Staff
I'm sorry only.
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A customer is dining at a restaurant, places an order, asks for the check, and requests to pay separately.
Instruction:
One person will be the customer, and the other will be the restaurant staff. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS A HOST/RESTAURANT STAFF | AS A CUSTOMER |
|---|---|
Take the customer's order | Place your order |
Check on the customer's satisfaction with the meal | Express satisfaction or concerns about the meal |
Present the check and explain the payment process | Ask for the check |
Handle requests for separate payments and payment methods | Request to pay separately and inquire about payment methods |
LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
- Have you ever needed to split a bill with friends at a restaurant? How did you handle it?
- What payment methods do you prefer to use at restaurants and why?
- How do you usually ask for the check at a restaurant in your home country?
- Can you share an experience where there was an issue with payment at a restaurant and how it was resolved?
I’ll have an iced tea and a hot dog.