[F] Eating Out

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

predict

[ pri-'dikt ]

verb

- to say that an event or action will happen in the future

The hurricane is predicted to reach the coast tomorrow morning.

ingredient

[ in-'gree-dee-uhnt ]

noun

- a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish

The list of ingredients included 2 cups of almonds.

random

[ 'ran-duhm ]

adjective

- happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan

The survey was carried out among a random sample of voters.

remind

[ ri-'mahynd ]

verb

- to make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten

Could you remind Paul about dinner on Saturday?

mix-up

[ 'miks-uhp ]

noun/verb

- (noun) a mistake that causes confusion; (verb) to confuse

There was a mix-up at the office and we all received the wrong forms.

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the conversations and see how the new words are used.

Dialogue 1

Icon_Worried(Man)

Employee 1

The waiter forgot to offer us water.

Icon_Worried(Woman)

Employee 2

He didn't even complete my order

Icon_Worried(Man)

Employee 1

Don't ge excited. I predict he'll come back.

QUESTION:

1. What did the waiter fail to do?

Dialogue 2

Icon_Surprised(Man)

Taka

The server mixed up everyone's orders.

Icon_Angry(Woman)

Melly

Don't upset the patrons; that's the first rule of good service.

Icon_Surprised(Man)

Taka

I haven't forgotten the rules. You don't have to remind me.

QUESTION:

1. What is the first rule of good service?

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Word Families

Part of Speech

Word

Example

verb	complete	The meal could not be completed without dessert.
noun	completion	The coffee was the last item ordered and brought the meal to completion.
adverb	completely	The chef forgot that the dessert was in the oven and completely ruined it.

verb	excite	The chef knows how to excite his patrons.
noun	excitement	You can feel the excitement in the air.
adjective	exciting	Being here is really exciting.

verb	forget	Don't forget to bring us the check.
adjective	forgetful	The forgetful waitress put a burden on the rest of the staff.
adjective	forgettable	The meal was bland and forgettable.

verb	predict	I predict that this restaurant will be a success.
noun	prediction	The manager's prediction came true, and the chef was named to the "Top 100" list.
adverb	predictably	Predictably, because the waiter neglected to write down the order, he forgot some necessary items.

verb	remind	Please remind me to mail this letter.
noun	reminder	Mom sent me off with a final reminder to be back before 11 p.m.
gerund	reminding	I sent him a memo reminding him about the meeting.

NOTES

Words which end with -ble, -ing, are adjectives.
Words which end with -ment, -tion, are nouns.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📄

Part I

Direction: Complete the table with the correct word form.

Verb	Noun	Adjective
remind
forget
excite
complete
predict

Part II

Direction: Read the following and write the appropriate form of the word in the blank.

Short Talk

predict
random
mix up
forget
remind

The key to a happy meal is that everyone should enjoy eating what they ordered. Before the waiter takes your order, you can ask him for a recommendation or you can select at (1) from the menu. Good service is part of the overall enjoyment of the meal. The waiter should make the patrons feel welcome and comfortable. Good waiters can (2) what you need, like more water, without having to be asked for it. It's easy for a waiter to (3) something, but you should not have to (4) a waiter more than once to bring you something. Nor do you want the waiter to (5) the food orders.