Scenario: Asking for a Takeaway
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Customer: Excuse me, can I take the rest of the food home?
Waiter: Yes, of course. Would you like it packed now?
Customer: Yes, please. That would be great.
Waiter: I’ll bring a box for you.
Customer: Thank you so much!
Waiter: You’re welcome!
Examples
1: take
Meaning: To move something from one place to another.
Sentences Using take for better understanding
1 .Can I take this home?
2 .I want to take my leftovers with me.
3 .Take your time to finish your meal.
2: rest
Meaning: What remains after part has been used or eaten.
Sentences Using rest for better understanding
1 .I’ll eat the rest later.
2 .We can pack the rest to go.
3 .Don’t waste the rest of the food.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Customer: Hi, I couldn’t finish my meal. Could I get it packed to take home?
Waiter: Absolutely! I’ll bring a takeaway box right away.
Customer: Thanks. I’d hate to waste such delicious food.
Waiter: We’re glad you liked it! One moment, please.
Customer: Sure, no rush. I’ll wait here.
Examples
1: finish
Meaning: To complete or use up something.
Sentences Using finish for better understanding
1 .I couldn’t finish my pizza.
2 .Did you finish your drink?
3 .He finished only half of his meal.
2: waste
Meaning: To use or throw away something without a good reason.
Sentences Using waste for better understanding
1 .I don’t want to waste food.
2 .Wasting food is not good.
3 .She hates wasting anything edible.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Customer: Excuse me, I’m quite full. Would it be possible to get the remaining food packed for takeaway?
Waiter: Of course, I’ll bring a container for you.
Customer: Perfect. I’d rather not let such a lovely meal go to waste.
Waiter: We totally understand. I’ll be right back with a box.
Customer: Thank you. I’ll enjoy the rest at home later.
Examples
1: container
Meaning: A box or package used to hold something.
Sentences Using container for better understanding
1 .The waiter brought a takeaway container.
2 .Use a container to store the leftovers.
3 .She packed the cake in a small container.
2: leftover
Meaning: Food that remains uneaten after a meal.
Sentences Using leftover for better understanding
1 .I packed the leftovers for later.
2 .Do you want the leftovers?
3 .There are some leftovers in the fridge.
3: edible
Meaning: Safe or suitable to eat.
Sentences Using edible for better understanding
1 .The food is still edible.
2 .Is this still edible after two days?
3 .She only throws out food that's no longer edible.