Scenario: Changing Your Order
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Customer: Excuse me, can I change my order, please?
Waiter: Sure! What would you like instead?
Customer: I’d like the vegetable soup instead of the chicken soup.
Waiter: No problem. I’ll change it right away.
Customer: Thank you!
Waiter: You’re welcome!
Examples
1: instead
Meaning: In place of something else.
Sentences Using instead for better understanding
1 .Can I get water instead of soda?
2 .She ordered a salad instead of fries.
3 .I chose tea instead of coffee.
2: change
Meaning: To make something different.
Sentences Using change for better understanding
1 .Can I change my seat?
2 .He changed his mind about the drink.
3 .I want to change my order.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Customer: Hi, sorry to bother you, but I’d like to switch my order if it’s not too late.
Waiter: No worries at all. What would you like to change it to?
Customer: I ordered the spaghetti, but I think I’d prefer the grilled fish instead.
Waiter: Alright, let me update that for you. It hasn’t gone to the kitchen yet.
Customer: Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it.
Waiter: Happy to help!
Examples
1: switch
Meaning: To replace one thing with another.
Sentences Using switch for better understanding
1 .Can I switch to a different dish?
2 .He switched his drink to juice.
3 .I want to switch my order before it’s too late.
2: prefer
Meaning: To like one thing more than another.
Sentences Using prefer for better understanding
1 .I prefer rice over pasta.
2 .Do you prefer tea or coffee?
3 .She prefers mild food.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Customer: Excuse me, I just realized I might have ordered too quickly. Would it be possible to change my order?
Waiter: Of course! What would you like instead?
Customer: I initially asked for the lasagna, but I’d actually prefer the Thai curry if it’s still an option.
Waiter: Let me check with the kitchen... Yes, you’re in luck — your previous order hasn’t been started yet.
Customer: Wonderful. Thanks for being so flexible.
Waiter: No trouble at all. I’ll update the ticket and get it going.
Examples
1: initially
Meaning: At first or in the beginning.
Sentences Using initially for better understanding
1 .I initially chose the soup.
2 .Initially, I thought it was a good idea.
3 .She initially wanted coffee but changed her mind.
2: flexible
Meaning: Willing to change or adapt.
Sentences Using flexible for better understanding
1 .Thank you for being flexible with my request.
2 .The restaurant is flexible with menu changes.
3 .He’s flexible when it comes to food options.
3: option
Meaning: A choice or possibility.
Sentences Using option for better understanding
1 .Is there a vegetarian option?
2 .I want to explore other options on the menu.
3 .You have many options to choose from.