Scenario: Asking for Napkins or Utensils
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Customer: Excuse me, can I get a napkin, please?
Server: Of course! I’ll bring one right over.
Customer: Also, I didn’t get a fork.
Server: I’m so sorry. I’ll get that for you right away.
Customer: Thank you!
Examples
1: napkin
Meaning: A small cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating.
Sentences Using napkin for better understanding
1 .Can I have a napkin, please?
2 .She wiped her mouth with a napkin.
3 .The table didn’t have any napkins.
2: fork
Meaning: A utensil with prongs used to eat food.
Sentences Using fork for better understanding
1 .I need a fork to eat this pasta.
2 .He dropped his fork on the floor.
3 .Can you bring another fork?
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Customer: Hi, sorry to bother you, but I didn’t get any utensils.
Server: Oh! Let me bring those to you right away.
Customer: Thanks. And could you also bring a couple of extra napkins?
Server: Of course. I’ll be right back with everything you need.
Examples
1: utensils
Meaning: Tools used for eating, such as a knife, fork, or spoon.
Sentences Using utensils for better understanding
1 .We didn’t get any utensils.
2 .Can you bring some extra utensils?
3 .The utensils were neatly placed.
2: extra
Meaning: More than what is usual or needed.
Sentences Using extra for better understanding
1 .Could I get an extra napkin?
2 .They brought us extra plates.
3 .We need an extra spoon for dessert.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Customer: Hi, sorry, but our table seems to be missing some items.
Server: Oh, I apologize. What are you missing?
Customer: We didn’t get any silverware, and could you also bring a few napkins?
Server: Absolutely. I’ll bring those over in just a moment. Anything else I can help with?
Customer: No, that’s all for now. Thanks for your help!
Examples
1: silverware
Meaning: Metal eating utensils such as forks, knives, and spoons.
Sentences Using silverware for better understanding
1 .The server forgot to bring the silverware.
2 .They set the table with silverware.
3 .We had to ask for silverware.
2: missing
Meaning: Not present or included when expected.
Sentences Using missing for better understanding
1 .Something is missing from our table.
2 .The knife is missing from my set.
3 .I think we’re missing a spoon.
3: moment
Meaning: A very short time.
Sentences Using moment for better understanding
1 .I’ll be back in a moment.
2 .Please wait a moment.
3 .It’ll just take a moment.