Scenario: Requesting Recommendations from the Waiter
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Customer: Hi, what do you recommend?
Waiter: Our pasta and grilled chicken are very popular.
Customer: Okay, I’ll try the grilled chicken.
Waiter: Great choice!
Customer: Thanks!
Waiter: You're welcome.
Examples
1: recommend
Meaning: To suggest something as a good choice.
Sentences Using recommend for better understanding
1 .What do you recommend for dinner?
2 .She recommended the burger to me.
3 .Can you recommend a good drink?
2: popular
Meaning: Liked by many people.
Sentences Using popular for better understanding
1 .This is our most popular dish.
2 .The cafe is popular with students.
3 .Pizza is a popular choice.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Customer: Hi there. This is my first time here. What dishes would you recommend?
Waiter: Welcome! Our seafood risotto and spicy noodles are customer favorites.
Customer: Hmm, I’m not great with spice. Is the risotto mild?
Waiter: Yes, it has a gentle flavor. I think you'll enjoy it.
Customer: Sounds perfect. I'll go with that.
Waiter: Excellent choice!
Examples
1: flavor
Meaning: The taste of food or drink.
Sentences Using flavor for better understanding
1 .I love the flavor of this soup.
2 .The dish has a rich flavor.
3 .What flavor is the cake?
2: spicy
Meaning: Having a strong or hot taste.
Sentences Using spicy for better understanding
1 .This curry is very spicy.
2 .Do you like spicy food?
3 .I can’t handle spicy dishes.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Customer: Good evening. I'm in the mood to try something special—do you have any signature dishes you'd recommend?
Waiter: Absolutely! Our lamb chops with herb butter are a house favorite, and the mushroom ravioli is quite popular as well.
Customer: Both sound amazing. Which one is more filling?
Waiter: The lamb chops are more hearty. If you're looking for a lighter option, the ravioli would be ideal.
Customer: Let’s go with the lamb chops, then. Thanks for the recommendation!
Waiter: My pleasure! I’ll put that in for you.
Examples
1: signature
Meaning: Special or unique to a restaurant or chef.
Sentences Using signature for better understanding
1 .This is our signature dessert.
2 .Try the chef’s signature pasta.
3 .Their signature dish is the grilled salmon.
2: hearty
Meaning: Filling and satisfying.
Sentences Using hearty for better understanding
1 .I want something hearty for dinner.
2 .The stew was warm and hearty.
3 .That’s a hearty meal!
3: recommendation
Meaning: A suggestion about what to choose or do.
Sentences Using recommendation for better understanding
1 .Thanks for the recommendation!
2 .Can I ask for a recommendation?
3 .The waiter’s recommendation was perfect.