Scenario: Splitting the Bill
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Customer 1: Should we split the bill?
Customer 2: Yeah, that sounds fair.
Customer 1: Excuse me, can we split the bill?
Server: Sure! I’ll separate it for each of you.
Customer 2: Thanks. I’ll pay with cash.
Customer 1: And I’ll use my card.
Server: No problem. I’ll handle that now.
Examples
1: split
Meaning: To divide something between two or more people.
Sentences Using split for better understanding
1 .Can we split the bill?
2 .Let’s split the cost evenly.
3 .They split the pizza between four people.
2: fair
Meaning: Something that is reasonable or equal for everyone.
Sentences Using fair for better understanding
1 .That seems fair to me.
2 .It's only fair that we all pay.
3 .She always tries to be fair.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Customer 1: Hey, do you want to go half and half on the bill?
Customer 2: Yeah, I think that’s the easiest way.
Customer 1: Excuse me, could you split the bill between us?
Server: Absolutely. Are you paying separately or together?
Customer 2: Separately, please. I’ll be using a card.
Customer 1: Same here.
Server: Got it. I’ll be right back with the machine.
Examples
1: separately
Meaning: Not together; individually.
Sentences Using separately for better understanding
1 .We want to pay separately.
2 .They asked for separate checks.
3 .She prefers to pay separately when dining out.
2: half and half
Meaning: An equal division between two people.
Sentences Using half and half for better understanding
1 .Let’s go half and half on the bill.
2 .They split everything half and half.
3 .We always go half and half when we eat out.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Customer 1: This was great! Want to split the bill or should one of us cover it?
Customer 2: Let’s split it—makes things simpler.
Customer 1: Excuse me, could you divide the bill between the two of us, please?
Server: Of course! Would you like it split evenly or by the items ordered?
Customer 2: Evenly is fine. We had about the same.
Customer 1: Perfect. I’ll use Apple Pay.
Customer 2: And I’ll pay with my debit card.
Server: No problem at all. I’ll process both payments now.
Examples
1: evenly
Meaning: In equal amounts or parts.
Sentences Using evenly for better understanding
1 .Let’s split the bill evenly.
2 .They divided the work evenly.
3 .The cost was shared evenly among us.
2: process
Meaning: To complete an action, especially in service or payment.
Sentences Using process for better understanding
1 .I’ll process your card now.
2 .The server processed the payment quickly.
3 .She processed the return without any issues.
3: cover
Meaning: To pay for something.
Sentences Using cover for better understanding
1 .I’ll cover the drinks this time.
2 .He offered to cover the whole bill.
3 .You got lunch? I’ll cover dinner then.