Grammar -- Spring 2010 - J. E. Seibert -- TIUA

Waiter (W): Good evening. How are you?

Customer 1 (C1): Fine, thanks. Could we see a/the menu?

W: Here you are. Would you like some water or something else to drink?

Customer 2 (C2): Water, please ... without ice.

C1: Water with ice, please. ...

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C2: Is there something on the menu you would recommend? I like pork.

W: Hmm, yes. I'd recommend the pork cutlet with apricot sauce, asparagus and potatoes.

C2: Fine. I'll take that.

C1: And I'll have spaghetti and a/the green salad with blue cheese dressing.

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W: Are you finished?

C2: Yes, that was a really great meal. Would it be possible to get the recipe for the pork?

W: Sure, I'll bring it to you. Would you like dessert?

C1: No. I'll just have Earl Gray tea.

C2: And can I have coffee, please.

W: I'll bring them right to you.