Conversation between a waiter and guests
Guests: No, not this one. Can we get a table by the window, please?
Waiter: Sure. That one is unreserved.
(He leaves the guests at a window table and returns after a few minutes.)
Waiter: Would you like plain water or bottled water?
Guests: Bottled water, please.
(He returns after a few minutes.)
Waiter: Here is your water, sir. And here is the menu.
Waiter: Would you like something to start?
(The guests browse the menu.)
Guests: Can we’ve two sweet corn soups with some garlic bread and a vegetable platter for starters?
(He returns after 10-odd minutes to serve the appetizers, another name for starters.)
Waiter: Here are your starters.
Guests: Thank you.
(The guests dip into the starters. The waiter comes back after 20-odd minutes, by when they have polished the plates and the bowls off.)
Waiter: Are you ready to order the main course, sir?
Guests: Ya. Do you’ve any ‘special of the day’ or like at this place?
Waiter: No sir, we don’t have a ‘special of the day’ here.
Guests: OK. No problem. Can we’ve…?
(They order a few dishes for the main course.)
Guests: Please make it medium-spicy and less greasy.
Waiter: Sure.
Waiter: Something to drink, sir?
Guests: A glass of Pepsi for each.
(After 15-odd minutes, he serves the main course and the drinks.)
Waiter: Enjoy your meal.
Guests: Thank you.