F2F Class Notes 12th July (Celeste)

Topic: Restaurant Etiquette

When asking for something: May I have a/some/a few ______ please?

napkin – zhi jin

glass of water / water / ice water
tap water – water from the sink (no bubbles)
sparkling water – water with bubbles

family style – order many dishes and share with everyone (Chinese)
take charge – sb takes the lead

We never order hot water unless we are asking for tea.

glass / cup / mug of hot water

The waiter thought it was weird to order hot water.

After I knew this etiquette in America I would never order the hot water in the restaurant.

After I learned this etiquette in America I will never order hot water in a restaurant.

Advice:
Don’t order the expensive or the most expensive dishes or plates.

Follow your boss.

Everyone gets their own menu.

I make great effort on it.
I put in a lot of effort on it/this.
I’m trying. I’m really trying. I’m really making an effort.

Celeste is from America, she is an American.
Echo is from China, she is Chinese. Chinese speak Chinese.
People from Germany also known as Germans speak German.
French speak French.