Booking a Table
Calling ahead: how many people, what time, by the window.
- Them
Good afternoon. How can I help you?
- You
I'd like to book a table for four, please.
- Them
Certainly. What day and time were you thinking?
- You
Saturday evening, around seven if possible.
- Them
Seven is available. Any seating preference?
- You
A table by the window would be lovely.
- Them
Done. Could I take a name for the booking?
- You
It's under Chen. Thank you very much.
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Words in this dialogue
- goodof a high standard
- afternoonthe time between noon and evening
- helpto make things easier for someone
- bookto reserve; a set of printed pages
- tablefurniture with a flat top and legs
- fourthe number 4
- certainlyof course
- timethe passing of hours and minutes
- thinkingto have an opinion
- saturdaythe day after Friday
- eveningthe end of the day
- aroundroughly; on all sides
- seventhe number 7
- possibleable to happen
- availablefree to be used or had
- seatingsomething to sit on
- preferencewhat you would rather have
- windowan opening with glass
- lovelyvery pleasant
- donefinished
- taketo carry; to need time
- namewhat someone or something is called
- bookinga reservation
- it'sshort for it is
- underin the name of; below
- chena Chinese family name
- mucha large amount
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