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When eating out, you need to read menus, order food, and ask for what you want. Here are common restaurant situations.

Ordering at a restaurant (点餐):

A: Good evening! Do you have a reservation?
B: Yes, table for 2 under Wang. We booked at 7 PM.
A: Right this way, Mr. Wang. Here are your menus. Would you like sparkling or still water?
B: Still water, please.
A: Would you like to hear today's specials before ordering?
B: Yes, please!
A: Today's soup is mushroom cream soup. Special main dish is grilled salmon with roasted vegetables. Dessert is tiramisu.
B: Sounds good. I'll have the tomato soup to start, then beef steak medium-rare.
A: Excellent choice. What side would you like with your steak? French fries, baked potato, or salad?
B: Baked potato, please.
A: And you, madam?
C: I'll take the salmon as my main, no appetizer for me, thanks.
A: Perfect. Any drinks? We have house red or white wine by the glass.
B: Just a coke for me, please.
C: I'll have an iced tea, no sugar.
A: Great. Your food will be right out!

Problems with the meal (问题处理):

A: Excuse me, waitstaff?
B: Yes, sir. Is there a problem?
A: I'm sorry, but this steak is too rare for me. I asked for medium-rare, but it's almost raw in the middle.
B: I'm very sorry about that. I'll take it back to the kitchen immediately and bring you a new one. Would you like it medium instead?
A: Yes, medium would be perfect. Could you also bring more steak sauce?
B: Of course, right away. Again, my apologies for the mistake.

Paying the bill (买单):

A: Check, please!
B: Here you go. Total is 288 yuan. Would you like separate bills or together?
A: Together, please. Can we pay by phone?
B: Yes, WeChat and Alipay both work. Scan the QR code on the bill. Or cash or card is also fine.
A: We'll scan to pay. Keep the change as tip!
B: Thank you very much! Come again soon.

Practice: Write a dialogue ordering pizza and drinks. Include special requests like no onions or extra cheese.