Business (Upper Intermediate)|ビジネス会話(中上級)
Business Trip 8: 出張 8

PART A_1

First, we will check the points in this lesson. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2

1. In many countries it is standard to remain seated at your table while you pay for your meal.
2. Be sure to check the receipt to see if a service charge has been included. Tipping varies by country; just be sure to leave a tip for your server if you are in a country where tipping is common.
3. If you cannot finish your meal, the server may ask if you want a box to bring it home in. Do not feel obliged to take unfinished food back to your hotel room.
PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. Once we are done, we will switch roles and read aloud the dialogue again. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART B_2

A: Here you are. Enjoy your meal!
B: Thank you.
A: How is everything? Can I get you another drink?
B: Everything tastes great, thank you. No, I won’t be needing anything else to drink, except maybe some more water.
A: Would you like a box for that?
B: No, I’m fine. Just the check, please.
A: Okay, here you are.
B: Do you accept Visa?
A: Yes, we do. Just sign here, please.
B: Thank you. Everything tasted wonderful.
A: Thank you. Enjoy your evening.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. Have you ever left a large meal partially eaten?
Answer:
2. If so, did you accept a box so you could bring the meal back with you?
Answer:
3. Have you experienced difficulty deciding how much to tip servers?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART D_2

Situation: You are in a restaurant. You will dine in a restaurant alone and then pay for the meal to the server/waiter.

(Your tutor will pretend to be the server/waiter.)
Expressions: – Just the check, please.
– Do you accept…