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I really hate fast food. I prefer to go to a good restaurant that serves everything, including the dessert, using the best ingredients. Sometimes, I like to order something that I have tried at home. First, I look up the recipein the cookbook and then I cook the dish. Next, I go to the restaurant, and when the wait personcomes to my table I ask for the menu and order what I have already cooked at home! Sometimes, I like to go out for a cocktail. You can have a drink in either a baror a lounge, which are usually nicer. At the end of the evening, it's time to ask for the bill and, usually, if the service has been good, it's a good idea to leave a 15%-20% tip.
Watch this video with Ellen Quish to get more help with ordering food in restaurants in English. The video includes common vocabulary and phrases used in restaurants and on menus to make the experience even easier for you.
