Everyday English Exchanges
Here are the completed exchanges, choosing the most logical response:
- I'd like a mineral water, please.
Possible response: May I take your order, sir? (This is a polite way to acknowledge the order and ask for confirmation.)
- Yes, I'd love that.
Possible response: Would you like some dessert? (This follows up after a positive response to an offer.)
- Would you like some dessert?
Possible response: I'm on a diet. (This is a direct and common response when declining dessert due to dietary reasons.)
- I'm on a diet.
Possible response: Would you like a starter? (If declining one course, the server might offer another.)