WHello. This is Elizabeth Thompson of Smith Co., Ltd.
MAh, Ms. Thompson. How are you?
WFine, thanks. I was thinking … would you like to join us for lunch tomorrow, before our meeting?
MLet me just look at my diary. Yes, I’d love to. Thank you.
WGood. Do you like Japanese food?
MI’ve never tried it before.
WWell, I’m sure you’ll like it.
MI’m sure I will.
WThe Japanese restaurant is close to your hotel, within walking distance.
MWhere is it exactly?
WGo out of the hotel and turn left. Walk as far as the second street on the right. Go down that street, and the Osaka Restaurant is on the left.
MWhat time should I be there?
WIs twelve OK?
MThat’s fine.
WSee you then.
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WHello, can I help you?
MYes, I’d like to have some lunch.
WWould you like a starter?
MYes, I’d like a bowl of chicken soup, please.
WAnd what would you like for a main course?
MI’d like a grilled cheese sandwich.
WWould you like anything to drink?
MYes, I’d like a glass of Coke, please.
W(After the man has his lunch) Can I bring you anything else?
MNo, thank you. Just the bill.
WCertainly.
MI don’t have my glasses. How much is the lunch?
WThat’s $9.20.
MHere you are. Thank you very much.
WYou’re welcome. Have a good day.
MThank you, the same to you.
WGood evening!
MGood evening. Can I have the menu, please?
WCertainly, here you are.
MThank you. What’s today’s special?
WToday we have grilled tuna and New York steak served with creamy Italian sauce.
MI think I’ll have the grilled tuna.
WIt is served with a choice of rice, baked potatoes, or French fries.
MRice, please.
WWould you like something to drink?
MYes, I’d like a Coke.
WOK. Your order will be served soon. (Returning with the food) Here you are. Enjoy your meal!
MThank you.
WCan I get you anything else?
MNo, thanks. I’d like the bill, please.
WThat’ll be $22.95.
MHere you are. Keep the change!
WThank you! Have a good day!
MGoodbye.
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WAre you good at cooking?
MNo, but I’m pretty good at eating!
WDo you prefer Chinese food or Western food?
MTo be honest, Chinese food is really different from Western food.
WAre you used to the food here?
MNot really.
WWhat’s your favorite Chinese dish?
MLike most foreigners, I like Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken.
WHave you tried traditional Chinese dumplings yet?
MYes, but it’s quite difficult to eat with chopsticks.
WThat’s true. Many foreigners find it difficult to use chopsticks proficiently. If you can, your friends will be impressed.
MOK. I’ll try more Chinese food then. But I can’t read the menus in the restaurants near my home, so it’s difficult to try new food.
WIf you like, I can recommend to you a few typical and authentic Chinese dishes.
MGreat. Thanks.
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You may take a cable car to the top of the…
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NYou may take a cable car to the top of the mountain if you want to.
NHe asked the maid to change the sheet for him before he left the room.
NShe seemed to be confused by so many different ideas.
NThe floor was covered by a thick woolen carpet.
NThen what is the Canadian foreign policy?
NIn general the northerners prefer noodles to rice.
NThey decided to paint their walls green.
NIt’s apparent that these young people will have better opportunities.
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Excuse me, miss. Could I have something to…
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MExcuse me, miss. Could I have something to drink, please?
WSure, what would you like?
WWhy don’t you have water or juice instead? You’ve had two beers.
MYou’re right. One orange juice, please.
MGood evening, ma’am. My name’s John and I’ll be your server tonight. May I take your order?
WDo you have any recommendations?
WGood evening, Jade Restaurant. May I help you?
MGood evening. I’d like to make a dinner reservation for this Friday, the 15th.
WHmm. I’d like to have the grilled chicken, but can I have spaghetti instead of rice?
MOf course, ma’am.
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MWell, that was a pretty good meal.
WUm, it was delicious.
MWould you like some more coffee?
WYes, I’d like a little more please.
MOkay. There’s the waiter. Waiter, could we get another cup of coffee over here, please? Thank you.
WOkay, Mr. Graham, let me see if I understand you correctly on this. Now your basic problem is that we cannot provide spare parts quickly enough.
MYes. That’s right. That’s my main concern.
MDo you want to go out for dinner tonight?
WSure. Have you got anywhere in mind?
MI was thinking of having some spicy food.
WIf you want spicy food, then I’d recommend going to a Thai, Indian or Chinese restaurant. How about that Chinese buffet on Riverside Road?
MI really like that restaurant. But, they’ve westernized their food, so it’s not actually that spicy.
WYou’re right. Most of their dishes have sweet sauces. We could try that Indian restaurant just down the road from our company.
MThe Taj? They’re a bit expensive, but they do serve very spicy food.
WThe Taj it is then.
MOK. Let’s go!
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NBefore inviting your guest to a business meal, find out whether he or she likes or dislikes certain cuisine. Ask when extending the invitation or call an assistant to get the answer. You could also give your guest a choice of two or three restaurants. If hosting a group, choose a restaurant with a diverse menu.
NIf possible, pick one restaurant and frequent it. This will pay special rewards in terms of your being recognized when you walk in, and it will probably result in better service. You will have to cultivate and tip the headwaiter to make yourself known. Also keep in mind that if anyone is going to travel fairly far to reach the restaurant, it should be you and not your guest.
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NBusiness lunches and dinners are quite common in Denmark, but business breakfasts are extremely uncommon. Having a glass or two of beer or wine at a business lunch is not frowned upon. However, it is recommended for business lunches that you wait to see if your host orders a drink first. A business lunch will generally begin around noon and will last from one to two hours.
NBusiness dinners will begin around 7 or 8 p.m. and can last long into the night. You can expect a great deal of alcohol to be served at a business dinner especially when there is a large group of people. It is not necessary to wait to see if your host orders an alcoholic drink before you do. If a visitor does not drink for whatever reason, they should explain why. For a visitor who does choose to have a drink, be advised that drinking and driving is extremely unacceptable in Danish society.
NQuestion 1: What is uncommon in Denmark?
NQuestion 2: What is recommended in a business lunch?
NQuestion 3: How long will a business lunch last?
NQuestion 4: When will business dinners begin?
NQuestion 5: What is advised for visitors who have a drink?
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