English for Work

[Asalbanoo]

Pre-boarding Announcement


Good afternoon passengers. This is the pre-boarding annoucement for flight 89B to Rome. We are now inviting those passengers with small children, and any passengers requiring special assistance, to begin boarding at this time. Please have your boarding pass and identification ready. Regular boarding will begin in approximately ten minutes time. Thank you.


Final Boarding Announcement

This is the final boarding call for passengers Erin and Fred Collins booked on flight 372A to Kansas City. Please proceed to gate 3 immediately. The final checks are being completed and the captain will order for the doors of the aircraft to close in approximately five minutes time. I repeat. This is the final boarding call for Erin and Fred Collins. Thank you.



Pre-flight Announcement

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard Flight 4B7 with service from Hong Kong to San Francisco. We are currently third in line for take-off and are expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes time. We ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the overhead compartments. We also ask that your seats and table trays are in the upright position for take-off. Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones. Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight. Thank you for choosing Mountain Airlines. Enjoy your flight.

Captain's Announcement

Good afternoon passengers. This is your captain speaking. First I'd like to welcome everyone on Rightwing Flight 86A. We are currently cruising at an altitude of 33, 000 feet at an airspeed of 400 miles per hour. The time is 1:25 pm. The weather looks good and with the tailwind on our side we are expecting to land in London approximately fifteen minutes ahead of schedule. The weather in London is clear and sunny, with a high of 25 degrees for this afternoon. If the weather cooperates we should get a great view of the city as we descend. The cabin crew will be coming around in about twenty minutes time to offer you a light snack and beverage, and the inflight movie will begin shortly after that. I'll talk to you again before we reach our destination. Until then, sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the flight.

Safety Briefing

Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the crew I ask that you please direct your attention to the monitors above as we review the emergency procedures. There are six emergency exits on this aircraft. Take a moment to locate the exit closest to you. Note that the nearest exit may be behind you. Count the number of rows to this exit. Should the cabin experience sudden pressure loss, stay calm and listen for instructions from the cabin crew. Oxygen masks will drop down from above your seat. Place the mask over your mouth and nose, like this. Pull the strap to tighten it. If you are traveling with children, make sure that your own mask is on first before helping your children. In the unlikely event of an emergency landing and evacuation, leave your carry-on items behind. Life rafts are located below your seats and emergency lighting will lead you to your closest exit and slide. We ask that you make sure that all carry-on luggage is stowed away safely during the flight. While we wait for take off, please take a moment to review the safety data card in the seat pocket in front of you.

[Asalbanoo]

Vocabulary

la carte
without a side dish
Is it possible to get the steak à la carte? I don't eat potatoes.


à la mode
with ice cream
Would you like your apple pie à la mode?


alcohol, liquor
a distilled liquid such as rum or whiskey
This beer has 5% alcohol.



all you can eat
customers pay one fee and can eat as much as they wish
These are all you can eat fries, so let me know if you want more.


appetizer
small snack before a meal
Would you like some garlic bread or another appetizer to start?


appetizing

looks pleasing to eat
I'm afraid these pancakes don't look very appetizing.


apron

a cloth covering worn over the clothes while cooking
Remove your apron before you come out to the dining room.


awful (taste)
very bad taste
The customer said that her pasta was awful.


bar

place in an establishment where people go to get a drink (especially alcoholic drinks)
If you sit up at the bar you don't have to order any food.


barbeque

/southern style of cooking over a grill
The barbeque wings are our specialty.


barstool

tall seats that customers use at the bar
The guest fell off his barstool before he even ordered a drink.


bartender
staff member that mixes, pours, and serves alcoholic beverages
I do part-time work as a bartender in
a local pub.


beverage

drink
Can I bring you some beverages while you look at the menus?


bill, cheque, check
the slip of paper that tells the customer how much to pay
Table 3 would like you to bring them their cheque.


black coffee
+ coffee without any milk
Should I bring some cream, or do you take your coffee black?


boil

style of cooking that involves placing food in a deep pot of extremely hot water
We usually boil the potatoes first so that they will cook faster.


book off
mark a day that you cannot work
I need to book off the first week of May.


booster seat
a plastic unit that fits on top of a chair to help small children reach the table
Will your child be needing a booster seat today?


booth/bench
type of seating in which people sit side by side on a cushioned area
We'd prefer a booth if you have one available.


booze

(idiom) alcohol
You've been into the booze already, haven't you?


bottle opener
a device used for opening beer bottles that don't twist off
All of the servers keep bottle openers on their keychains.


bread basket
slices of bread and butter served before and with a meal
I'll bring you a bread basket to hold the kids down until dinner.



breaded
rolled and cooked in bread crumbs
The shrimp is breaded in our homemade batter.

buffet

self-serve tables of food that are set out for the customer to pick and choose from
The plates and everything you need are up at the buffet.


burnt
overcooked to the point of turning black
The toast is burnt around the edges.


buspan

rubber tub used for collecting dirty dishes
The buspan is stacked so high it's too heavy for me to carry.



busboy, busser
a person who helps out in a restaurant (especially clearing and setting tables)
Ask the busboy to help you bring out all of the food.

cash

paper money payment
I don't have any cash. Do you accept Visa?

cash out
counting and submitting the payment of all of the customers bills at the end of one's shift
Don't forget to include any coupons from tonight when you cash out later.

cashier

staff member responsible for collecting customer's money at the front of an establishment
We don't have a cashier; you have to pay your server.


charge

to add a fee
I will have to charge you an extra dollar to add ice cream.


check on
make sure the guests are satisfied
You should always check on your guests about two minutes after you serve the meal.


chef
staff member who is professionally trained to prepare food
Our head chef is one of the best cooks in town.


clear

remove finished or unused items from a table
You need to clear this table and set it for four.


cocktail

an alcoholic drink with juice
Would anyone care for a cocktail on this warm sunny day?


coffee maker
machine that dispenses coffee into a glass container for pouring
You need to teach the new waitress how to operate the coffee maker.


coffee round
an offering of coffee and refills around a section of a restaurant
Let's ask the busboy to do a coffee round while we take a smoke break.

combo, combination
mixture
The combo platter has veggies, ribs, and chicken fingers.


comment card
a piece of paper that customers are given to record their dining experience
When she asked for a comment card I knew she was going to complain about the food.


complaint

a problem with service or food
The guest brought his complaint to the manager.


condiments

types of sauces that are added for flavouring (i.e. mustard)
All of the condiments you should need are on the table.

cook

prepare and heat food until it is ready to serve
The guest says that this chicken isn't cooked enough.


corkscrew

tool for removing the cork from the top of a wine bottle
. You will need to learn how to work a corkscrew before you start bartending.


counter
flat area often used for placing dishes on or preparing food
I left one of the salads on the kitchen counter by mistake.

coupon

a slip of paper that offers the customers a discounted rate
Your coupon is only valid for food, not for alcoholic drinks.


complimentary
free of charge
The desserts are complimentary because the dinner took so long.



creamer

small plastic container of cream for coffee
Will you need more than two creamers for your coffee?


credit card
a plastic card that allows people to pay for something later
You forgot to sign your credit card slip.

customer, guest
person who goes to an establishment to be served
It is our policy that the customer is always right.


customer service
treatment of guests
Our restaurant got the award for having the best customer service this year.


cutlery, silverware, utensils
tools for eating with (fork, knife, spoon)
In a fine dining restaurant the staff has to polish the silverware.


cut off
fstop serving a customer any more alcoho
I cut off the man with the beard because he'd had too much to drink.

debit
use bank card to pay directly from bank account
Can we pay by debit here, or do you only take credit cards?


deep fried
cooked in a large pot of oil
Most of the appetizers on our menu are deep fried.


defrost, thaw
remove frozen food from the freezer to prepare
Don't forget to defrost some pies for tomorrow.


delicious

very good taste
The cookies were so delicious they were gone in half an hour.


delivery
food brought to the home
Do you have delivery or do we have to come in to eat?


designated driver
person in a party who agrees not to consume alcohol in order to drive everyone home safely
Is there a designated driver in your party or are you taking a taxi?


dessert
sweet treat after a meal
I think we're too full to have dessert tonight.

dessert tray
a plate of all of the desserts that customers can view and order from I'll bring the dessert tray around and see if I can tempt any of you with a slice of cake or pie.


dirty dishes
plates that customers are finished with
I'll just clear these dirty dishes and make some room for you.

discount
at a cheaper cost
We got a discount because we are regular customers.


dishpit
area in the restaurant where the dirty dishes are placed.
Jody is not going to want to go into the dishpit today.


dishwasher
the staff member/machine that washes the dirty dishes
Can you bring the dishwasher these pans to clean?


doggie bag
unfinished food that is packed up for the customer to take home
I can't finish my steak, but I'll take a doggie bag.


double
two shots of alchohol in one drink
Make that a double in a tall glass, please.

draft
beer from a keg that pours out of a tap
We have a selection of local beers on draft.

dressing
liquid topping for salads
Would you like Italian or French dressing?


dry
no sauce
I'll have dry toast with two eggs.


entrée, main course
the largest part of a meal (after appetizer, before dessert
The entrées are after the lunch specials on page 6 of the menu.


fast-food
an eatery that offers quick inexpensive food
We don't provide table service. This is a fast-food restaurant.


fine dining
a very expensive eating establishment
The waiters wear bowties because it's a fine dining restaurant.


float
small amount of cash used to make change at the beginning of a server or bartender's shift
I need a roll of quarters for my float.


free refills
beverages that can be filled again without any cost
Have all of the soda you want; it's free refills here.


fry
cook over an element in oil
Don't fry the vegetables too long or they will go soggy.


garnish
food that is added to a plate for appearance or colour(i.e. parsley or fruit)
Don't forget to garnish all of the entrees that go out.


glassware
group of drinking glasses
Make sure the glassware doesn't have any spots before you put it away.


gloves (plastic)
covering for the hands to prevent the spread of germs
Whenever you are handling food make sure you are wearing gloves.


gratuity/tip
extra money given as a thank you for service When we have a large party
we're allowed to add a 15% gratuity to the bill.


greet
say hello and welcome customers to the establishment
Your priority as a hostess is to greet the guests at the door with a smile.


grill
cooking over iron slats that allow for oil and fat to drop down
The healthiest way to prepare meat is on a grill.

hairnet
a covering worn on the head while preparing food
If you don't want to wear a hat, you can wear a hairnet

happy hour
short amount of time when alcoholic drinks are on sale
We're expecting a rush because it's almost happy hour.


highball
alcohol served with soda
Our highballs are on for half price today.



highchair

a tall chair with a plastic tray designed for a baby
The party is for ten plus a highchair.


hold

leave off/without
I'll take a hamburger, hold the bun.


homemade
made from a recipe
We serve the best homemade soup in town.


host, hostess
staff member in charge of greeting and seating customers in a restaurant
Please wait and the hostess will seat you.


ingredients

all of the different foods that are combined in a recipe
I'll check the ingredients to make sure there aren't any nuts.


kettle
pot for boiling water for tea
I'll put the kettle on and make some fresh tea.

last call
the last chance for a person to get an alcoholic drink before the establishment closes
We'll have two more screwdrivers for last call.


lemon, lime wedge
a small segment of lemon or lime put on the rim of a glass
I'd like a lemon wedge for my ice water please.

lineup

a number of people waiting for something
Is this the lineup to pay or get seated


liqueur

alcohol that has a syrupy/sweet taste
Can I offer you a coffee liqueur to go with your dessert?


make change
give customers money back from a payment
We can make change if all you have is large notes.

manager

person in charge of a section of a restaurant
I'd like to speak to the floor manager about the service.

melt
warm to soften (i.e. cheese/butter)
First, melt two tablespoons of butter in the microwave.


menu

a booklet of all of the food that can be ordered
Do you have a children's menu we could see?


microwave
a small appliance that heats and cooks food quickly
We can heat your dinner in the microwave if you like.


mild
not spicy
I'd like a half dozen mild chicken wings.


nightclub

establishment where adults go to dance and drink alcoholic beverages
If you work at the nightclub you will have to stay until 2 AM.


non alcoholic beverage

a drink that resembles a certain drink without the alchohol
Can I order a non alcoholic beer?


notepad
paper that a server uses to write down orders
Just let me grab my notepad and I'll take your order.


on the rocks
on ice
I'll take a whiskey on the rocks.


on the side
request for a food item to NOT be put on top of another food item
For the nachos, can we have the sour cream on the side?


order
make a request to a server
Is everyone ready to order lunch now?


over charge
give a customer a bill that is too high (by mistake)
I think you over charged us for our drinks; we only had one each.


pack up
put in a take-out container for the customer to bring home
Would you like me to pack up the rest of that pizza?


party
group of people at or waiting for a table
A party of twelve just walked in without a reservation.


patio
outdoor seeating
We closed the patio because it looks like it's going to rain.


paycheque

money given to the staff every week or two
You'll get a paycheque every other Monday.


pitcher, jug
a container with a spout to pour water, beer, or other beverages out of
We'll take a pitcher of beer with four glasses.


portion
a separate amount of food
The chicken fingers are already portioned in the freezer.


pour
dispense liquid from a container
Can I pour you folks another glass of water?


prepare

get food ready

The servers have to prepare the salads themselves.


pub
establishment that specializes in casual food and alcoholic beverages
I can wear whatever I want when I work at the pub.


punch clock and punch card
a machine that staff members place a card into when they begin and finish a work shift
I don't want staff members hanging around the punch clock.


punch in, out
put a card in the punch clock to mark the time you start and end a shift
You can punch out as soon as you finish sweeping the floors.


punch something in
enter an order into a computer system
I'm going to punch in a large order now, so get ready.



rare
cooked meat that is pink inside
This steak is too rare for me to eat.


recipe
list of ingredients and instructions for preparing a certain type of food
Our chef is so talented that he almost never bothers with a recipe.


regulars
people who come into an establishment often
You can give the regulars a complimentary drink from time to time.


reservation
a request to have a table saved for a certain amount of people
We don't take any reservations; it's first come first served here.


restrooms
place for people to use a toilet and wash hands
The restrooms are to your left and down the stairs.


roll-up
a set of cutlery wrapped in a napkin
Before we punch out we have to prepare enough roll-ups for the night shift.


rush
a large amount of customers arriving at the same time
We always have a rush after church on Sundays.


rush
prepare quickly for a certain reason
Can you put a rush on this spaghetti; I forgot to punch it in.


sauce
liquid flavouring added to food
What kind of sauce would you like on your ice cream, butterscotch or chocolate?


schedule
a notice of the time and date each staff member has to work in a certain period of time
If you want to book off a day, let me know before I make the schedule.


seasoning

dry flavouring added to food
He wants the chicken plain without any seasoning.


self-serve
the customers bring their own food items to the table and do not pay for service
We have a buffet on, so it's self-serve for lunch.


senior's discount
a reduced price for people over a certain age (i.e. over 65)
We have a senior's discount of 25% off on Mondays.


separate cheques
a different bill for each member/group sitting at a table
We asked for separate cheques but it all came on one bill.


serve
look after a customer, bring items to a customer
Is there someone in charge of serving out on the patio?


set
get a table ready with items such as cutlery and glassware
I need you to clear and set table five for a party of eight.


shade
place outside that is not in the sun
We'd like to sit on the patio if there is any shade.


shot
one ounce of alcohol served in a small glass (shot glass)
Let's do a shot to get this party started.



shooter
an ounce of alcohol and juice combined
Is there a shooter that has orange juice in it?


side dish
choice of food that goes with a main meal
The two side dishes are mashed potatoes or french fries.


sour
acid or fermented taste
I think the milk has gone sour from sitting out of the fridge too long.


sous chef
staff member who works under and assists the main
chef Our sous chef is leaving to become the head chef at another restaurant.


specials
items that were prepared particularly for a certain day and are usually at a reduced price
Would you like to hear the specials before you decide on lunch.


specialty
food item that a restaurant is popular for
Homemade fish and chips is our specialty.


spicy
hot flavour
Any item with three chilies beside it means that the dish is very spicy.


stay
to eat in the restaurant
Are these coffees to go or to stay.


stir, mix
spin round and round with a spoon
Stir the soup for a few minutes before you serve it.


straw
long hollow plastic stick for drinking out of Can
I please get a straw for my ice tea?


straight up
alcoholic drink without any mix or ice
He always has a straight up glass of rum after his meal.


substitute

replace one item for another
Can I substitute the carrots for corn?


supervisor

staff member in charge of watching over things and dealing with problems
When I'm not here George will be your supervisor.


sweet

taste with a lot of sugar
If you like sweet things, you'll love our chocolate cheesecake.


take-out
food that is packed up and eaten at home
You can either eat in or order food to take-out.


two-minute check
a visit to a table approximately two minutes after the food has been served to check for satisfaction
Don't forget to do your two-minute check to make sure the steak is cooked properly.


terminal
computer system for punching in food orders
There's one terminal in the kitchen and one on the bar.


till
drawer of a cash register that money is kept in
You need a key to open the till and make change.


toppings
food items that go on top of other food items to add flavour
What type of toppings would you like to have on your pizza?


uniform

clothing that staff members have to wear
The uniform here is black pants and a white shirt.


waiter, waitress
staff member in charge of taking orders and serving food and beverages
When I got promoted from a hostess to a waitress I started making tips.


waiting list
list of groups who want a table to eat at
We have a twenty minute waiting list tonight.


warm up
heat food to an enjoyable temperature for eating
Would you mind warming up the baby's bottle for me?


well- done
cooked for longer than average
The meat was so well-done it had no flavour.


wine list
a menu of all of the wine you can order from the glass, litre, or bottle
You will notice that we have a lot of local wine on our wine list.


winery

a place where wine is made, tasted, and sold
There is another winery up the hill that you might enjoy stopping at.


wine tasting
sampling different types of wine
If you are intersted in trying some wines you should go on a wine tasting tour.

[Yazz]

yo pal
two big thumbs up to your patience and self confidece.

good luck honey
gocha

[Asalbanoo]

If you are going to be working in a restaurant, it is important that you understand the menu. Different menus use different words to mean the same thing. They also use certain words to make food sound more delicious. It isn't just the server who should know the menu. Hosts, bartenders, and bussers may also get asked questions about the menu from the guests. Cooks have to know the menu inside-out as well. After all, if an item says it is smothered in mozzerella cheese it can't just have a sprinkling of cheddar.

Most menus are divided into sections. You may need to help a guest find the entrees, or desserts. A guest might call a drink a beverage or a refreshment. Learn the different terms that are used so that you can understand and serve your guests promptly and accurately.



Menu Section

Name

Also Known As

Example Items
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Appetizers Appies,/ Finger Food, Combo Platters, Snacks, Starters /Garlic Bread, Cheese Plate, Nachos


Salads (and Soups) /Garden Fresh, Greens, Light Fare, Lighter Favourites, Low Calorie Choices, Low-fat Selections /Tossed Salad, Caesar Salad, Soup of the Day


Sandwiches Burgers,/ From the Deli, From the Grill, Lunch Menu, Wraps /Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Veggie (Garden) Burger, Steak Sandwich


Italian/ Noodles, Pasta, Pizza /Spaghetti, Pepperoni Pizza, Fettucini


Main Course Entrée,/ Dinners, Main Dish, Main Event / New York Steak, Chicken Stirfry, Hearty Stew


Sides Accompaniments, /On the Side, Side Dishes /French Fries, Rice, Grilled Veggies


Seafood / Catch of the day, Fish, Fresh from the Sea /Fish and Chips, Battered Shrimp, Smoked Salmon


Mexican /South of the Border, Tex-Mex / Fajitas, Nachos, Enchilladas


Specialties/ Signature items, Favorites, Pleasers, 5 Stars/ BBQ Ribs, Hot Wings, Chicken Cordon Bleu


Desserts/ Sweets, Treats, For the Sweet Tooth /Apple Pie, Mocha Cheesecake, Banana Split


Beverages/ Drinks, Non-alcoholic beverages, Refreshments/ Soda Pop, Juice, Milk


Wine and Beer/ Coolers, Draft, Liquor, Specialty Drinks, Spirits, From the Bar /House Wine, Jug of Beer, Peach Cider


Kids Menu /Juniors, Kids Stuff, Little Tikes, For the Munchkins /Spaghetti and Meatballs, Cheeseburger, Chicken Fingers


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Descriptive Words and Expressions on a Menu

Menus often contain special language to make items sound delicious. These words and expressions can also convince the guests to order more food, such as appetizers or dessert. It is useful for servers to learn these expressions in order to sound more knowledgable and achieve better sales. In many English speaking countries, especially North America, having higher sales means earning better tips.

Description
Meaning
Example item


available with

Guests can have this food served a different way.
All burger selections are available with whole wheat buns.


bottomless (free refills)

Guests can have more without paying.
Coffee and tea is bottomless.


chunky
many large pieces of meat or vegetables
A steaming bowl of chunky vegetable soup



coated in, glazed

covered in a sauce (often before cooking)
Breast of chicken coated in teriyaki sauce


crispy

makes a crunchy sound when you chew
Caesar salad with fresh lettuce and crispy croutons



drizzled with

a small amount of liquid poured over top
Apple pie and vanilla ice cream drizzled with butterscotch


finished with

final step of the food preparation
A generous portion of spaghetti and garlic tomato sauce, finished with homemade meatballs



fresh

just off the farm/ out of the garden/
All omelettes are made with three fresh egg whites.


garnished with
decorated with
Our dinners are garnished with fresh parsley and seasonal fruit.


generous portion, heaping, loaded with
a large amount of
All sandwiches are served with a generous portion of fresh cut fries.


home style, homemade, made from scratch
from a recipe (not a package)
Try our chef's homemade chili with fresh baked bread.


juicy
with liquid remaining for taste
Garden salad with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions


lightly breaded, battered
rolled in bread crumbs, eggs, or other mixture and cooked
Our fish is lightly battered in beer.


marinated in
left in fridge to soak up sauce/juice/flavoring
Our steaks are marinated in a rich peppercorn sauce.


medley
variety, mixture
A vegetable medley tossed in olive oil and served over rice

mouth watering
appearance causes mouth to salivate
Finish your meal off with one of our mouth watering desserts.

on a bed of
on top of
a layer of A ginger chicken stir fry served on a bed of rice

seasonal
produce varies at different times during the year
Ask your server about our seasonal fruit pies.



seasoned with
herbs and spices added
Roasted chicken seasoned with fresh basil and oregano

[Asalbanoo]

Tending bar requires special skills, such as learning special recipes, measuring, mixing and serving drinks, and chatting with guests. No matter which country you are working in, you are sure to come across English patrons who want a cold drink. Study the lists and expressions bartenders use. Then read the dialogue and check your understanding.


Glassware

half litre/litre
a glass container for serving house wine

highball glass
a tall straight glass

mug
a cup or glass with a handle used for hot beverages

pint glass
20 oz glass for draft

pitcher/jug
approximately 60 oz container for draft or water

rock glass/tumbler
short glass for mixed drinks


shot glass
1 oz glass for shots and shooters

sleeve

12 oz glass for draft

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Classic Cocktails


Black Russian
vodka, coffee liqueur, on ice (for a white russian-add milk)


Bloody Mary
vodka, tomato juice, tobasco sauce, worchestershire sauce, salt, pepper, celery salt, slice celery, on ice

Cosmopolitan
vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime, on ice

Daquiri

light rum, lime juice, sugar, blended with ice (for a strawberry daquiri use strawberry mix or syrup)


Long Island Iced Tea
vodka, gin, rum, orange liqueur, lemon juice, cola, on ice

Margarita
tequila, lime, salt, blended with ice

Martini

gin, dry vermouth, (garnish with olive)


Pina Colada
rum,coconut milk, pineapple juice, blended with ice


Screwdriver
vodka and orange juice, on ice

Tom Collins
gin, lemon juice, sugar, soda water, on ice



Common Liquor


Gin

clear alcohol flavoured with juniper berries

Liqueur

various sweet alcohols

Rum

clear alcohol made from sugar cane, origin Caribbean

Vodka

clear alcohol made from grain or potato, origin Russia

Whisky (Rye in Canada)
light brown alcohol made from grain, origin Scotland

Tequila

golden or clear alcohol, origin Mexico



Beer and Coolers


Domestic

beer from country that bar is located in

Local

beer brewed nearby

Cans

beer served in a tin

Bottles

beer served in glass bottle

Draft

beer on tap

Keg

beer in a large barrel

Ciders

alcoholic drink from apples or other fruit

Coolers

premixed and bottled alcoholic drinks

Sample Conversation

Bartender: Hi there. What can I get for you?

Guest: I need something cold.

Bartender: You've come to the right place.

Guest: Do you have any specials on?

Bartender: We have highballs on for half price.

Guest: Sorry, I meant for beer.

Bartender: Our beer special tonight is a pitcher of local draft with a half dozen wings for $12.99.

Guest: I guess I should have brought a friend. I think I'll just have a Heineken for now.

Bartender: Sure, would you like that on tap or in a can?

Guest: Do you have it in a bottle?

Bartender: No, I'm afraid we don't.

Guest: That's okay. I'll take a pint.

Bartender: A pint of Heineken coming up.

Guest: Actually, you better just make it a sleeve.

Bartender: Sure. And should I start you a tab?


Guest: No, I'm driving. How much do I owe you?

Bartender: $5.25.

Guest: Here's 6. Keep the change.

Bartender: Thank you.