THE BIG IDEA: Name the dish, ask for one change, then confirm.
Ten phrases to practise
- Can I get this without ___?
- Can I have the sauce on the side?
- Can I substitute ___?
- Can I get ___ instead?
- Could you leave off ___?
- Can I change the side?
- Is there an extra charge?
- Can I add ___?
- Could you make it less spicy?
- So that’s without ___, right?
Use the Four Finger Rule
ITEM → CHANGE → CONFIRM → ORDER
“Without” removes an ingredient. “Instead” replaces something. “On the side” asks for something in a separate serving. Ask whether a change is possible and whether it costs extra.
Put it together
“Can I get the burger without onions? Can I get salad instead of fries? Is there an extra charge?”
Your next conversation
Choose one dish. Ask to remove one ingredient, change one side, and confirm the order.
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