Words to know
have a quick, informal lunch
pay for everyone's meal
last longer than planned
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Practice · 3 min
Shadow Arjun first. He's a good host: he handles the menu, the time and the check so his guest doesn't have to. Keep "Absolutely not" friendly and firm at once. Then take Elif's part. She's businesslike with the questions and warmer by the end; let "That was delicious" sound genuine.
- ArjunElif, welcome to Delhi. I hope this place is okay. It's close to your hotel.
- ElifIt's perfect. I only have until two thirty, though. My flight's at five.
- ArjunNo problem. Let's order first, then talk. Do you eat spicy food?
- ElifSome. Not the spiciest thing on the menu, please.
- ArjunThen try the paneer. It's mild, and it's what they're famous for.
- ElifPaneer it is. So, the delivery schedule. Your email said six weeks?
- ArjunSix for the first shipment. The rest would come every two weeks after that.
- ElifThat's faster than our current supplier. What happens if there's a delay at the port?
- ArjunWe'd tell you within a day, and we'd cover the cost of air freight for urgent orders.
- ElifThat's a strong offer. I'll need to run it by my director in Berlin, but I like it.
- ArjunTake your time. Oh, the food's here. Let's eat before it gets cold.
- ElifThat was delicious. Oh no, it's two twenty. We've run over.
- ArjunDon't worry. I'll ask for the check.
- ElifPlease, let me pay. You've spent your whole lunch answering my questions.
- ArjunAbsolutely not. You're our guest here. We're picking up the check.
- ElifThen the next one's mine, when you come to Berlin.
- ArjunDeal. And I'll order whatever you tell me to.
- ElifGood. I'm already thinking about where to take you.
Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.