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In today's video, we'll listen to a conversation between a waitress and a customer.
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Listen carefully.
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Hi there.
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Welcome to The Daily Grind.
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Are you ready to order?
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Yes, I think so.
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I've heard great things about your signature chicken sandwich.
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Ooh, that's a great choice.
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It's our most popular item.
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Perfect.
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I'll take that then.
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Great.
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And would you like a side with that?
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We have fries or a small salad.
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Mmm.
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Fries, please.
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Crispy ones, if possible.
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Absolutely.
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We always make sure they're piping hot and crispy.
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Sounds good to me.
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And for a drink, we have fresh juice, soda, or our special iced coffee.
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I'll just have a bottle of water for now.
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Thank you.
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No problem at all.
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So that's one signature chicken sandwich with crispy fries and a water.
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Is that correct?
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That's right.
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Thanks a lot.
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Your food will be ready in about 10 minutes.
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Is this your first time here?
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Yes, it is.
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I just moved into the neighborhood.
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Oh, welcome.
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I hope you like our little spot.
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It looks really cozy.
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I like the decorations.
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Thank you.
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We tried to make it feel like a home away from home.
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You succeeded.
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It feels very relaxing.
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Great to hear.
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I'll go put your order in right away.
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Okay, thank you.
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Your water is here.
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Everything okay so far?
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Yes, thank you.
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I'm just watching the people outside.
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It gets quite busy on this street.
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It's a fun place to people watch.
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Definitely.
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It's a nice change of pace from my old city.
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Where did you move from, if you don't mind me asking?
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I moved from a big city.
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It was way too crowded.
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I totally understand that.
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This area is a bit quieter.
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It's perfect.
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I feel like I can finally breathe here.
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I'm glad you're enjoying it.
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Your sandwich is coming up next.
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Fantastic.
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I'm getting hungry now.
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Here you are.
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One signature chicken sandwich and your crispy fries.
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Enjoy your meal.
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Wow, this looks amazing.
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The fries look super crispy.
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Let me know if everything is to your liking.
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I'll be back to check on you.
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I will.
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Thank you for the quick service.
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You're very welcome.
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Just wave if you need anything.
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Excuse me.
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Yes?
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Is everything all right with the food?
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It's delicious.
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The sandwich is out of this world.
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That's wonderful to hear.
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What do you like best about it?
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The sauce is really flavorful.
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It has a nice kick.
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We use a special homemade recipe for that.
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Well, you should keep it.
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It's a real winner.
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I'm so happy to get that feedback.
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I'll tell the chef.
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great actually I have one very tiny suggestion
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if I may of course we always appreciate input what is
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it the music is a little bit loud it makes it
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hard to concentrate oh thank you for letting me know we can definitely turn it down
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that would be great just a little bit quieter I'll do
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that right now we want everyone to feel comfortable you guys
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have great customer service maya we try our best we aim
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to provide a great experience you've definitely succeeded with me i'll
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definitely be back that's the best compliment anything else i can
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get you maybe a refill on the water no i'm good
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for now i'm just gonna savor the rest of this sandwich take your time
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when you're ready for the build just let me know okay
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will do thanks again for the great lunch my pleasure have a wonderful rest of your day
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you too maya bye for now
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before we begin our speaking practice let's learn some new words and expressions from our story Signature.
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Something most characteristic or famous about someone or a place.
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Example.
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The chef's signature dish is spicy seafood pasta.
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Piping hot.
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Extremely hot, usually referring to food or drinks.
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Example.
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Be careful, the tea is piping hot.
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Spot – a specific location or place.
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Let's meet at our usual spot in the park.
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People watch – to spend time observing people in public places.
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I love to people watch while drinking coffee.
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Change of pace.
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Something different from the usual routine.
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A weekend road trip was a nice change of pace. To your liking?
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Suited to your preferences or taste.
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I hope the music is to your liking.
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Out of this world.
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Extremely good or amazing.
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Example.
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The dessert was out of this world.
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Flavorful.
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Full of strong, pleasant taste.
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Example.
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The stew was hearty and flavorful.
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Kick A spicy taste or sudden burst of excitement.
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Example This salsa has a real kick to it.
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Compliment An expression of praise or admiration.
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Example He gave her a kind compliment on her artwork.
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all right time for some speaking practice repeat after Maya
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and Leo hi there welcome to the daily grind hi there welcome to the daily grind
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are you ready to order Are you ready to order?
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Yes, I think so.
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Yes, I think so.
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I've heard great things about your signature chicken sandwich.
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I've heard great things about your signature chicken sandwich Ooh,
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that's a great choice Ooh,
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that's a great choice It's our most popular item It's our most popular item.
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Perfect.
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I'll take that then.
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Perfect.
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I'll take that then.
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Great.
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And would you like a side with that?
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Great, and would you like a side with that?
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We have fries or a small salad.
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We have fries or a small salad.
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Mmm.
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Fries, please.
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Crispy ones, if possible.
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Crispy ones if possible
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Absolutely Absolutely We always make sure they're piping hot and crispy
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We always make sure they're piping hot and crispy Sounds good to me.
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Sounds good to me. And for a drink?
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And for a drink, we have fresh juice,
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we have fresh juice, soda,
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or our special iced coffee.
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Soda or our special iced coffee?
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I'll just have a bottle of water for now.
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Thank you.
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I'll just have a bottle of water for now.
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Thank you.
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No problem at all.
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No problem at all.
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So that's one signature chicken sandwich.
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So that's one signature chicken sandwich.
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with crispy fries and a water.
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With crispy fries and a water. Is that correct? Is that correct?
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That's right.
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Thanks a lot.
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That's right.
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Thanks a lot.
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Your food will be ready in about 10 minutes.
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Your food will be ready in about 10 minutes.
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Is this your first time here?
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Is this your first time here?
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Yes, it is.
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Yes, it is.
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I just moved into the neighborhood.
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I just moved into the neighborhood.
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Oh, welcome!
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Oh, welcome!
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I hope you like our little spot.
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It looks really cozy.
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I like the decorations.
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I like the decorations.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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We tried to make it feel like a home away from home.
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We tried to make it feel like a home away from home.
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You succeeded You succeeded It feels very relaxing
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It feels very relaxing Great to hear Great to hear
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I'll go put your order in right away I'll go put your order in right away Okay,
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thank you Okay, thank you Your water is here
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Your water is here Everything okay so far?
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Everything okay so far?
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Yes, thank you Yes, thank you I'm just watching the people outside
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I'm just watching the people outside It gets quite busy on this street.
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It gets quite busy on this street.
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It's a fun place to people watch.
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It's a fun place to people watch.
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Definitely, it's a nice change of pace from my old city.
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Definitely, it's a nice change of pace from my old city.
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where did you move from if you don't mind me asking where did you move from if you don't mind me asking
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I moved from a big city I moved from a big city It was way too crowded
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It was way too crowded I totally understand that I totally understand that
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This area is a bit quieter This area is a bit quieter.
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It's perfect.
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I feel like I can finally breathe here.
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It's perfect.
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I feel like I can finally breathe here.
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I'm glad you're enjoying it I'm glad you're enjoying it Your sandwich is coming up next
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Your sandwich is coming up next Fantastic!
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I'm getting hungry now Fantastic!
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I'm getting hungry now.
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Here you are.
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Here you are.
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One signature chicken sandwich.
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One signature chicken sandwich.
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and your crispy fries and your crispy fries.
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Enjoy your meal.
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Enjoy your meal.
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Wow, this looks amazing.
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Wow, this looks amazing.
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The fries look super crispy.
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Let me know if everything is to your liking.
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Let me know if everything is to your liking
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I'll be back to check on you I'll be back to check on you I will,
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thank you for the quick service I will,
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thank you for the quick service You're very welcome.
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Just wave if you need anything.
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Just wave if you need anything Excuse me Excuse me
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Yes, is everything alright with the food?
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Yes, is everything alright with the food?
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It's delicious!
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The sandwich is out of this world!
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That's wonderful to hear!
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That's wonderful to hear What do you like best about it?
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What do you like best about it?
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The sauce is really flavorful.
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It has a nice kick.
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We use a special homemade recipe for that.
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We use a special homemade recipe for that.
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Well, you should keep it.
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It's a real winner.
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Well, you should keep it.
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It's a real winner.
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I'm so happy to get that feedback I'm so happy to get that feedback I'll tell the chef
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I'll tell the chef Great Great Actually, I have one very...
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Actually, I have one very...
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Tiny suggestion, if I may.
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Tiny suggestion, if I may. Of course.
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Of course We always appreciate input We always appreciate input
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What is it?
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What is it?
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The music is a little bit loud The music is a little bit loud.
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It makes it hard to concentrate.
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It makes it hard to concentrate.
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Oh, thank you for letting me know.
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Oh, thank you for letting me know.
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We can definitely turn it down.
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We can definitely turn it down. That would be great.
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Just a little bit quieter. That would be great.
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Just a little bit quieter.
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I'll do that right now.
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I'll do that right now.
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We want everyone to feel comfortable.
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You guys have great customer service, Maya.
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You guys have great customer service, Maya.
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We try our best.
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We aim to provide a great experience.
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We aim to provide a great experience.
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You've definitely succeeded with me.
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You've definitely succeeded with me.
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I'll definitely be back.
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I'll definitely be back That's the best compliment That's the best compliment
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Anything else I can get you?
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Anything else I can get you?
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Maybe a refill on the water?
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Maybe a refill on the water?
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No, I'm good for now.
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No, I'm good for now.
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I'm just gonna savor the rest of this sandwich.
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I'm just gonna savor the rest of this sandwich.
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I'm just gonna savor the rest of this sandwich.
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Take your time.
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Take your time.
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When you're ready for the build, Just let me know.
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When you're ready for the bill, just let me know.
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Okay, we'll do.
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Okay, we'll do.
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Thanks again for the great lunch.
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Thanks again for the great lunch.
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My pleasure, Leo.
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My pleasure, Leo.
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Have a wonderful rest of your day.
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You too, Maya.
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Bye for now.
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All right, let's listen to the story one more time.
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Hi there.
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Welcome to the Daily Grind.
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Are you ready to order?
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Yes, I think so.
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I've heard great things about your signature chicken sandwich.
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Ooh, that's a great choice.
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It's our most popular item.
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Perfect.
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I'll take that then.
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Great.
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And would you like a side with that?
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We have fries or a small salad.
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Mmm.
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Fries, please.
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Crispy ones, if possible.
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Absolutely.
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We always make sure they're piping hot and crispy.
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Sounds good to me.
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And for a drink, we have fresh juice, soda, or our special iced coffee.
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I'll just have a bottle of water for now.
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Thank you.
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No problem at all.
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So that's one signature chicken sandwich with crispy fries and a water.
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Is that correct?
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That's right.
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Thanks a lot.
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Your food will be ready in about 10 minutes.
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Is this your first time here?
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Yes, it is.
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I just moved into the neighborhood.
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Oh, welcome.
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I hope you like our little spot.
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It looks really cozy.
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I like the decorations.
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Thank you.
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We tried to make it feel like a home away from home.
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You succeeded.
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It feels very relaxing.
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Great to hear.
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I'll go put your order in right away.
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Okay, thank you.
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Returning after a few minutes.
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Your water is here.
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Everything okay so far?
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Yes, thank you.
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I'm just watching the people outside.
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It gets quite busy on this street.
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It's a fun place to people watch.
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Definitely.
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It's a nice change of pace from my old city.
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Where did you move from, if you don't mind me asking?
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I moved from a big city.
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It was way too crowded.
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I totally understand that.
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This area is a bit quieter.
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It's perfect.
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I feel like I can finally breathe here.
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I'm glad you're enjoying it.
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Your sandwich is coming up next.
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Fantastic.
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I'm getting hungry now.
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Bringing the food.
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Here you are.
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One signature chicken sandwich and your crispy fries.
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Enjoy your meal.
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Wow, this looks amazing.
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The fries look super crispy.
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Let me know if everything is to your liking.
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I'll be back to check on you.
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I will.
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Thank you for the quick service.
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You're very welcome.
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Just wave if you need anything.
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Eats for a few minutes.
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Excuse me.
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Yes?
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Is everything all right with the food?
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It's delicious.
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The sandwich is out of this world.
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That's wonderful to hear.
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What do you like best about it?
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The sauce is really flavorful.
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It has a nice kick.
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We use a special homemade recipe for that.
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Well, you should keep it.
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It's a real winner.
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I'm so happy to get that feedback.
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I'll tell the chef.
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Great.
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Actually, I have one very tiny suggestion if I may. Of course.
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We always appreciate input.
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What is it?
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The music is a little bit loud.
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It makes it hard to concentrate.
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Oh, thank you for letting me know.
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We can definitely turn it down.
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That would be great.
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Just a little bit quieter.
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I'll do that right now.
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We want everyone to feel comfortable.
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You guys have great customer service, Maya.
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We try our best.
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We aim to provide a great experience.
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You've definitely succeeded with me.
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I'll definitely be back.
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That's the best compliment.
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Anything else I can get you?
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Maybe a refill on the water?
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No, I'm good for now.
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I'm just going to savor the rest of this sandwich.
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Take your time.
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When you're ready for the build, just let me know.
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Okay, will do.
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Thanks again for the great lunch.
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My pleasure.
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Have a wonderful rest of your day.
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You too, Maya.
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Bye for now.
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Good job today.
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Keep it up.
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Every lesson helps you get better at English.
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We're excited to see you in my next videos.
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Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more lessons.
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Keep learning and see you soon.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Conversation At The Restaurant”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: sandwich, crispy, fries, definitely, signature. This video has 424 sentences and 2559 words to shadow. The speech runs for 31:09. The speaker talks slowly, about 82 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| sandwich noun | /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/ | A dish or foodstuff where at least one piece, but typically two or more pieces, of bread serves as the wrapper or container of some other food. |
| fry verb | /fɹaɪ/ | To cook (something) in hot fat. |
| signature noun | /ˈsɪɡ.nə.t͡ʃə/ | A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract. |
| succeed verb | /səkˈsiːd/ | To follow something in sequence or time. |
| maya noun | Magic; supernatural power as held by the gods. | |
| pace noun | /peɪs/ | A step taken with the foot. |
| pipe noun | /ˈpaɪp/ | A wind instrument consisting of a tube, often lined with holes to allow for adjustment in pitch, sounded by blowing into the tube. |
| compliment noun | /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ | An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect. |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| juice noun | /d͡ʒuːs/ | A liquid made from plant, especially fruit. |
| input noun | /ˈɪnpʊt/ | The act or process of putting in; infusion. |
| feedback noun | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Are you ready to order?
- Is this your first time here?
- Where did you move from, if you don't mind me asking?
- What do you like best about it?
- Great, and would you like a side with that?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've heard · you've definitely succeeded |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | our most popular · our best · the best |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should keep |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | they're piping · I'm just watching · you're enjoying |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 89 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: chef /ʃɛf/, suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/, decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, dish /dɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/, characteristic /ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/, admiration /ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like sandwich, fry, signature.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.