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How do you ask someone to pass the salt politely?

Could you pass the salt, please?

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Everyday Conversation / Dining

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Card 1

Question: How do you ask someone to pass the salt politely?

Answer: Could you pass the salt, please?

Card 2

Question: How do you offer pepper when someone asks for the salt?

Answer: Yes, of course. Do you want the pepper, too?

Card 3

Question: How do you decline the pepper and ask for only the salt?

Answer: No, thanks, just the salt.

Card 4

Question: How do you ask if anyone wants a second helping?

Answer: Anyone for seconds?

Card 5

Question: How do you politely refuse a second helping while praising the food?

Answer: No, thanks. It's delicious, but I couldn't eat another thing!

Card 6

Question: What friendly reminder can you give when someone refuses seconds because they're full?

Answer: Well, there's dessert to come, you know!

Card 7

Question: How do you request some water politely?

Answer: Can I have some water, please?

Card 8

Question: How does a server offer options for water?

Answer: Sure. Do you want still or sparkling?

Card 9

Question: How do you say you only want ordinary tap water?

Answer: Just tap water is fine, actually.

Card 10

Question: How do you ask if everyone has room for dessert?

Answer: Has everyone got room for dessert?