Ordering in the dining room

Server or cook May I help you?
You

Yes, I'd like a ..... (singular count noun), please.

Yes, may I have 2 (3, 4) .... (plural count noun)-s, please.

Yes, I'd like some ....(noncount noun, or an non-specific amount of a count noun), please.

Yes, may I have the (main hot dish), please.
Server or cook That'll be a few minutes.
You That's fine.
   
Server or cook Here you are. Will there be anything else?
You No thanks.
Server or cook Enjoy your meal.
You Thank you very much.
Server or cook You're welcome.

 

Notes:

1. "I want" is not polite!

    Use: "I'd like .... , please." or "May I have .... , please ?"

     

2. "Can I have .... " or "I'll have ...." are informal and sometimes impolite. If you say these phrases nicely, without stress, and follow them with "please", they are often okay in informal situations.

 

3. Many people don't like the phrase "No problem" (meaning "You're welcome"). Don't use it with older people!