Ordering at a Restaurant in English: Menu, Tipping & Vocabulary | WEP EP.184

Ordering at a Restaurant in English: Menu, Tipping & Vocabulary In this video, Sarah and Brian help you master Ordering at a Restaurant in English, covering everything from reading the menu to understanding tipping culture. ✅ Episode Summary Do you get "Menu Anxiety"? 😰 In this delicious episode, Sarah (British) and Brian (American) guide you through a full dining experience. Learn the difference between "Starters" and "Appetizers," how to order your steak (don't say "Well-Done"!), and how to politely complain if your soup is cold. Plus, we tackle the biggest cultural shock: Tipping. Should you leave 10% or 20%? And what exactly is a "Doggy Bag"? ✅ Timestamps 00:00 Intro: The Joy of Eating Out 01:30 Part 1: The Reservation (Party of Four & Patios) 03:00 Part 2: Drinks & Water (Still, Sparkling, or Tap?) 05:30 Part 3: The Menu (Starters vs. Appetizers) 07:15 Part 4: Ordering Food (Steak Doneness & Substitutions) 09:00 Part 5: Dietary Restrictions (Allergies & Fussy Eaters) 11:30 Part 6: Complaining (Sending it Back & "On the House") 13:00 Part 7: The Bill & Tipping (US vs. UK Rules) 15:30 Part 8: Leftovers (The Doggy Bag) 18:00 Conclusion & Bon Appétit ✅ Key Vocabulary & Idioms: • Vocabulary: "Reservation," "Entrée," "Medium-Rare," "Substitute," "Dietary Restrictions." • Idioms: "Eyes bigger than your stomach" (ordered too much), "On the house" (free), "Go Dutch" (split the bill), "Stuffed" (very full). • Phrases: "Can I get this to go?", "Could we have the bill, please?" ✅ Let's Make a Commitment! If this video made you hungry for more English knowledge, smash that LIKE button! 🍔 Share this video with a friend ("It's on you!"). And SUBSCRIBE to Wisdom English Podcast for a full menu of lessons! 🔔 #OrderingAtARestaurant #RestaurantEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #LearnEnglish #B1English #ESL #TippingCulture #SarahAndBrian #FoodVocabulary #WEP184