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Complaining about Order

Practice how to politely address issues with your meal at a restaurant.

Skill Focus:Problem solving, Assertive communication, Restaurant etiquette

Dialogue Script

  • Line1:

    "你好,服务员。这道菜好像有点问题。"

  • Line2:

    "非常抱歉。请问是什么问题?"

  • Line3:

    "汤已经冷了,而且我觉得这不是我点的菜。"

  • Line4:

    "哦,真是不好意思。我这就把它拿回厨房,马上给您换一份热的、正确的菜。"

  • Line5:

    "好的,谢谢。"

Vocabulary Spotlight

LěngleIt's cold
Bùshì wǒ diǎn deThis is not what I ordered
CuòwùThe mistake/error

How to practice this dialogue

Read the full exchange once, then repeat each line aloud with a short delay. Focus on rhythm, stress, and connected speech before opening the interactive workspace for audio shadowing and role-based rehearsal.