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John: No, we're all set for now�

(The waiter returns after 15 minutes.)

Kevin: Are you still working on your meals?

Tanya: I'll need a doggy bag.

John: Would you mind wrapping this up, too?

Kevin: I'll bring you some containers, and you can box up your
leftovers. Can I interest you in dessert?

Tanya: I'm stuffed.

John: Could you please bring the check?

* Sometimes waiters will ask, "How are we doing?" instead of "How
are you doing?" This sounds very friendly and informal.

IDIOMS & EXPRESSIONS

all set - not needing anything else

• When the waitress asked if we needed anything else, we told
her we were all set.

(to) box up - to put leftover food from a restaurant in a container

• It looks like you've got a half a hamburger left. Would you
like to box that up?

NOTE: In the USA, the trend is for restaurants to give customers a

white container ("box") and have them put their own leftovers i n it.

burnt to a crisp - completely burnt; very overcooked

• Joe put the hamburgers on the grill and then forgot about
them for an hour - no wonder they're burnt to a crisp!

Can I interest you in dessert? - Would you like to order dessert?

• When the waitress asked, "Can I interest you in dessert?" I
replied, "Yes, we'll take a look at the dessert menu."

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