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Adding toppings to a burger in English

What to say when ordering a burger with changes like bacon, no tomatoes, and a large combo.

Full script

Lin
Hi, a double cheeseburger, please. Can I add bacon?
Them
Sure. How would you like it cooked?
Lin
Medium well. And no tomatoes, please.
Them
Got it. Fries or onion rings?
Lin
Onion rings! Can I upgrade to a large?
Them
Sure, it's one dollar more. For here or to go?
Lin
For here. And extra napkins, please. This looks messy!
Them
Ha! Good call. Here's your number.

Key phrases

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Say what you want to add
✓ Can I add bacon?

Ask to add bacon

add = add; add cheese; double = two patties

Special request
✓ No tomatoes, please.

Ask for no tomatoes

You can also say: Hold the tomatoes.

Costs one dollar more
✓ Can I upgrade to a large?

Ask for a larger size

upgrade = go bigger; onion rings = fried onion slices

A must for burgers
✓ Extra napkins, please.

Ask for more napkins

napkin = table napkin; for here / to go = eat here / take out

Quick answers

Say what you want to add: what to say in English

Say “Can I add bacon?” — ask to add bacon. add = add; add cheese; double = two patties.

Special request: what to say in English

Say “No tomatoes, please.” — ask for no tomatoes. You can also say: Hold the tomatoes.

Costs one dollar more: what to say in English

Say “Can I upgrade to a large?” — ask for a larger size. upgrade = go bigger; onion rings = fried onion slices.

A must for burgers: what to say in English

Say “Extra napkins, please.” — ask for more napkins. napkin = table napkin; for here / to go = eat here / take out.

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