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Asking for a window table in English

What to say when asking to sit by the window or move to a quieter table.

Full script

Lin
Hi, table for two. Can we sit by the window?
Them
Let me check... Yes, there's one free.
Lin
Perfect. Wait... the view is a parking lot.
Them
The sunset is pretty at six!
Lin
Okay. But it's a bit noisy here. Can we move?
Them
Sure. How about the corner? Quiet, but no view.
Lin
Quiet wins. I'll look at my food instead.
Them
Good choice. Our food is prettier than the parking lot.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Restaurant
✓ Can we sit by the window?

Ask for a seat by the window

by the window = next to the window; window seat works too

Restaurant
✓ Table for two.

For two people

Change the number: Table for ___.

Restaurant
✓ It's a bit noisy here.

Say this when the place is noisy

a bit = softens it, more polite

Save this
✓ Can we move?

Ask to change seats

More complete: Can we move to another table?

Quick answers

Restaurant: what to say in English

Say “Can we sit by the window?” — ask for a seat by the window. by the window = next to the window; window seat works too.

Restaurant: what to say in English

Say “Table for two.” — for two people. Change the number: Table for ___.

Restaurant: what to say in English

Say “It's a bit noisy here.” — say this when the place is noisy. a bit = softens it, more polite.

Save this: what to say in English

Say “Can we move?” — ask to change seats. More complete: Can we move to another table?

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