Food & drinkIntermediate
Asking for napkins and chopsticks in English
How to ask for napkins, an extra fork, and chopsticks at a restaurant.
Full script
Lin
Excuse me, could I get some napkins, please?
Them
Of course! Here you go.
Lin
Thanks. Could I also get an extra fork?
Them
Sure. Do you need a knife too?
Lin
Yes, please. And do you have chopsticks?
Them
We do! A lot of people ask for them with the ribs.
Lin
These ribs are so good, I need a bib.
Them
Ha! One bib, coming right up!
Key phrases
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Most common
✓ Could I get some napkins, please?Polite way to ask
napkin = table paper；wet wipe = cleaning wipe
dropped / need one more
✓ Could I get an extra fork?Ask for one more fork
extra = one more；spoon / knife
if you prefer them
✓ Do you have chopsticks?Ask if they have them
chopsticks are usually plural
great for ribs
✓ I need a bib.Ask for a bib
bib = cloth/paper cover for your clothes
Quick answers
Most common: what to say in English
Say “Could I get some napkins, please?” — polite way to ask. napkin = table paper；wet wipe = cleaning wipe.
dropped / need one more: what to say in English
Say “Could I get an extra fork?” — ask for one more fork. extra = one more；spoon / knife.
if you prefer them: what to say in English
Say “Do you have chopsticks?” — ask if they have them. chopsticks are usually plural.
great for ribs: what to say in English
Say “I need a bib.” — ask for a bib. bib = cloth/paper cover for your clothes.