At the deli counter in English (beginner)
Beginner English for at the deli counter. Key line: “Hi, I'd like 200 grams of ham, please.”
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polite way to ask for 200 grams of ham
Most common way to start at the deli
ask if you want thin or thick
thin = slim; thick = chunky
ask if you want more items
Common staff question; add more if needed
say the amount and food
number + grams of + food
Quick answers
I'd like: what to say in English
Say “I'd like 200 grams of ham, please.” — polite way to ask for 200 grams of ham. Most common way to start at the deli.
thickness: what to say in English
Say “Thin or thick slices?” — ask if you want thin or thick. thin = slim; thick = chunky.
more: what to say in English
Say “Anything else?” — ask if you want more items. Common staff question; add more if needed.
by weight: what to say in English
Say “100 grams of cheese.” — say the amount and food. number + grams of + food.