Boxing up leftovers in English
What to say when you want a box for leftovers and coffee to go.
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Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Polite: ask for a takeout box
Also: Could I get this to go? Common in US restaurants
It was great, just too much.
Was everything okay? checks if you liked it, so start positive
Ask to take the coffee with you
to go = takeout; lid = cup lid
Warm thank-you before leaving
Enjoy the rest of your day! = have a nice day
Quick answers
Can't finish it: what to say in English
Say “Could I get a box for this?” — polite: ask for a takeout box. Also: Could I get this to go? Common in US restaurants.
Ethan “Was everything okay”: what to say in English
Say “It was delicious, just too much food.” — it was great, just too much. Was everything okay? checks if you liked it, so start positive.
Still have coffee left: what to say in English
Say “Could I get this coffee to go?” — ask to take the coffee with you. to go = takeout; lid = cup lid.
Before you leave: what to say in English
Say “Thanks, everything was great!” — warm thank-you before leaving. Enjoy the rest of your day! = have a nice day.