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Boxing up leftovers in English (beginner)
Beginner English for boxing up leftovers. Key line: “Could I get a box for this, please?”
Full script
Lin
Could I get a box for this, please?
Them
Sure. Did you enjoy it?
Lin
I did. I'm just very full.
Them
No problem. We serve big meals.
Lin
And can the rice go with it?
Them
The rice too? Okay, of course.
Lin
Yes, it gets sad alone.
Them
Got it. Rice gets a friend today.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
box
✓ Could I get a box for this, please?Polite way to ask for a container
Most common way to ask
full
✓ I'm just very full.Says you ate enough
Polite: not because it's bad
same box
✓ Can the rice go with it?Ask to put the rice in too
go with it = be packed together
okay
✓ No problem.It means yes, that's fine
Common reply from staff: yes
Quick answers
box: what to say in English
Say “Could I get a box for this, please?” — polite way to ask for a container. Most common way to ask.
full: what to say in English
Say “I'm just very full.” — says you ate enough. Polite: not because it's bad.
same box: what to say in English
Say “Can the rice go with it?” — ask to put the rice in too. go with it = be packed together.
okay: what to say in English
Say “No problem.” — it means yes, that's fine. Common reply from staff: yes.