TravelIntermediate
Choosing a plane meal in English
How to choose between chicken or pasta and ask for drinks on a flight.
Full script
Lin
Chicken or pasta? Hmm, which one is better?
Them
Honestly? The chicken is more popular.
Lin
Chicken, please. And could I have some water?
Them
Sure. Anything else to drink?
Lin
Do you have orange juice?
Them
We do. Would you like ice?
Lin
No ice, thanks. Oh, and could I get an extra bread roll?
Them
Of course. Enjoy your meal!
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
On the plane
✓ Which one is better?Ask which is better
If they ask Chicken or pasta? you can ask back
Ordering
✓ Chicken, please.Choose the chicken politely
Just say ___, please. Simple and natural
Drinks
✓ Do you have orange juice?Ask if they have it
Use this if you don't want ice
Save this
✓ Could I get an extra bread roll?Polite: ask for one more
extra = one more / additional
Quick answers
On the plane: what to say in English
Say “Which one is better?” — ask which is better. If they ask Chicken or pasta? you can ask back.
Ordering: what to say in English
Say “Chicken, please.” — choose the chicken politely. Just say ___, please. Simple and natural.
Drinks: what to say in English
Say “Do you have orange juice?” — ask if they have it. Use this if you don't want ice.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Could I get an extra bread roll?” — polite: ask for one more. extra = one more / additional.