Food & drinkIntermediate
Customizing a sandwich order in English
What to say when ordering a toasted sandwich with add-ons and no onions.
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I get a turkey sandwich? Toasted, please.
Them
Sure. What kind of bread? White, wheat, or sourdough?
Lin
Sourdough. And can I add avocado?
Them
Avocado is two dollars extra. Still want it?
Lin
Avocado is always worth it. Light on the mayo, please.
Them
Any veggies? Lettuce, tomato, onions?
Lin
Everything except onions. I have a date later.
Them
Smart. No onions, extra confidence.
Key phrases
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Ordering
✓ Can I get it toasted?Ask to toast it.
You can also say Toasted, please.
Add-ons
✓ Can I add avocado?Ask to add avocado.
Can I add ___? = polite way to add something
Save this
✓ Light on the mayo, please.Ask for less mayo.
light on = less; extra = more
Ordering
✓ Everything except onions.Ask for all, no onions.
except = not including
Quick answers
Ordering: what to say in English
Say “Can I get it toasted?” — ask to toast it. You can also say Toasted, please.
Add-ons: what to say in English
Say “Can I add avocado?” — ask to add avocado. Can I add ___? = polite way to add something.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Light on the mayo, please.” — ask for less mayo. light on = less; extra = more.
Ordering: what to say in English
Say “Everything except onions.” — ask for all, no onions. except = not including.