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Eating hot pot in English (beginner)
Beginner English for eating hot pot. Key line: “Can we get more *beef* and *tofu*?”
Full script
Lin
Can we get more beef and tofu?
Them
Sure. More beef and more tofu?
Lin
Yes, and two rice bowls, please.
Them
Got it. Do you want spicy sauce?
Lin
Just a little. I can't do spicy.
Them
No problem. The tofu can do spicy.
Lin
Really? My tofu always runs away.
Them
Then I'll bring a spoon for the rescue.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Add dishes
✓ Can we get more beef and tofu?Use this to order more.
Put the food after more
Rice
✓ Two rice bowls, please.Direct way to order rice.
Also use this for staples
A little
✓ Just a little.Use when you want less.
Good when you want less
Can't handle spicy
✓ I can't do spicy.Say this if spicy is too much.
More natural than I'm scared
Quick answers
Add dishes: what to say in English
Say “Can we get more beef and tofu?” — use this to order more. Put the food after more.
Rice: what to say in English
Say “Two rice bowls, please.” — direct way to order rice. Also use this for staples.
A little: what to say in English
Say “Just a little.” — use when you want less. Good when you want less.
Can't handle spicy: what to say in English
Say “I can't do spicy.” — say this if spicy is too much. More natural than I'm scared.