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Eating Sichuan food with a friend in English

Everyday English for eating Sichuan food with a friend. Key line: “Want to share this spicy dish with me?”

Full script

LinWant to share this spicy dish with me?
ThemSure, but if I cry, just ignore me.
LinDeal. It looks hot, but it's mostly numbing.
ThemNumbing? That's new. My tongue already feels nervous.
LinTake a small bite first, then wash it down.
ThemOkay... wow, that's spicy, but weirdly addictive.
LinSee? You're doing great. Your ears are getting pink.
ThemThen order more before my brave little tongue quits.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Sharing

✓ Want to share this spicy dish with me?

Ask someone to share a spicy dish

share is great for inviting someone to eat together

Small bite

✓ Take a small bite first.

Try a little first.

bite can also mean one mouthful

Help it go down

✓ Wash it down.

Drink something after it.

Often with water or tea

Order more

✓ Order more.

Get some more.

Common when you're enjoying the food

Quick answers

Sharing: what to say in English

Say “Want to share this spicy dish with me?” — ask someone to share a spicy dish. share is great for inviting someone to eat together.

Small bite: what to say in English

Say “Take a small bite first.” — try a little first. bite can also mean one mouthful.

Help it go down: what to say in English

Say “Wash it down.” — drink something after it. Often with water or tea.

Order more: what to say in English

Say “Order more.” — get some more. Common when you're enjoying the food.

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