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Finding a hair in your food in English

Everyday English for finding a hair in your food. Key line: “Excuse me, I think I found a hair in my food.”

Full script

Lin
Excuse me, I think I found a hair in my food.
Them
Oh no, I'm so sorry. Let me take that back.
Lin
Could you remake it? I'd like less surprise, more fries.
Them
Of course. Do you want the same thing again?
Lin
Yes, please, and could you leave this off the bill?
Them
Absolutely. I'll fix it, and your meal is on us.
Lin
Thanks. I'm not picky—just not that adventurous today.
Them
Fair enough—hair isn't on today's specials, I checked.

Key phrases

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

hair in food
✓ I think I found a hair in my food.

Used to politely report it.

Add I think to sound softer

remake
✓ Could you remake it?

Polite request for a new one.

More natural than make it again

no charge
✓ Could you leave this off the bill?

Polite way to ask not to pay for it.

Polite way to ask for no charge

not picky
✓ I'm not picky.

Says you are usually easygoing.

Often used before a request

Quick answers

hair in food: what to say in English

Say “I think I found a hair in my food.” — used to politely report it. Add I think to sound softer.

remake: what to say in English

Say “Could you remake it?” — polite request for a new one. More natural than make it again.

no charge: what to say in English

Say “Could you leave this off the bill?” — polite way to ask not to pay for it. Polite way to ask for no charge.

not picky: what to say in English

Say “I'm not picky.” — says you are usually easygoing. Often used before a request.

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