Friends & datingIntermediate
Making dinner plans in English
What to say when asking a friend if they're free to grab dinner.
Full script
Lin
Hey, are you free this Saturday?
Them
I think so. What's up?
Lin
Do you want to grab dinner?
Them
Sounds great! What time works for you?
Lin
How about seven?
Them
Perfect. Where should we meet?
Lin
Let's meet at the station. See you then!
Them
See you Saturday!
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
First line to ask someone out
✓ Are you free this Saturday?Ask about this Saturday
Change the time: free tonight / free next week
After they say yes
✓ Do you want to grab dinner?Casual dinner invite
grab = casual eat/drink; grab coffee is common too
Let them choose
✓ What time works for you?Ask their best time
For days: What day works for you?
Time and place are set
✓ See you then!Say goodbye for now
Also: See you Saturday!
Quick answers
First line to ask someone out: what to say in English
Say “Are you free this Saturday?” — ask about this Saturday. Change the time: free tonight / free next week.
After they say yes: what to say in English
Say “Do you want to grab dinner?” — casual dinner invite. grab = casual eat/drink; grab coffee is common too.
Let them choose: what to say in English
Say “What time works for you?” — ask their best time. For days: What day works for you?
Time and place are set: what to say in English
Say “See you then!” — say goodbye for now. Also: See you Saturday!