Ordering a kids' meal in English
Everyday English for ordering a kids' meal. Key line: “Could I get a kids' meal for my nephew, please?”
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Key phrases
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Polite way to order a kids' meal
Could I get... = natural and polite
Offer two food options
Staff often ask like this
Ask to change the side item
swap A for B = change A to B
Simple way to choose water
'just' first sounds more natural
Quick answers
Ordering: what to say in English
Say “Could I get a kids' meal, please?” — polite way to order a kids' meal. Could I get... = natural and polite.
Two choices: what to say in English
Say “Would you like chicken or pasta?” — offer two food options. Staff often ask like this.
Change a side: what to say in English
Say “Can I swap the fries for apple slices?” — ask to change the side item. swap A for B = change A to B.
Water only: what to say in English
Say “Just water, please.” — simple way to choose water. 'just' first sounds more natural.