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At a dessert shop in English (advanced)
Advanced English for at a dessert shop. Key line: “Hi, could we get this *waffle* cut in *half* and on *two* plates?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, could we get this waffle cut in half and on two plates?
Them
Sure—do you want the ice cream split too, or should I leave it center stage?
Lin
If you can split it, that'd be amazing; we're pretending to be very civilized.
Them
Got it. Any preference on who gets the bigger strawberry, or am I guessing?
Lin
Let's keep it fair—last time, one berry nearly started a family debate.
Them
Then I'll go full referee and make the portions look suspiciously equal.
Lin
Perfect, and could we get an extra fork, just in case diplomacy fails?
Them
Absolutely—I'll bring three, because dessert peace talks rarely hold without a backup.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
half
✓ cut in halfAsk to split it in two
Common when ordering; not "cut to half"
separate plates
✓ on two platesPut it on 2 plates
Also: in two bowls
fair
✓ Let's keep it fair.Friendly: make it equal
Casual; good with friends
in case
✓ just in caseFor safety or extra prep
Often before a problem or prep
Quick answers
half: what to say in English
Say “cut in half” — ask to split it in two. Common when ordering; not "cut to half".
separate plates: what to say in English
Say “on two plates” — put it on 2 plates. Also: in two bowls.
fair: what to say in English
Say “Let's keep it fair.” — friendly: make it equal. Casual; good with friends.
in case: what to say in English
Say “just in case” — for safety or extra prep. Often before a problem or prep.