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Ordering pizza in English

What to say when ordering a half-and-half pizza with extra cheese.

Full script

Lin
Hi, can I get a large pizza, half pepperoni, half veggie?
Them
Sure. Thin crust or regular?
Lin
Thin crust, please. Can I get extra cheese?
Them
Of course. That's two dollars extra.
Lin
That's fine. And some garlic dip on the side.
Them
Sure thing. It'll be ready in fifteen minutes.
Lin
Great. Can I get a slice while I wait?
Them
Ha! Here's a free slice. Enjoy!

Key phrases

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Want both
✓ Half pepperoni, half veggie.

Say this for two toppings, split.

pepperoni = spicy sausage, not “pepper”; veggie = vegetables

Thin or thick
✓ Thin crust, please.

Use this to choose the crust.

crust = base; thick crust / deep dish = thicker style

Even better
✓ Can I get extra cheese?

Polite way to ask for more cheese.

extra = added on; It's two dollars extra. = costs $2 more

For the crust
✓ Some garlic dip on the side.

Ask for garlic dip too.

dip = sauce; on the side = separate, not on top

Quick answers

Want both: what to say in English

Say “Half pepperoni, half veggie.” — say this for two toppings, split. pepperoni = spicy sausage, not “pepper”; veggie = vegetables.

Thin or thick: what to say in English

Say “Thin crust, please.” — use this to choose the crust. crust = base; thick crust / deep dish = thicker style.

Even better: what to say in English

Say “Can I get extra cheese?” — polite way to ask for more cheese. extra = added on; It's two dollars extra. = costs $2 more.

For the crust: what to say in English

Say “Some garlic dip on the side.” — ask for garlic dip too. dip = sauce; on the side = separate, not on top.

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