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Ordering whisky in English (beginner)
Beginner English for ordering whisky. Key line: “I'd like a whisky, please.”
Full script
Lin
I'd like a whisky, please.
Them
Sure. With ice or neat?
Lin
With ice, please. A small one.
Them
No problem. Anything else?
Lin
No, that's all. I'm new.
Them
First whisky?
Lin
Yes. I want to look cool.
Them
You do. The ice helps.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
I'd like
✓ I'd like a whisky, please.A polite way to order
Common for ordering; more polite than I want
with ice
✓ With ice, please.Ask for ice in the drink
After with, say how you want it
small
✓ A small one.Ask for the small size
one = the drink already mentioned
that's all
✓ That's all.Use it when you're done ordering
Say it at the end; short and natural
Quick answers
I'd like: what to say in English
Say “I'd like a whisky, please.” — a polite way to order. Common for ordering; more polite than I want.
with ice: what to say in English
Say “With ice, please.” — ask for ice in the drink. After with, say how you want it.
small: what to say in English
Say “A small one.” — ask for the small size. one = the drink already mentioned.
that's all: what to say in English
Say “That's all.” — use it when you're done ordering. Say it at the end; short and natural.