Food & drinkIntermediate
Sharing one dish in English
How to ask to share a dish and get an extra plate.
Full script
Lin
Can we share this? And could we get an extra plate?
Them
Of course. It's pretty big, perfect for two.
Lin
Great. Can you cut it in half for us?
Them
Sure. Anything to drink?
Lin
Just water. My friend says he's not hungry.
Them
Here you go. Two plates, cut in half.
Lin
Wait... he already ate half of my half!
Them
Ha! Want me to bring another one?
Key phrases
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Most common
✓ Can we share this?Ask to share one dish
share = eat together; also say We'll share.
Useful when sharing
✓ Could we get an extra plate?Polite: ask for one more plate
plate = flat dish; bowl = deep dish
Helpful service
✓ Can you cut it in half?Polite: ask them to split it into 2
in half = into 2 equal parts
Ask about portion
✓ Is it big enough for two?Ask if one dish is enough for 2
big enough = large enough
Quick answers
Most common: what to say in English
Say “Can we share this?” — ask to share one dish. share = eat together; also say We'll share.
Useful when sharing: what to say in English
Say “Could we get an extra plate?” — polite: ask for one more plate. plate = flat dish; bowl = deep dish.
Helpful service: what to say in English
Say “Can you cut it in half?” — polite: ask them to split it into 2. in half = into 2 equal parts.
Ask about portion: what to say in English
Say “Is it big enough for two?” — ask if one dish is enough for 2. big enough = large enough.