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The wrong dish arrived in English (advanced)

Advanced English for the wrong dish arrived. Key line: “Hey, I think there's been a mix-up—I ordered the chicken, not the salmon.”

Full script

LinHey, I think there's been a mix-up—I ordered the chicken, not the salmon.
ThemOh, you're right—let me check that and get the right plate started.
LinThanks, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't imagining a very confident fish.
ThemFair enough—this salmon really did arrive with a lot of confidence.
LinNo worries, but could you swap it before my friend falls in love with it?
ThemAbsolutely, and I'll have the kitchen rush your chicken right away.
LinPerfect, and if the salmon asks where I went, please let it down gently.
ThemDeal—and your chicken should be here first, before your salmon gets attached.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

mix-up

✓ There's been a mix-up.

Something seems off.

Softer than wrong; good for complaints

ordered

✓ I ordered the chicken, not the salmon.

Say your order, then correct it.

After ordered, say the dish name

swap

✓ Could you swap it?

Polite: ask to change it.

More natural than change here

right away

✓ right away

immediately

Common in service situations

Quick answers

mix-up: what to say in English

Say “There's been a mix-up.” — something seems off. Softer than wrong; good for complaints.

ordered: what to say in English

Say “I ordered the chicken, not the salmon.” — say your order, then correct it. After ordered, say the dish name.

swap: what to say in English

Say “Could you swap it?” — polite: ask to change it. More natural than change here.

right away: what to say in English

Say “right away” — immediately. Common in service situations.

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