How to Order at a Restaurant: US vs UK
Do you ask for the bill or the check? How much should you tip? Are they chips or fries? Dining out is a great way to practice your English skills when you’re studying English, but for many learners, it can be a nervous experience. This is because of the confusion around the differences between the two countries when it comes to ordering food at a restaurant. By using our essential guide, you’ll never embarrass (смущать) yourself by ordering fish and fries!
Check the bill
Let’s begin at the end: paying. In the UK, you ask for the bill; in the USA, it’s the check. If you mix them up, you’ll still be understood clearly, but it will help with your cultural immersion (погружение) and your confidence if you remember the correct term and practice getting it right. You can drop in a few slang words too, just to really impress the locals.
