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Kwame walks into the . There is a small café inside. He can smell fresh coffee. There are many people inside today. The line is very long. Kwame stands at the back of the line. He looks at the on the wall. There are many drinks to choose from. He wants a large coffee with milk. He also wants a cookie. He reads the again. He is not sure which coffee to . A woman in front of him turns around. She smiles at him.
She says, "The here is really good." Kwame reaches the front of the line. He smiles at the . The looks tired. There are many customers today. The says, "What can I get you?" Kwame says, "Can I have a large , please?" The nods and types on a small screen. Then she asks, "Do you want anything else?" Kwame says, "Yes, can I have a cookie too?" The says, "Of course." She writes his name on a cup. She gives him a number. She says, "Your will be ready soon." Kwame says, "Thank you very much." He moves to the side to wait. Kwame waits near the . The café is very . People are talking loudly. A baby is crying near the door. Kwame looks at his phone.
He waits for five minutes. Then the calls his name. She puts his coffee and cookie on the . Kwame picks them up. He takes a sip of the coffee. It is hot and . He smiles. He thinks the woman in line was right. He bites into the cookie. It is soft and sweet. Kwame is very happy. He finds a seat near the window. He enjoys his coffee and cookie.
a store where you can buy medicine and sometimes other items
"Kwame walks into the pharmacy to pick up his medicine."
a list of food and drinks you can order
"He reads the menu on the wall before he orders."
a hot coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk
"Kwame orders a large cappuccino at the café."
a person who takes your order and brings you food or drinks
"The server looks tired because there are many customers today."
a long, flat surface in a café or store where people order or pick up items
"Kwame waits near the counter for his coffee."
to ask for food or a drink in a café or restaurant
"He is not sure which coffee to order."
tasting very good
"He takes a sip of his coffee and it is hot and delicious."
full of loud sounds
"The café is very noisy because there are many people inside."
Can I have...?
a polite way to ask for something in a café or store
"Kwame says, "Can I have a large cappuccino, please?""
What can I get you?
a question a server asks when they are ready to take your order
"The server says, "What can I get you?" when Kwame reaches the front."
Your order will be ready soon.
used to tell a customer their food or drink is being prepared
"The server says, "Your order will be ready soon," and Kwame moves to wait."
Do you want anything else?
a question to ask if the customer wants to add something to their order
"The server asks, "Do you want anything else?" so Kwame adds a cookie."
stand in line
to wait in a row of people for your turn
"Kwame stands in line because the café is very busy."
take a sip
to drink a small amount of a liquid
"He takes a sip of the coffee and smiles because it is delicious."
Of course.
a polite way to say yes, often used by servers
"When Kwame asks for a cookie, the server says, "Of course.""
find a seat
to look for and sit down in a chair
"After he gets his order, Kwame finds a seat near the window."
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