Polite language in a cafe

Hello, thank you, please wait a moment, sorry to keep you waiting, goodbye

Daily Service Terms

When guests enter the restaurant

Good morning, sir (madam). How many in your party?

this way, please.

Please follow me.

Please sit down.

Just a moment, please. I'll arrange it for you right away.

Just a moment, please. Your table will be ready soon.

Please look at the menu first

Would you like to sit here, sir (madam)?

Excuse me, would you mind sharing a table with that gentleman?

Excuse me, are there any vacant seats here?

Excuse me, may I not use a chair?

② When ordering for guests

Excuse me, sir (madam), may I take your order now?

What would you like to drink? We have…

Do you like…

Would you like tea or coffee?

Do you have a sweet tooth? How about a fruit salad?

What else do you need, please? We have fresh and delicious cold dishes here.

I'm sorry, but this dish will take a while. Would you mind waiting a little longer?

I'm sorry, but this dish has just been sold out.

All right, I'll contact the chef. It'll satisfy you.

If you don't mind, I recommend...

You're in a hurry, aren't you? Then I recommend these snacks.

③ When serving guests

Excuse me. Excuse me.

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

I'm sorry for the delay.

Excuse me, I made a mistake with your dish.

I'm terribly sorry. We'll do it again for you right away.

Here's your order, sir.

④ When serving guests during dinner

Please enjoy your meal, sir (madam).

What else would you like to drink?

I'm sorry, I'll ask you right away and let you know.

Are you XX? Your phone.

Sorry to bother you, miss. May I tidy up the table?

Thank you for your cooperation.

Thank you for your help.

5. Check-out after dinner and see off guests

Your bill, sir.

I'm sorry. Cash, please.

XX yuan please, thank you.

Sir (Miss), here is your change and receipt. Please keep them. Thank you.

We hope you will give us your opinion on the dishes here.

Thank you very much for your comments.

Thank you very much for your kind advice.

Thank you. Welcome back.

Goodbye and welcome again.