Episode 06 - I'll pay

Julia and Sammy enjoy their meal, but there's a problem. How is Sammy going to pay for it?

Transcript

Waitress: Are you ready to order?
Julia: Yes, we are. ... I'd like chicken soup for the first course.
Sammy: And I'll have chicken soup, too.
Waitress: And for the second course?
Julia: I'll have ... steak and chips, please.
Sammy: And I'll have lasagne.
Waitress: OK, so two chicken soups, one steak and chips and one lasagne. Would you like anything to drink?
Julia: Would you like some water with your meal, Sammy?
Sammy: Oh, that's a good idea, but I prefer sparkling water. But I don't mind.
Julia: Yes, sparkling water. Can we have a bottle of sparkling water, please?
Waitress: Of course.

Julia: Mmm, that was a nice meal.
Sammy: Yes, it was. This is a lovely restaurant.
Julia: Yes, it is. I come here quite a lot. ... Waitress, can we have the bill, please?
Sammy: I'll pay!
Julia: No, no. Let's pay half each.
Sammy: No, I insist. I'll pay.
Julia: Are you sure?
Sammy: Yes, yes. Absolutely.
Waitress: Here's the bill, sir.
Sammy: Thanks. Can I pay with debit card?
Waitress: Of course, sir.
Julia: I'll pay for the next meal we have.
Sammy: No, don't worry! This is my gift to you.
Waitress: Sorry, sir. There's a problem with your card. It says ...
Sammy: OK, I'll pay in cash. How much is it?
Waitress: It's 48 pounds and 53 pence.
Sammy: Oh dear! All my money is in my other jacket.
Julia: Don't worry! I'll pay. ... Here's my credit card.
Waitress: Thank you, madam.
Sammy: I'll pay for the next one.
Julia: Don't worry about it. I'll pay for this gift.

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Discussion

Have you ever run out of money when you needed to pay for something? What happened?

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Have you ever run out of money when you needed to pay for something? What happened?

Yes. I remember I was buying groceries at the supermarket, and when it was time to pay the cashier, I noticed I didn't have enough money. Luckily, I was with my mom, so she lent me some cash.

Yes, I have. One time, I forgot my wallet at home and didn't have enough cash to pay for a meal. Luckily, a coworker lent me some.

I have run out of money on my credit card recently. Bank just reduced my credit limit without any notification.

Yes, I have. When I was young, I used to play video games in a game center. When I needed to pay the bill, I noticed I had left my wallet at home. I apologized to the cashier, returned home, brought money, and paid the bill later.

I'm afraid of that happening, so I always check my money before I buy something. By doing this, I prevent such situations.

Yes , I have. I went to shop run out of money me , I took money from him brother.
Complete bought materials.

I returned the things I bought at the cash register, after noticing that I'm run out of money! ;)

hello, I would like to ask why is no need to use articles before meals. there is... "...a bottle of water..." but "... I'd like chicken soup" or I'll have steak..." without article ("a").