Johnny: Hello! Hello? Excuse me! Excuse me?
Olivia: Just sit down anywhere –
they don’t have waiters in here!
Johnny: Oh, ok, is it ok if I sit here?
Olivia: Sure...but you’ll need to go to the
counter1 if you want anything...
Johnny: Actually, I’m not really here to eat, or anything. I’m supposed to be meeting someone.
Olivia: Well, wait here long enough, most of London will come in...
Johnny: Sorry?
Olivia: Just joking.
Sarah: Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?
Olivia: I can’t see anyone!
Sarah: Sorry?
Olivia: Just joking. Go ahead, sit down.
Sarah: Thanks.
Olivia: You might be waiting a while if you sit here.
Sarah: Sorry?
Olivia: There are no waiters here – people usually just go up to the counter and order whatever they want.
Sarah: Oh...well...I’m just supposed to be meeting someone here actually...
Olivia: Not him, by any chance?
Sarah: Who?
Olivia: This guy here!
Johnny: Hello!
Sarah: Oh. No...
Johnny: No...I am waiting to meet someone...but not you! Where are you from, anyway?
Sarah: Well, I live in London now, but I’m
originally2 from Shanghai.
Johnny: Thought so! I’m from Hong Kong.
Olivia: Sorry to
interrupt3..but who are you both waiting for?
Johnny: I’m waiting for my friend
Harry4...
Sarah: ...and I’m waiting for my friend Magda...
Olivia: How interesting!
Johnny: Erm...why’s that interesting?
Olivia: Because Harry and Magda are both
friends of mine as well, and right now I’m waiting for both of them too...and here they are!
All: Hello
Olivia: Let’s make this easier - I’m Olivia!
Johnny: I’m Johnny. I’m a friend of...
Harry: ...mine. He’s a friend of mine. I’m Harry.
Sarah: Ok! I’m Sarah, and I’m a friend of...
Magda: ...mine! I’m Magda. Nice to meet you!
Olivia: This is
complicated5, isn’t it? Shall I get some tea? I think we’ll need a big pot, this might take some time. So, how do we all know each other..?
anywhere (adverb) In any place
Is there anywhere to buy a snack?
counter (noun) A flat surface in a shop or café where people are served.
Your coffee is on the counter.
whatever (pronoun) Anything or everything
You can buy whatever you want.
Actually (adverb) In fact, really
I’m good at playing chess. Actually, I am the school champion.
Chance (noun) Luck
We stayed at the same hotel by chance.
to interrupt (verb) To stop a person from speaking by saying or doing something
She
interrupted6 me to ask the time.
Both (pronoun) Two people or things together
Both Jan and Steve love travelling.
Complicated (adjective) Involving a lot of parts in a way that is difficult to understand
The instructions for this DVD player are quite complicated
