Escorting and Seating the guests

1. A: Good evening, sir, and welcome to Chez

Attitude.

B: We have a dinner reservation for four at 7:00

under the name of Foster.

A: Yes, Mr. Foster, if you would please be

seated over in the waiting area, our hostess will
be with you in a moment.

B: Thank you. Would it be OK if we have a

cocktail while we are waiting?

A: Of course, I will tell her.

B: I would really prefer an outside table. Would

that be possible?

A: Sure, if you would like one of those tables, I

could seat you right away.

B: Sure, that would be great! Thank you!

A: Here are your menus and the wine menu,

and would you like to order your drinks now?

B: Yes, I would like a vodka gimlet, please.

A: Sure, no problem, sir.

B: Thank you very much.

2. A: Welcome to our restaurant, Chez Attitude!

B: Our reservation is under the name of Foster

at 7:00 for four people.

A: Yes, Mr. Foster, our hostess will be with you

in just a moment.

B: We would like to begin with a cocktail while

we are waiting. Would you tell the hostess to
please come and let us know when our table is
ready?

A: I will let her know where you are.

B: The patio tables look really nice. Could we be

seated there, please?

A: I could seat you right away at an outside

table if you would like.

B: Thanks! We'll sit out there then. We will just

order our drinks out there.

A: Can I start you off with some cocktails while

you are looking over the menu?
B: Yes, why don't you bring us a bottle of the
house Chablis with four glasses to start with?

A: I'll get on that right away!

B: We appreciate your help.

3. A: Thank you for joining us this evening at

Chez Attitude.

B: I am Mr. Foster, and we have a 7:00 dinner

reservation tonight for four people.

A: Welcome, Mr. Foster, if you would have a

seat in the lounge area, our hostess will be
ready to seat you in just a moment.

B: We are going to have a drink while we are

waiting. Please let the hostess know that she
can find us there.

A: She will come and let you know when your

table is prepared.

B: Those patio tables are new, aren't they?

Would it be possible to be seated out there?

A: An outside table is available right now if you

would like to be seated immediately.

B: We would love to sit outside. Thanks for your

help!

A: Here is your table, and now may I take your

drink order while you are considering what to
have for dinner?

B: Yes, could you please bring us a pitcher of

margaritas and four glasses while we are
figuring out our dinner order?

A: I'll put your drink order in and be right back

to get your dinner order.

B: We'll be ready to order by the time you get

back!