Asking for directions “Did you get all that?

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Excuse me. Are you from around here? They might not know!
How do I get to Main Street? I’m sorry, I’m not from here.
Where is the closest gas station? I’m afraid I can’t help you.
Can you tell me where the  community centre is? Sorry I don’t know my way around here.
I’m looking for Jane Street.  AT THE RESTAURANT
Questions your server may ask:
Possible answers  Do you have a reservation?
The easiest way is to…  How many? (How many seats do you need?)
The quickest way is to…  Table for two?
The best way is to…  Are you ready to order?
go + direction (right, left, down, up, through)  Do you need some more time?
take + road name  Can I start you off with a drink?
turn + right/left  Would you like to hear the specials?
stay on + road name for + distance or time  What can I get for you?
 What would you like with that?
Examples:   Would you like an appetizer to start?
The easiest way is to go right on Commercial Avenue.  Can I get you anything else?
The quickest way is to take Road Number 1.  Did you enjoy everything?
The best way is to turn right on Main Street.  Did you save room for dessert?
Stay on Route 1 for about ten minutes. Questions you may need to ask:
Transitions  May I see the menu/dessert menu/wine list?
after that  What do you recommend?
then  Is it spicy?
next  Is it enough to share?
when you get to…go…  Can I have it without…(butter)?
finally  Can I substitute the …(chicken) for … (beef)?
It’s just around the corner (not far).  Can I get this to-go?
It’s not far.  Can we get the bill, please?
It’s a bit of a way. (it takes a while)  Can I have a refill, please?
It’s about a five-minute walk. Showing Gratitude:
It’s about a twenty-minute bus ride.  Thank you it was delicious.
Landmarks  I really enjoyed it.
You will see a large clock on the right.  I’m full, thank you.
You will pass a gas station.  Thank you for the recommendation.
It’s across from the blue church.  We’ll come again.
More useful language  I’m afraid I didn’t save any room for dessert.
It’s on + street name Concerns and complaints:
It’s across from  We’ve been waiting quite a while.
It’s opposite  Would you mind heating this up?
It’s near  This isn’t what I ordered.
It’s around the corner from  This tastes a bit off. (It doesn’t taste right.)
 You gave us the wrong bill.
Warnings  Words that mean the same thing in a restaurant:
Stay in the right lane.  server/waiter (male)/waitress (female)
It’s a very busy road.  the bill/the receipt/the check
It’s a big hill. (if they are walking or on a bike)  appetizer/starter
There might be construction.  entree/main event/dinner
If you pass the … you went too far.  to-go/take-out/doggie-bag/leftovers
There’s no parking.  hot/spicy
 beverage/drink
Turn right at the next street  right this way/follow me/your table is ready
Get in the left lane.
Go one more block. Then turn right. *Don’t Forget to Tip
At the next traffic lights turn…
It’s going to be on your right.