5. At a Restaurant or Café
Role-Play: At a Restaurant or Café
| Hindi | English |
|---|---|
| Neelam: यह “स्वागत” रेस्टोरेंट बहुत अच्छा है। खाना भी स्वादिष्ट है। | Neelam: This “Swagat” restaurant is very nice. The food is also delicious. |
| नेहा: ठीक है, मुझे आज हिंदुस्तानी खाना खाने को मन है। | Neha: Yes, I want to have Indian food today. |
| नीलम: ठीक है। वेटर को बुलाता हूँ। | Neelam: Alright. Let me call the waiter. |
| नीलम(वेटर से): आज का स्पेशल क्या है? | Neelam (to the waiter): What is today’s special? |
| वेटर: सर, आज का स्पेशल पनीर डोसा है। हमारे पास और कुछ नहीं है। | Waiter: Sir, today’s special is paneer dosa. We don’t have anything else. |
| नेहा: बहुत बढ़िया! मुझे डोसा खाने का मन था। | Neha: Great! I wanted to have dosa. |
| नीलम: मुझे तो डोसा पसंद नहीं। मुझे पास्ता या मोमोस पसंद है। | Neelam: I don’t like dosa. I prefer pasta or momos. |
| नेहा: कोई बात नहीं! आज डोसा ही खाओ। | Neha: No problem! Just eat dosa today. |
| दोनों डोसा खाते हैं। | Both eat dosa. |
| नीलम: बहुत अच्छा डोसा है। मुझे मालूम नहीं था कि पनीर डोसा बहुत स्वादिष्ट होता है। | Neelam: The dosa is very good. I didn’t know that paneer dosa is very delicious. |
| नेहा: डोसा भी स्वादिष्ट होता है और इडली भी। यह बहुत सेहतमंद भी होता है। | Neha: Dosa is delicious and so is idli. It is also very healthy. |
| नीलम: हाँ! तुम ठीक कह रही हो। | Neelam: Yes! You are right. |
| नेहा: ठीक है तो अब बिल तुम दे दो । | Neha: Okay, now you pay the bill. |
| नीलम: अरे! मैं तो अपना पर्स घर पर भूल गई। | Neelam: Oh! I forgot my purse at home. |
| नेहा: कोई बात नहीं! मैं जानती थी इसलिए मैं तुम्हारा पर्स लायी हूँ। | Neha: No problem! I knew it, so I brought your purse. |
| दोनों हँसती हैं। | Both laugh. |
Vocabulary and Phrases for the Role-Play
Basic Vocabulary
- मेनू (Menu) – Menu
- स्पेशल (Special) – Special
- पिज़्ज़ा (Pizza) – Pizza
- पास्ता (Pasta) – Pasta
- चाय (Chai) – Tea
- खाना (Khana) – Food
- पीना (Peena) – To drink
- धन्यवाद (Dhanyavaad) – Thank you
Useful Expressions
- यह अच्छा लग रहा है। (Yeh accha lag raha hai.) – This looks good.
- यह मज़ेदार है। (Yeh mazedar hai.) – This is delicious.
- खाना स्वादिष्ट है। – The food is delicious.
- बिल तुम दे दो – You pay the bill.
- ठीक है। (Theek hai.) – Alright.
- मिर्च ज़्यादा नहीं/ नमक कम चाहिए – Not too much chili / Less salt needed.
- कृपया (Kripya) – Please.
- ध्यान रखना। (Dhyan rakhna.) – Take care.
Props Needed
- Printed Menu Cards: Include simple options like pizza, pasta, tea, coffee, etc., to simulate the restaurant experience.
- Plates and Cups: Mock dishes or cups to represent the food and drinks ordered.
- Notepad and Pen: For the “waiter” to take the order.
- Cash or Toy Currency: To act out paying the bill.
- Table Setup: A small table with chairs to mimic a restaurant or café setting.
- Bill Receipt: A simple paper with a handwritten or printed “bill” for realism.
- Props for Food: Plastic or paper replicas of pizza, pasta, and tea to add to the immersion.
Your turn:
Create a role-play at a restaurant with your partner in Hindi, including English translation. Each person should have at least 6-7 sentences. Ask questions about the food and menu, order food, and give compliments.
Day One (Monday)
- Begin by practicing the given role-play by me with your partner to build confidence and understanding.
- Next, collaborate with your partner to create your own unique role-play using an AI tool.
- The role-play must be written in Hindi (no transliteration) and should include 5-6 sentences per partner to ensure a balanced dialogue.
Day Two (Wednesday)
- Together as a class, we will read your role-plays aloud and analyze them.
- We’ll identify areas for improvement, discuss what feels authentic, and refine any phrases or ideas that may need adjustment.
- This will also be a great opportunity to discuss commonly used phrases and vocabulary that appear in the dialogues.
Homework
- Practice your customized role-play thoroughly with your partner to prepare for the presentation.
Day Three: Friday: Oral Presentation (20 Points)
- You and your partner will perform your role-play in front of the class.
- Important: Memorize your lines—reading from notes, papers, or laptops is not allowed.
- Bring the role-play to life by adding expression and acting skills. The performance should feel natural and engaging.
checklist for the role-play
- You need some kind of prop (food, cup, table, and chair).
- Act natural.
- Ask your friend to go to a certain restaurant.
- Ask two questions related to food.
- Ask for the menu and today’s special.
- Order food.
- Praise or not praise the food (your thoughts).
- Pay the bill (one question).
- Say goodbye.
