Episode 06 - I'll pay

Summary

Julia and Sammy enjoy a meal at a restaurant, ordering chicken soup, steak and chips, and lasagne, with sparkling water as a drink. The two engage in a friendly, polite exchange about paying the bill, with Sammy insisting on covering it, but facing an issue when his debit card is rejected. Julia steps in and pays with her credit card, and Sammy promises to treat her for their next meal. Their interaction showcases mutual respect, generosity, and the polite dynamics often found in social dining settings.

Takeaways

• 😀 Julia and Sammy are dining at a restaurant and are ready to order their meals.
• 😀 Both Julia and Sammy choose chicken soup as the first course.
• 😀 Julia orders steak and chips for the second course, while Sammy opts for lasagne.
• 😀 The waitress asks if they would like drinks, and Sammy requests sparkling water.
• 😀 Julia confirms that sparkling water is their choice and orders a bottle.
• 😀 After the meal, Julia and Sammy agree that the meal was enjoyable, and Julia praises the restaurant.
• 😀 Julia mentions she frequently visits the restaurant.
• 😀 When the bill arrives, Sammy insists on paying, but Julia suggests they split it.
• 😀 Sammy attempts to pay with his debit card, but there's an issue with the payment.
• 😀 Sammy offers to pay in cash, but then realizes he doesn't have enough money on him, so Julia steps in to pay using her credit card.

Q & A

What does Julia order for the first course?

Julia orders chicken soup for the first course.

What drink does Sammy prefer with his meal?

Sammy prefers sparkling water with his meal.

What does Sammy order for the second course?

Sammy orders lasagne for the second course.

What is Julia's second course choice?

Julia orders steak and chips for the second course.

How does Sammy react when the waitress asks about the bill?

Sammy insists on paying for the bill and refuses Julia's offer to split it.

What issue arises when Sammy tries to pay with his debit card?

There is a problem with Sammy's debit card, as the transaction cannot be completed.

How does Sammy plan to pay after the issue with his debit card?

Sammy plans to pay in cash after the debit card problem arises.

How much is the total bill for the meal?

The total bill for the meal is 48 pounds and 53 pence.

What does Julia do when Sammy can't pay with his card?

Julia offers to pay for the meal using her credit card.

How does Sammy respond to Julia offering to pay for the meal?

Sammy insists that he will pay for the next meal, but Julia insists on paying for this one as a gift.