A: Hey, we're all gonna go out for a meal tonight to celebrate the project launch. You should come!

嘿，我们今晚要出去吃饭庆祝项目启动。你也来吧！

B: Oh, thanks for inviting me, but I think I'll pass.

噢，谢谢邀请，不过我就不去了。

A: What? Why? It won't be enjoyable without you!

什么？为什么？没有你就不开心了！

B: Honestly? I'm just a really picky eater. I have so many dietary restrictions and I don't want to be a burden to everyone. It's just easier if I stay home.

说实话？我真的挺挑食的。我有好多忌口，不想给大家添麻烦。我还是呆在家里比较省事。

A: Don't be silly! We don't care about that. What kind of restrictions are we talking about?

别傻了！我们不在乎这个。是什么样的忌口啊？

B: Well, for starters, I absolutely hate cilantro. Like, even a tiny bit ruins the whole dish. And I prefer light flavors, so I always have to ask the kitchen to go easy on the oil and salt.

嗯，首先，我极度讨厌香菜。就是，哪怕一点点都会毁了整道菜。而且我喜欢口味清淡，所以我总是得让厨房少油少盐。

A: That's totally fine! We can just ask the waiter: "No cilantro, please." And honestly, eating healthier with less oil is good for all of us. Is there anything else?

这完全没问题啊！我们可以直接跟服务员说："不要放香菜。" 说实话，吃得健康点少放油对我们大家都好。还有别的吗？

B: Yeah... I also need to hold the garlic. And I can't handle spicy food at all, so everything has to be non-spicy. I know most people love spicy food, so I'd feel bad making everyone compromise.

是啊……我还需要不要放蒜。而且我完全吃不了辣，所以所有东西都得是不辣的。我知道大多数人都爱吃辣，让大家迁就我会让我觉得很不好意思。

A: Listen, we can order a mix of dishes. Some spicy for us, some non-spicy for you. Or we can ask for the sauce on the side so everyone can adjust their own spiciness level. It's really not a big deal.

听着，我们可以点不同的菜。一些辣的给我们，一些不辣的给你。或者我们可以让酱料分开放，这样大家可以自己调节辣度。这真的没什么大不了的。

B: But I also have some specific eating habits. Like, I don't eat organ meats or raw food. I know you guys love sashimi and stuff.

但我还有些特定的饮食习惯。比如，我不吃内脏或者生食。我知道你们很爱吃生鱼片之类的。

A: So? We won't force you to eat them! I actually have a friend who has religious dietary restrictions and avoids pork, and we always make it work. It's just basic courtesy to respect what people eat.

那又怎样？我们不会强迫你吃的！我其实有个朋友因为宗教饮食禁忌不吃猪肉，我们也总是能搞定。尊重大家的饮食习惯只是基本礼貌。

B: I just feel like I'm making things difficult. I don't want to ruin the vibe.

我就是觉得我在把事情变复杂。不想破坏气氛。

A: You won't! We just want you there. We can make a special request for your dishes, or you can even substitute sides if you need to. Please come?

你不会的！我们只是想你在场。我们可以为你的菜特别交代一下，或者如果需要的话你甚至可以换成别的配菜。来吧？

B: Okay, okay. If you're sure it's not too much trouble.

好吧，好吧。如果你确定不会太麻烦的话。

A: I promise. It's on me to make sure the kitchen gets it right. Let's go!

我保证。包在我身上，我会确保厨房弄对的。走吧！

Waiter: Good evening! Are you ready to order?

晚上好！准备好点餐了吗？

A: Yes, we are. But before we start, we have a few dietary restrictions and allergies we need to let you know about.

是的，准备好了。但在开始之前，我们有一些忌口和过敏情况需要让你知道。

Waiter: Of course. Please go ahead.

当然。请说。

A: Okay, so for the table, could we please have no cilantro on anything? And for the steamed fish, please hold the garlic.

好的，这桌所有的菜，能不能都不要放香菜？还有那道蒸鱼，请不要放蒜。

Waiter: No problem. No cilantro, no garlic on the fish. Anything else?

没问题。不要香菜，鱼不要蒜。还有别的吗？

A: Yes, my friend here has a severe allergy.

是的，我这位朋友有严重的过敏。

B: Hi, yes. I'm allergic to peanuts and shellfish. It's very serious, so I need to be absolutely sure. Does this dish contain peanuts? The Kung Pao Chicken?

嗨，是的。我对花生和贝类过敏。非常严重，所以我需要绝对确定。宫保鸡丁？这道菜里有花生吗？

Waiter: Yes, the Kung Pao Chicken does contain peanuts.

是的，宫保鸡丁确实含有花生。

B: Okay, I'll skip that then. What about the braised tofu? Is this made with seafood? Like oyster sauce or dried shrimp?

好的，那我就不点了。那个红烧豆腐呢？这是用海鲜做的吗？比如蚝油或者虾米？

Waiter: It usually has oyster sauce, but we can make it without. I will make a special request to the kitchen to ensure no seafood products are used for your dishes.

通常会有蚝油，但我们可以不放。我会跟厨房特别交代，确保你的菜不使用任何海鲜产品。

B: Thank you, that would be great. I really need to have peace of mind. Also, I have lactose intolerance. Does the pumpkin soup contain cream or milk?

谢谢，那太好了。我真的需要安心。另外，我有乳糖不耐受。南瓜汤里有奶油或牛奶吗？

Waiter: Yes, it has cream. However, we can switch to oat milk if you prefer?

是的，有奶油。不过，如果你愿意的话我们可以换成燕麦奶？

B: That works perfectly! Oh, and one last thing. I see the steak comes with fries. Can I substitute the fries for a green salad? I prefer light flavors.

太完美了！噢，还有最后一件事。我看到牛排配的是薯条。我可以把薯条换成蔬菜沙拉吗？我喜欢口味清淡。

Waiter: Certainly. Steak with salad, dairy-free soup. And just to confirm, no organ meats or raw food for anyone at the table?

当然可以。牛排配沙拉，无乳制品的汤。确认一下，这桌没有人吃内脏或生食是吗？

A: That's correct. None of that for us.

没错。我们都不吃那些。

Waiter: Understood. I will pay attention to all these allergies and preferences and make sure the kitchen is aware.

明白了。我会注意一下所有这些过敏和偏好，并确保厨房知道。

A: Thank you so much. We really appreciate you keeping our eating habits in mind.

太感谢了。真的很感激你把我们的饮食习惯记在心上。

Waiter: My pleasure. I'll put the order in right away.

我的荣幸。我马上要把单子送进去。

Today you've arranged to go out for a mealdine out with a friend. Arriving at the restaurant, you politely ask if they have any dietary restrictionsdietary preferences. Making sure you don't order something they are allergic to or dislike is just basic courtesybasic manners. You might ask, "Is there anything you don't eat?" Your friend might be a picky eater, or they could mention they are a vegetarian or are on a diet—all of which are things you should keep in mind.

💡 词汇解释

• Dietary restrictions /ˈdaɪətəri rɪˈstrɪkʃnz/: 忌口；饮食限制 (Dietary 饮食的, Restriction 限制)。

• Dietary preferences /ˈdaɪətəri ˈprefrənsɪz/: 饮食偏好 (比 restrictions 语气更委婉)。

• Allergic to /əˈlɜːdʒɪk tu/: 对...过敏 (Be allergic to something, e.g., allergic to peanuts 对花生过敏)。

• Picky eater /ˈpɪki ˈiːtə(r)/: 挑食的人 (Picky 挑剔的, Fussy eater 也是常用表达)。

• Vegetarian /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/: 素食者 (Vegan 是严格素食者，不吃任何动物制品)。

• Be on a diet /bi ɒn ə ˈdaɪət/: 正在节食 (Diet 作名词是饮食，be on a diet 特指为了健康或减肥控制饮食)。

After being seated, the waiter hands you the menu. You notice the food here tends to have strong flavors, so you might need to make a special request to the waiter. For example, many people avoid green onion, ginger, and garlic, and especially cilantrocoriander. You can simply tell the waiter, "No cilantro, pleasehold the cilantro." If your friend prefers light flavors, it's a good idea to ask for less oil and less saltgo easy on the oil and salt.

💡 词汇解释

• Green onion /ˌɡriːn ˈʌnjən/ / Scallion /ˈskæliən/: 葱 (Spring onion 也是常见说法)。

• Ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/: 姜。

• Garlic /ˈɡɑːlɪk/: 蒜。

• Cilantro /sɪˈlæntrəʊ/ (美式) / Coriander /ˌkɒriˈændə(r)/ (英式): 香菜。

• Hold the... /həʊld ðə/: 不要放... (口语常用，例如 Hold the onions 不要洋葱)。

• Go easy on... /ɡəʊ ˈiːzi ɒn/: 少放点... (例如 Go easy on the salt 少放点盐)。

• Light flavors /laɪt ˈfleɪvəz/: 口味清淡 (Heavy flavors 口味重)。

Then there's the matter of spiciness level. Sichuan restaurants usually ask if you want mild, medium, or extra spicyhot. If you can't handle spice at all, be sure to ask for non-spicynot spicy at all. To be safe, you can always ask the waiter to serve the sauce on the side so you can control the flavor yourself.

💡 词汇解释

• Spiciness level /ˈspaɪsinəs ˈlevl/: 辣度。

• Mild /maɪld/: 微辣；温和的。

• Medium /ˈmiːdiəm/: 中辣。

• Extra spicy /ˈekstrə ˈspaɪsi/: 特辣 (Hot 也可以表示辣)。

• Sauce on the side /sɔːs ɒn ðə saɪd/: 酱料分开放。

• On the side /ɒn ðə saɪd/: 分开放；在旁边 (指酱料、配菜等单独盛放，不淋在食物上。例如：Salad dressing on the side 沙拉酱分开放)。

Another common thing to watch for is lactose intolerance. If dairy doesn't sit well with you, remember to ask the waiter: "Does this contain dairy products?" Or see if you can switch to soy milk or oat milk. Finally, keep religious dietary restrictions in mind. For instance, Muslim friends only eat Halal food and strictly avoid pork. Others might avoid organ meatsoffal or raw food due to personal eating habits. Taking these habits into account ensures the meal is enjoyable for everyone.

💡 词汇解释

• Lactose intolerance /ˌlæktəʊs ɪnˈtɒlərəns/: 乳糖不耐受。

• Dairy products /ˈdeəri prɒdʌkts/: 乳制品。

• Soy milk /sɔɪ mɪlk/: 豆奶。

• Oat milk /əʊt mɪlk/: 燕麦奶。

• Religious dietary restrictions /rɪˈlɪdʒəs ˈdaɪətəri rɪˈstrɪkʃnz/: 宗教饮食禁忌。

• Halal food /həˈlɑːl fuːd/: 清真食品 (符合伊斯兰教规的食物)。

• Pork /pɔːk/: 猪肉。

• Organ meats /ˈɔːɡən miːts/ / Offal /ˈɒfl/: 内脏 (Liver 肝, Kidney 肾等)。

• Raw food /rɔː fuːd/: 生食 (Sashimi 生鱼片, Raw beef 生牛肉)。

Once you've ordered, the most crucial step is to double-check if any dishes contain ingredients that might trigger allergies, like peanuts or seafood. You should ask clearly: "Does this dish contain peanuts?" or "Is this made with seafood?" Tell the waiter: "My friend is allergic to peanuts, please make sure the kitchen pays attention to this. " That's the only way to really have peace of mind.

💡 词汇解释

• Contain /kənˈteɪn/: 包含；含有。

• Ingredients /ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/: 成分；食材。

• Does this dish contain...? /dʌz ðɪs dɪʃ kənˈteɪn/: 这道菜里有...吗？ (句型)。

• Is this made with...? /ɪz ðɪs meɪd wɪð/: 这道菜是用...做的吗？ (句型)。

Additionally, you might want to substitute a side dish, like swapping fries for salad. You can ask: "Can I substitute the fries with salad?" For those with specific dietary needs, you can also check for gluten-free or vegan options.

💡 词汇解释

• Substitute A with B /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/: 用B代替A (Substitute 也可以用 substitute A for B, 意思是用A代替B，注意介词区别)。

• Gluten-free /ˌɡluːtn ˈfriː/: 无麸质的。

• Vegan /ˈviːɡən/: 纯素的 (不含任何动物制品)。