American English Conversations About Lunch
Conversations About Lunch
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Ravi – office worker
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Anita – his colleague
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Maya – their friend
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Raj – Ravi’s cousin
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Waiter – at a restaurant
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Mother – later at home
Scene 1: At the Office – Planning Lunch
Ravi: Good morning, Anita. What are you planning for lunch today?
Anita: Morning, Ravi. I haven’t decided yet. I was thinking of bringing something from the cafeteria. What about you?
Ravi: I’m a little bored of the cafeteria food. It’s always the same: rice, dal, and curry. Maybe we can try something different today.
Anita: That sounds nice. Do you want to eat outside?
Ravi: Yes, maybe we can invite Maya too. She loves trying new lunch spots.
Anita: Good idea. Let’s message her.
(Ravi sends a quick text. Within minutes Maya arrives at their desk.)
Maya: Hey guys! I just got your message. What’s the plan?
Ravi: We were talking about lunch. Do you want to go out today?
Maya: Absolutely. I was craving some fresh food. The cafeteria food is okay, but it feels a little oily sometimes.
Anita: I agree. Where do you want to go?
Maya: There’s a new restaurant near the office. They serve thalis and also continental dishes. Should we try it?
Ravi: Perfect. Let’s go there.
Scene 2: At the Restaurant – Ordering Lunch
(The three friends enter the restaurant. A waiter welcomes them.)
Waiter: Good afternoon! Table for three?
Anita: Yes, please.
Waiter: Right this way. Here are the menus.
(They sit down and start looking at the menu.)
Maya: Wow, they have so many options—North Indian, South Indian, and even pasta and sandwiches.
Ravi: Hmm, I’m confused. Everything looks good.
Anita: I think I’ll order a South Indian thali. It has rice, sambar, rasam, curd, and papad. That will be filling.
Ravi: Nice choice. I feel like eating something spicy. Maybe butter chicken with naan.
Maya: I want something light. I’ll go with vegetable biryani.
(The waiter returns.)
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Anita: Yes. I’ll have the South Indian thali.
Ravi: One butter chicken with naan for me.
Maya: And I’ll take a vegetable biryani, please.
Waiter: Sure. Would you like some drinks?
Ravi: I’ll have a fresh lime soda.
Anita: Just water for me.
Maya: I’ll take a sweet lassi.
Waiter: Great. Your order will be ready soon.
Scene 3: While Waiting for Food
Maya: I love eating lunch outside once in a while. It feels refreshing.
Ravi: True. Lunch is such an important meal of the day. It gives us energy for the afternoon.
Anita: Do you usually eat lunch at home or outside?
Maya: At home, I try to cook simple things like chapati and sabzi. But at work, I often buy something.
Ravi: Same here. Sometimes I bring lunch from home, but when I’m busy, I just eat whatever is available.
Anita: I think homemade food is healthier. My mom always says, “Lunch should be fresh and balanced.”
Maya: That’s right. A good lunch keeps you active. If I skip lunch, I feel tired and sleepy.
Ravi: Exactly. I can’t focus on work without proper lunch.
Scene 4: Food Arrives
(The waiter brings the dishes.)
Waiter: Here you go. One thali, one butter chicken with naan, and one vegetable biryani. Enjoy your meal!
Anita: Wow, this thali looks amazing. So many small bowls.
Ravi: My butter chicken smells delicious. I love the creamy sauce.
Maya: The biryani is so colorful—lots of vegetables and spices.
(They begin eating.)
Ravi: Mmm, this naan is so soft. The chicken is cooked perfectly.
Anita: My sambar is tangy and tasty. The curd balances it so well.
Maya: My biryani has just the right amount of spice. It’s not too heavy.
Ravi: Do you want to taste some of my dish?
Maya: Sure, and you can try my biryani.
Anita: I’ll share some papad with you both.
(They exchange bites and laugh.)
Scene 5: Talking During Lunch
Ravi: Lunch is not just about food. It’s also a time to relax and talk.
Anita: Yes, sharing a meal makes the bond stronger.
Maya: At my home, lunch is the biggest meal of the day. We all sit together and talk about our plans.
Ravi: In my family, dinner is more important. But lunch is always simple—dal, rice, and vegetables.
Anita: That’s healthy. Sometimes I eat too much at lunch and feel sleepy at work.
Maya: Same here. That’s why I choose lighter meals during office days.
Ravi: But on weekends, I enjoy heavy lunches—like biryani or paneer curry with parathas.
Anita: Weekend lunches feel special. More time, more variety, and more fun.
Scene 6: Finishing Lunch
Waiter: Would you like some dessert? We have gulab jamun, ice cream, and fruit salad.
Maya: Oh, gulab jamun sounds tempting.
Ravi: Let’s order three and share.
Anita: Yes, perfect ending to lunch.
(They eat the dessert happily.)
Ravi: That was a great meal. I feel full and satisfied.
Maya: Me too. Lunch outside was a good idea.
Anita: Let’s do this once a week.
Scene 7: Back at Office
(After returning, they talk about food again while working.)
Ravi: I think lunch breaks give us a mental rest too.
Maya: Yes, after a nice lunch, I feel more positive.
Anita: Some people eat at their desk, but I like to step out. It makes me fresh.
Ravi: True. Food plus fresh air equals good mood.
Scene 8: Later at Home – Talking About Lunch
(That evening, Ravi is at home talking with his cousin Raj and his mother.)
Raj: Hey, how was your day? What did you eat for lunch?
Ravi: We went to a restaurant. I had butter chicken with naan. It was delicious.
Mother: Ravi, outside food is fine sometimes, but don’t eat it too often. Homemade lunch is always better.
Ravi: Yes, Ma. I know. But once in a while it feels nice.
Raj: I agree with Aunty. Home lunch is healthier. Today I had dal, rice, and bhindi sabzi. Simple but tasty.
Mother: See? A light lunch keeps you active. Ravi, tomorrow I’ll pack chapati and sabzi for you.
Ravi: Thanks, Ma. I’ll happily take it.
