LET'S GO TO THE RESTAURANT
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LET'S GO TO THE RESTAURANT

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New words

cemetery > cementerio

to come up with > inventarse

to dread > temer

New phrases

to have no choice but to > no tener más remedio que

It’s worth mentioning that > cabe resaltar que

And bam! > !Y zas!

It's the most eagerly awaited moment > Es el momento esperado

Going to a restaurant can be a pleasant and relaxing experience. It's an opportunity to enjoy a meal without having to worry about cooking. On top of that, going to a restaurant allow us to try different kinds of food. For instance, if you're in China you can try bat wings, snake venom, scorpion tails, and more. The list is so long that you never know if you're in a restaurant or about to end up in a cemetery.

When one decides to go to a restaurant, the first thing one does is choose the place. Once chosen, it's time to review the menu. This is where we can see the different options the restaurant offers. Sometimes, it's hard to decide what to order because everything looks delicious. Moreover, if the menu is in another language, you have no choice but to play "Eeenie, meenie, miney, moe..." (It’s worth mentioning that I prefer the other versions). And bam, if you're unlucky, you end up with a dish made of blowfish.

After placing our order, we can enjoy the restaurant's atmosphere. When the food arrives, it's the most eagerly awaited moment. The first bite is always exciting because it's when we find out if we're going to live or die.

Going to a restaurant is an opportunity to socialize too. It can be a good opportunity to spend time with friends, family, or even have a romantic date. Just make sure you don't choose a restaurant where the waitress is more interested in the story of your love life than in taking your order. And if you run into your wife, make sure to have an escape plan or come up with a story so crazy that even Hollywood couldn't script it. Even if you go alone, it can be a time for personal reflection or simply to enjoy a good meal without interruptions.

At the end of the meal, it's time to ask for the bill. Everyone dreads paying the bill, so it's best to just order a glass of water and nothing else.

In conclusion, going to a restaurant can be both relaxing and exciting, and it's always an opportunity to try something new.

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