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English for Business Dinners
Survival English
Hello everyone! My name is ________. Im from ________.

I currently live in ________. I am a/an ________. I enjoy studying ________. I joined Open English ________ ago. I (like / dont like) going to business dinners.
Beginner: Warm-up
What do you usually order at a business dinner?
I usually order _____________ at a business dinner.
Beginner: Vocabulary
client dessert drink menu
napkin
bill
cheap
manners
deal
friendly
Beginner: Matching
Match the listed words to the images
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
menu
napkin
dessert
drink
bill
Beginner: Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words cheap A person that receives professional service is a ________. A smile and a handshake show that you are _________. Always show good _________ at a business dinner. You can make a business _______ after you eat.
manners
deal client friendly
Things that dont cost very much are _____________.
Beginner: Discussion
Complete the following sentences according to your opinion
I business dinners are important. A. think B. dont think C. am not sure if

The last time I went to a business dinner was A. this year. B. last year. C. more than two years ago. D. I have never been to a business dinner.
When I am at a business dinner, I order the most expensive thing on the menu. A. usually B. sometimes C. seldom
Beginner Question & Picture Matching
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
1. How is the pie?
2. Would you like a refill? 3. Do you want a napkin?

4. Are you ready to order? 5. Do you think the bill is really expensive?
Picture Fill-in-the-Blank
Choose the correct verb and conjugate as needed
cut
laugh
make a toast
look at
leave a tip
1. My boss is hilarious! Everyone __________ when he tells jokes at business dinners. 2. Everyone saw when the companys CEO didnt __________ . It really hurt his reputation. 3. The waitress__________ everyone a big piece of chocolate pie. 4. Our boss__________ when the company got its 10,000 th client. 5. I__________ the menu when I finish talking with Mr. Allan.
Beginner: Creating Sentences

Create a sentence by using a subject, a verb and a complement
I You
order
many clients a salad
We
He She
make
have
a deal
once a month
dessert
lunch together at a restaurant a plan
They
Hillary meet
Beginner: Choose One

Read the sentence with the correct answer
1. He (makes / will make) a reservation for next Friday.
2. Everyone (will enjoy / are enjoying) the delicious food.
3. She (is having / has) very good table manners.
4. We talked about business while we (eats / ate) dinner.
5. Mr. Marsh (is liking / likes) to do business while enjoying a nice meal.
Beginner: Match the Answer

Match each question to the correct answer
1. Where did you go?
__ No, I insist on paying for everything.
2. Is she an important client?

__ I went to a business dinner. 3. May I have the bill? __ It was great! Mrs. Johnson signed a new contract with us.
4. How did your business dinner go?
5. What would you like to drink?
__ Ill have a glass of white wine. Thanks.
__ Yes, she is.
Beginner: Lets Talk!
Chase: Hi, Rob! What are you all dressed up for? Rob: Hey, Chase. I am going to a business dinner with my boss.
Chase: Thats nice. Where are you going? Rob: We are going to an Italian restaurant about ten minutes away.
Chase: Why? You hate Italian food.

Rob: I know, but its my bosss favorite restaurant. He chose it.
Chase: What are you two going to discuss? Rob: We are going to talk about a new company project.
Beginner: Lets Talk! Follow-up

Answer the following questions about the previous passage
Where is Rob going? A. He is going to a business dinner. B. He is going on a romantic date. C. He is not going anywhere.
What kind of restaurant is Rob going to? A. a Japanese restaurant B. a French restaurant C. an Italian restaurant What are Rob and his boss going to discuss over dinner? A. They are going to discuss a new company project. B. They are going to discuss his new promotion. C. They are going to discuss the weather.
Whats Missing?
Complete each sentence with a word from the list was lasting to will talk likes lasted got like for is talking get
1. Do you _________ this restaurant, Mr. Anderson?
2. The business dinner _________ for three hours.
3. Are you ready ________ order, sir?
4. We ________ about a new project. 5. Can I ________ you something else?

Beginner: Q & A Formation

Complete the question using the underlined words as hints, then choose the correct option to complete the sentence
_____ you both order?
1. We both ____ a steak. a. order b. is ordering c. ordered
_____ you think the business dinner went?
2. I ____ the business dinner went very well. a. am thinking b. think c. will think
_____ is your favorite client?
3. She ____ my favorite client.

a. is b. is being c. are
Beginner: Categories
Match each word to its corresponding category
People
Food
co-worker
client
salad
pasta
boss
sandwich
steak
waiter
Beginner: Pronunciation Pairs

Listen to the difference between each pair of words and practice pronouncing each pair
bill drink cheap bull brink chip
deal
dessert
dull
desert
Beginner: Who Said It

Match each sentence to its appropriate picture
A. B. C.
Im holding a glass of wine. Im wearing a blue sweater.
Im looking at a menu.
Im wearing a black jacket. Im having dessert.
Beginner: Related Lessons

Ask a Teacher 8:00 am to 12:00 am
Community Conversation Classrooms 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Live Sessions 3 times a week! Now beginning at 3:00 am At the Office Vocabulary (#0009)
At the Office- Present Tense Verbs (#0011) Careers & Professions- Present Tense Verbs (#0015)
Food & Groceries- Present Tense Verbs (#0039)

Conjugating "to have" (#0066) The apple pie is our second dessert! (#0389)
Intermediate Lesson Content
Intermediate Lesson Content
Intermediate: Warm-up
What are some things you would expect to see at a business dinner?
Intermediate: Vocabulary
greet
meal
pay attention
eye contact
small talk
tab
charm
dress up tip order
Intermediate: Matching
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
eye contact
order
meal
tab
dress up
Intermediate: Vocabulary Practice

Use the words below to create your own sentences greet Ex: Its important to greet everyone at a business dinner.
meal
pay attention eye contact small talk tab charm dress up
tip
order
Intermediate: Synonyms & Antonyms

Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word Synonym sociable enchanting Word charming generous Antonym cheap stingy
expensive
polite giving
appropriate
friendly upscale
aloof
improper irritating
suitable
mannerly
rude
Intermediate: General Discussion

Describe what you would wear if you were going to attend a very important business dinner.
In your opinion, should an employee who doesnt attend a company business dinner be punished or not?
Intermediate: Lets Talk

Alice: Diane? Is that you? It is you! You look amazing! Where are you going?
Diane: Thanks! Im on my way to a company dinner. Im very nervous about it.
Alice:
Youre really dressed up, so it must be important, right? Are you going to ask for a raise or something?
Diane: Im going to talk with my manager about some ideas I have. Im hoping this will lead to a promotion. Do you have any suggestions?
Alice:
Yes. Make sure you mind your manners, make good eye contact, and pay close attention to everything that is being said.
Diane: Thanks, Alice. Ill remember everything you said. Youve really been helpful! Id better be on my way.
Intermediate: Lets Talk! Follow-up

What compliment does Alice give Diane?
Where is Diane going?

Why is the company dinner important to Diane? What does Diane ask Alice for?
What advice does Alice give Diane?
Intermediate: Q & A
Match each question to the correct answer
1. How is your food? __ No, I was born and raised in Miami.
2. Have you eaten at this restaurant before?
__ Im fine right now. Thank you. 3. Are you originally from California?
__ Its delicious! Thanks for asking.
4. Have you been with the company for very long?
__
No, its my first time here.
5. Would you like something else?
__ Ive been working here for about eight years.
Intermediate: Story Sequence

Put the sentences in the correct order to form a short story
_ Al decided to buy some new clothes. _ Al bought a sharp-looking suit and an ivory tie. _ Al wanted to look very professional at the next business dinner. _ Al wore his new clothes to the dinner and looked great. _ Al went to an upscale clothing store.
Intermediate: Expressions & Phrases

Match the idiom to its meaning
1) Im almost finished. This essay was a piece of cake.
2) Lets finish this report before having dinner. Remember, business before pleasure.
3) Were following strict rules of accounting. There wont be any funny business.
a) finish doing all your work before relaxing
b) to be nice to someone because you want something

c) to be in earnest, sincere, with conviction
4) You dont have to butter me up. Ill be happy to help you out.
5) Get this room cleaned now. I mean business!
d) a task that is easily done e) dishonest or unpleasant actions
Intermediate: Error Correction

Choose the correct answer
1. Do you know what you are go to order? A. is gone B. are going C. going
2. He is usually attend five to six business dinners a month. A. usually attends B. is been attending usually C. has attended usually 3. Karen is good to make small talk. A. at making B. at make C. for making
Intermediate: Lets Talk Pictures!

What do you think happened at this business dinner?
Intermediate: Related Lessons

Live Sessions 3 times a week! Now beginning at 3:00 am Working Lunch (#0354)
Take it Easy (#0323) How many are in your party? (#0414)
Careers & Professions- Vocabulary (#0013)

Proper Sentence Structure (#0157) The Elements of a Sentence (#0158)
Advanced Lesson Content
Advanced: Warm-up
What are some things you might talk about at a business dinner?
Advanced: Someone Once Said

Good manners: The noise you don't make when you're eating soup. -Bennett Cerf
Advanced: Vocabulary
etiquette mingle manners colleagues
discussion
attire
partake
enunciate
introduce
compliment
Advanced: Matching
You rock!
You rule!
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
etiquette
introduce
mingle
attire
compliment
Advanced: Vocabulary Practice

Use the words below to create your own sentences manners mingle etiquette colleagues discussion attire partake enunciate Ex: Its important to mind your manners during a business dinner.
introduce
compliment
Advanced: Synonyms & Antonyms

Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word Synonym flatter outgoing Word courteous attentive Antonym boorish hindrance
benefit
mannerly charming
sociable
charismatic compliment
distracted
insult withdrawn
aware
advantage
rude
Advanced: Sentence Rewording

Read each sentence and replace the word with a synonym or antonym
1. Alan enjoys talking with his colleagues.
S
2. She always dresses casually when she goes to a business dinner.

A
3. This is the most disgusting food Ive ever had!

A
Advanced: General Discussion

Name three things a person should avoid doing at a business dinner. Explain how each action has a negative impact. Imagine youre meeting a very important potential client for lunch. When he arrives, you suddenly remember that he had told you that he is a strict vegetarian. You realize the restaurant you chose is not suitable for him. What do you do?
Advanced: Lets Talk

Carl: Hey, George! Ive been trying to get in touch with you all day. Where have you been? Are you coming to the company dinner tonight?
George: Hi, Carl. Sorry, Ive been busy lately, and I havent even bothered to turn on my cell phone. And to be honest, I really hadnt planned on going to the dinner. Are you going? Carl: Yes, of course Im going! I wouldnt miss this opportunity. You shouldnt miss it either. I cant believe you werent planning on attending. George: Whoa! Slow down, Carl. What do you mean opportunity? Its just a dinner. Were all going to sit around and talk about work. I dont see that as an opportunity.
Carl: Business meetings are an excellent way to impress the boss. Just spending half an hour talking with the boss at a business meeting can really increase a persons chances of getting a raise.
George: Wow! Are you serious? Thats impressive. I didnt know what a great opportunity this was. I had never thought of it like that. Thank you so much for telling me, Carl.
Advanced: Lets Talk! Follow-up

Inferring from the text, do you think George will go to the business dinner after hearing Carl talk about what a great opportunity it is? Using the text as a reference, would you say that George and Carl are company bosses or not? What makes you think this?
Advanced: Error Correction

Correct the mistake 1. Emily is on her way for a business dinner.
2. I have good manners, so I never feel insecure on business dinners.
3. You shouldnt order the cheaper or most expensive item on the menu.
4. Business dinners give people a chance to mingle with one others.
5. Many people think its easier to discuss business on a full stomach.
Advanced: Reading Comprehension

Sometimes business dinners are dull and stuffy, other times they are quite fun. Its important to know how to conduct yourself. Here are some rules to guide you across the tightrope of professional dining. You must eat The purpose of the dinner is to partake of a meal with colleagues. Everyone feels better and more comfortable when their stomach is full.
Mind your manners Do what your mother said: Don't chew or talk with your mouth open. Don't reach across the table. And don't rock back in your chair.
Drinking alcohol Depending on your dinner guests, alcohol may or may not be appropriate. If it's appropriate, order one drink with dinner and thats all. Friendly talk Engage in small talk to get people warmed up if conversation is quiet, stilted, or difficult to begin. Dont overdo it Keep your meal choice reasonable if you are not picking up the tab. Don't order the most expensive item on the menu.
Advanced: Reading Discussion
What is the main idea of this passage? The article tells us alcohol may or may not be appropriate. In your opinion, what is the best way to decide whether or not you should order an alcoholic beverage at a business dinner? The text tells the reader to avoid ordering the most expensive item on the menu. Why do you think this is? The article tells us how to eat at a business dinner. Why do you think they included this in the text? What does this imply about how some people conduct themselves at business dinners?
Advanced: Expressions & Phrases

Match the idiom to its meaning
1) Mr. Perez will pay for the meal; after all, he is the big cheese. 2) Your friends are really nice, except for Fred; he is a bad egg. 3) The economy here is very bad. Many stores have gone out of business. 4) Come on in, folks; were open for business. 5) Peter and I spoke today. It was a meeting of the minds.
a) a bad person b) an important person; the leader or boss of something
c) to establish an agreement; a situation in which two people discover that they have the same ideas or opinions
d) ready to do business e) to close down a business
Advanced: Question Formation

Form a question based on the response
Ex: How much money would you like to deposit?
1. I recommend the grilled salmon.
2. We discussed some upcoming projects over dinner.
3. Im doing very well, thanks.
4. I think Ill order the cheesecake.
5. I bought this watch when I was in Switzerland.
Advanced: Related Lessons

Live Sessions 3 times a week! Now beginning at 3:00 am Making Polite Offers - business lunch (#0213)
Working Lunch (#0354) Practice Answering questions (#0231)
Intonation (#0169)
When to Pause with Key Words (#0170) Business Vocabulary (#0191)
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Raise your hand Yes/No

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English for Business Dinners

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Hello everyone! My name is ________. Im from ________.

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I usually order _____________ at a business dinner.

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client dessert drink menu

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Beginner: Vocabulary Practice

Things that dont cost very much are _____________.

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I business dinners are important. A. think B. dont think C. am not sure if

Beginner Question & Picture Matching

1. How is the pie?

2. Would you like a refill? 3. Do you want a napkin?

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Beginner: Creating Sentences

many clients a salad

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Beginner: Choose One

2. Everyone (will enjoy / are enjoying) the delicious food.

3. She (is having / has) very good table manners.

4. We talked about business while we (eats / ate) dinner.

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Beginner: Match the Answer

1. Where did you go?

__ No, I insist on paying for everything.

2. Is she an important client?

4. How did your business dinner go?

5. What would you like to drink?

__ Ill have a glass of white wine. Thanks.

__ Yes, she is.

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Beginner: Lets Talk!

Chase: Why? You hate Italian food.

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Beginner: Lets Talk! Follow-up

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1. Do you _________ this restaurant, Mr. Anderson?

2. The business dinner _________ for three hours.

3. Are you ready ________ order, sir?

4. We ________ about a new project. 5. Can I ________ you something else?

Beginner: Q & A Formation

_____ you both order?

1. We both ____ a steak. a. order b. is ordering c. ordered

_____ you think the business dinner went?

_____ is your favorite client?

3. She ____ my favorite client.

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Beginner: Pronunciation Pairs

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Beginner: Who Said It

Im holding a glass of wine. Im wearing a blue sweater.

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Beginner: Related Lessons

Food & Groceries- Present Tense Verbs (#0039)

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Intermediate Lesson Content

Hello everyone! My name is . Im from .

4. We about a new project. 5. Can I you something else?