– English Lyrics

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

Robert, can we have the bill, please?

>> Of course, sir. I'll bring it right

away.

Here's your bill. Please take your time.

>> H $124

total. Robert, we had a great time

tonight. The service was very good.

>> So, we would like to leave a tip. You

did a very good job.

>> Thank you so much. I am really happy to

hear that.

>> How can I give you the tip? Cash or?

>> Cash is fine, sir, but if you pay by

card, please write the tip on the bill.

Many people give 18% to 22% for the tip,

about $20. I can add it to your bill.

>> Ah, okay. 25% then. That will be $30.

>> Thank you, sir. I will be right back

with your receipt.

Here is your receipt. Thank you again,

sir. It was nice to serve you

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bill bɪl A1	noun - a statement of money owed for goods or services
bring brɪŋ A1	verb - to carry or take something to someone or somewhere
total ˈtoʊtəl A1	noun - the whole amount adjective - complete; entire
service ˈsɜːrvɪs A1	noun - assistance or help provided to customers
tip tɪp A1	noun - a gratuity given to someone who has provided service verb - to give a gratuity to
cash kæʃ A1	noun - money in the form of coins or banknotes
card kɑːrd A1	noun - a plastic card used for making payments
write raɪt A1	verb - to compose text or numbers on a surface
people ˈpiːpəl A1	noun - plural of person; humans in general
give ɡɪv A1	verb - to hand over or present something to someone
percent pərˈsɛnt A1	noun - per hundred; a part of a whole
add æd A1	verb - to include or attach something extra
receipt rɪˈsiːt A1	noun - a piece of paper that confirms payment
serve sɜːrv A1	verb - to provide food or service to someone
happy ˈhæpi A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
hear hɪr A1	verb - to perceive sound with the ear
back bæk A1	adverb - in or to a previous place or condition
nice naɪs A1	adjective - pleasant or agreeable

Key Grammar Structures

• Robert, can we have the bill, please?

  ➔ Polite request using 'can' and tag question

  ➔ The phrase 'can we' is used to make a polite request, and 'please?' at the end emphasizes courtesy.

• Of course, sir. I'll bring it right away.

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' for immediate action

  ➔ The use of 'I'll' (contraction of 'I will') indicates a promise or immediate action.

• How can I give you the tip? Cash or?

  ➔ Indirect question with 'how'

  ➔ The phrase 'How can I...' is an indirect way to ask for instructions or options.

• Many people give 18% to 22% for the tip, about $20.

  ➔ Use of 'to' for range and approximate value with 'about'

  ➔ The word 'to' is used to indicate a range (18% to 22%), and 'about' suggests an approximate value ($20).

• Ah, okay. 25% then. That will be $30.

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' for calculation result

  ➔ The phrase 'That will be' is used to state the result of a calculation or decision.

• Thank you, sir. I will be right back with your receipt.

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' for promise of action

  ➔ The phrase 'I will be right back' is a promise to return shortly with the receipt.