Bartender: Hi there. What can I get for you?
Guest: I need something cold.
Bartender: You've come to the right place.
Guest: Do you have any specials on?
Bartender: We have highballs on for half price.
Guest: Sorry, I meant for beer.
Bartender: Our beer special tonight is a pitcher of local draft with a half dozen wings for $12.99.
Guest: I guess I should have brought a friend. I think I'll just have a Heineken for now.
Bartender: Sure, would you like that on tap or in a can?
Guest: Do you have it in a bottle?
Bartender: No, I'm afraid we don't.
Guest: That's okay. I'll take a pint.
Bartender: A pint of Heineken coming up.
Guest: Actually, you better just make it a sleeve.
Bartender: Sure. And should I start you a tab?
Guest: No, I'm driving. How much do I owe you?
Bartender: $5.25.
Guest: Here's 6. Keep the change.
Bartender: Thank you.
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New Words & Phrases:
1. highballs- a tall straight glass
2. local draft – beer on tap brewed nearby
3. pint- 20 oz glass for draft
4. sleeve- 12 oz glass for draft
5. tab- a bill or check
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Nice to Know:
1. Gin- clear alcohol flavoured with juniper berries
2. Vodka- clear alcohol made from grain or potato (origin: Russia)
3. Whisky- light brown alcohol made from grain (origin Scotland)
4. Tequila- golden or clear alcohol (origin Mexico)
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Teacher Ackie