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DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ALLERGIES | Questions and answers
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Read each ANSWER (from a restaurant server), then choose the QUESTION that would most likely produce it:
1.
ANSWER: I'm sorry, this dish does contain peanuts. We do have a peanut-free option, though.
QUESTION:
Could I see the dessert menu?
Does this dish contain any nuts?
Is this dish spicy?
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2.
ANSWER: Yes, we have several vegetarian options, including this pasta dish.
QUESTION:
Do you have anything vegetarian?
Could I get the bill, please?
Is the soup vegetarian?
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3.
ANSWER: Unfortunately, that sauce contains dairy, but we can make it without the cheese.
QUESTION:
I'm lactose intolerant — does this have dairy in it?
Could I get extra cheese?
Is this dish gluten-free?
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4.
ANSWER: Yes, we can prepare that dish without gluten — just let the kitchen know.
QUESTION:
Could you bring some bread?
Is this suitable for someone with a gluten allergy?
What's in this sauce?
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5.
ANSWER: This is a vegan restaurant, so everything on the menu is plant-based.
QUESTION:
Do you have any vegan dishes?
Is this restaurant open late?
Could I get a table for two?
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6.
ANSWER: I'll let the chef know about your shellfish allergy right away.
QUESTION:
I'm allergic to shellfish — could you let the kitchen know?
Could I have more water, please?
What's today's special?
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7.
ANSWER: No, that dish is cooked in butter, not oil.
QUESTION:
Is this dish vegan?
Is this dish spicy?
Is this dish cooked in vegetable oil?
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8.
ANSWER: Of course, I'll bring you the allergen menu so you can check the ingredients.
QUESTION:
Could you tell me what's in this dish?
Could I get the bill, please?
Could I get a table by the window?
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9.
ANSWER: We can definitely substitute the meat for tofu in that dish.
QUESTION:
Could I get this without meat?
Could I get extra meat?
Is this dish vegetarian?
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10.
ANSWER: I'm afraid we can't guarantee it's completely nut-free, since nuts are used elsewhere in the kitchen.
QUESTION:
Is this restaurant family-friendly?
My son has a severe nut allergy — is this dish completely nut-free?
Could I get a kids' menu?
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