In a Restaurant:“The Wrong Order”

“The Wrong Order”
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[Scene: A small restaurant at lunchtime. Mr. Chen is already seated. Lina enters and sits at the next table. David, the waiter, comes over with a notepad.]

David: Good afternoon! Welcome! Are you ready to order?

Lina: Yes, I’d like the chicken salad, please. No onions.

David: Got it! One chicken salad, no onions. And to drink?

Lina: Just water, thank you.

[David walks to Mr. Chen’s table.]

David: And for you, sir?

Mr. Chen: I’ll have the beef noodles. And hot tea.

David: Perfect. I’ll be right back with your drinks.

[Time passes. David brings food to the tables. He gives Lina the beef noodles and Mr. Chen the salad.]

Lina: (confused) Oh… excuse me, I think this is not my order.

Mr. Chen: (looking at his plate) This is salad? I ordered beef noodles!

David: (realizing) Oh no! I mixed up the plates! I’m so sorry!

Lina: It’s okay. Mistakes happen.

Mr. Chen: I’m very hungry. Can you please fix it quickly?

David: Yes, of course! I’ll take them back right now.

[David takes the plates and hurries off. He returns a moment later with drinks.]

David: Here are your drinks. And I’ll bring the correct meals in just a few minutes.

Lina: Thank you. I’m not in a hurry.

Mr. Chen: Please double-check next time.

David: Absolutely, sir. Thank you for your patience.

[A few minutes later, David returns with the correct food.]

David: Here you are—chicken salad with no onions, and beef noodles for you, sir.

Lina: Looks perfect. Thank you.

Mr. Chen: Yes, this is right now. Thank you.

David: Your lunch today is on the house. It’s my way of saying sorry.

Lina: Really? That’s very kind.

Mr. Chen: Thank you. I appreciate it.

David: Enjoy your meal! And let me know if you need anything.

[David smiles and walks away. Lina and Mr. Chen begin to eat. They look more relaxed now.]
[Curtain closes.]
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