Arjun gets to the restaurant a few minutes before his friend and slides into a booth near the window. The place is busy but not loud, and he uses the extra minute to look over the menu instead of waiting until the server is standing there.

When his friend arrives, they already know they want to eat quickly and head out before traffic gets worse. A server comes over with water and asks, "Are you ready to order, or do you need another minute?"

Arjun looks up and says, "Yeah, I think so. I'll do the grilled chicken bowl." Then he points to the menu and adds, "Does that come with rice or fries?"

The server says it comes with rice by default, but fries are also possible. Arjun nods and says, "Rice is fine. And can I get the dressing on the side?"

His friend orders next, and Arjun adds one more small thing before the server leaves: "Could we also get one sparkling water for the table?" The server repeats everything back, and Arjun listens closely to make sure the details sound right.

When the server finishes, Arjun says, "That's it for now, thanks." A few minutes later, the food arrives exactly the way he asked for it, and the dressing is in a small cup next to the bowl.

The meal feels easy because Arjun keeps the order simple, asks only the questions he really needs, and listens during the repeat-back. It is a small restaurant moment, but it gives him useful English for real meals out.