First Date

Sam and Alice sit at a small table in an Italian restaurant. The candles make the table look warm. They smile and start to talk.

Sam: Have you been here before?

Alice: No, but I heard the food is delicious. How about you?

Sam: I’ve been here twice. The pasta is amazing.

Alice: Oh, nice! What do you recommend?

Sam: The spaghetti carbonara is my favorite. It’s creamy and so good.

Alice: That sounds perfect. I love pasta. Do you often eat out?

Sam: Sometimes, yeah. I like dining out, but it can get expensive. I try to cook at home when I can. Do you cook a lot?

Alice: Not really. I’m so busy with work, I don’t have much time to cook. I want to, though. It’s cheaper than eating out.

Sam: I understand. What do you do for work?

Alice: I’m a high school teacher. What about you? What do you do?

The waiter approaches with a warm smile, holding a notepad.

Waiter: Good evening! Welcome to Bella Italia. Are you ready to order, or do you need a few more minutes?

Sam: I think we’re ready. I’ll have the spaghetti carbonara, please.

Alice: And I’ll try the same. It sounds delicious.

Waiter: Great choice! Anything to drink?