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First Date

Rahul invites Priya for coffee, and they go on their first date together at a quiet cafe.

Rahul, Priya, Waiter

Key words and phrases

inviteto ask someone to go somewhere with youHe decided to invite her for coffee.
nervousfeeling worried or anxious before somethingHe felt a bit nervous before the date.
cafea small restaurant serving coffee and snacksThey met at a cozy cafe near the park.
orderto ask for food or drink at a restaurantWhat would you like to order?
complimenta kind remark about someoneHe gave her a sweet compliment about her smile.
comfortablefeeling relaxed and at easeShe felt comfortable talking to him.
sparka sudden feeling of attraction or connectionThere was a spark between them from the start.
billthe amount to be paid for food or serviceHe offered to pay the bill.
walk her hometo accompany someone to their home on footHe offered to walk her home after dinner.
second datea follow-up meeting after the first dateThey agreed to go on a second date next week.
menua list of food and drinks available at a restaurantShe looked at the menu and picked a sandwich.
blushto turn red in the face out of shyness or embarrassmentShe blushed when he complimented her dress.
chemistrya strong feeling of connection between two peopleThey both felt an instant chemistry between them.
flirtto talk or behave playfully in a romantic wayHe couldn't stop flirting with her over coffee.
awkwardcausing embarrassment or lack of easeThere was an awkward pause before she answered.
romanticrelating to feelings of love or being attracted to someoneHe planned a romantic evening for their date.
butterfliesa fluttering feeling in the stomach caused by nervous excitementShe had butterflies in her stomach before he arrived.
small talklight, casual conversation about unimportant topicsThey made small talk while waiting for their order.
textto send a short written message using a phoneHe promised to text her when he got home.
laughto make sounds showing amusement or happinessShe couldn't stop laughing at his jokes.

Useful sentences

Dialogue

RahulThanks for coming. I was a little nervous, honestly.

PriyaMe too, actually. This cafe is really nice.

WaiterGood evening. What would you like to order?

RahulI'll have a coffee, and she'll have a cappuccino.

PriyaSo, tell me about your work.

RahulI really enjoyed talking to you tonight. Can we meet again?

PriyaI'd love that. This whole evening felt so comfortable, not awkward at all.

WaiterHere's your bill, sir. Would you like anything else from the menu?

RahulNo, thank you. I'll take care of the bill.

PriyaText me when you get home safely, alright?

Common mistakes

Quick quiz

1. What word describes feeling worried before something?

2. Complete: "He offered to pay the ___."

3. What do you call a follow-up meeting after the first date?

4. What do you call the fluttering, nervous feeling in your stomach before something exciting?

5. Complete: "They made ___ while waiting for their order."

6. What word means to turn red in the face out of shyness?

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