Asking for the Bill and Paying
Request the check, split the bill, and handle payment including tips and card use.
Scenario Goal
You will be able to ask for the bill, split payments, and handle cards or cash.
Practice Flow
Start with the keywords that show up most often in this situation.
Learn the core phrase patterns before you try to respond on your own.
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Keywords
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How To Say It
Use these natural phrases to sound confident in real situations.
Why it works
This phrase is clear, natural, and easy to use in this situation.
Don't Say This
Common mistakes and how to sound more natural.
Give me the check.
Say instead
Can we get the check?
I pay it.
Say instead
I'll pay for my share. / I'll get this.
We split bill?
Say instead
Can we split the check?
Add tip to card?
Say instead
Can I add the tip to the card?
Quick Recap
Keep these points in mind before you start.
Key Takeaways
Situation goal
You will be able to ask for the bill, split payments, and handle cards or cash.
Useful phrase
Start with a line like "Can we get the check?".
Stay natural
Use clear, polite wording that matches the context instead of translating too literally.
Key Phrases to Know
- 1
Can we get the check?
- 2
Could we have separate checks?
- 3
Is gratuity included?
Cultural Note
在英语国家尤其是美国，服务行业收入很大一部分靠顾客给的小费，结账时常会看到 'tip suggestion' 或者自动加收的 'gratuity'，遇到大桌、外卖打包或特别服务时务必要检查账单是否已经包含服务费。
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