B B45 Guest Apr 2, 2015 #1 Does this makes sense: I'll pay for the table but you cover the tip. (I'm asking my friend to pay the tip)
Does this makes sense: I'll pay for the table but you cover the tip. (I'm asking my friend to pay the tip)
lotus888 Member Joined May 6, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 2, 2015 #2 Yes. I would put a comma after table. You are very generous. --lotus
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 3, 2015 #3 I would change "for the table" to "the check".
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Apr 3, 2015 #4 In BrE, "I'll pay for the table" doesn't make sense in this context. We would say "I'll pay/cover the bill and you pay/get/cover the tip". If someone said "I'll pay for the table", I would assume they were buying a piece of furniture.
In BrE, "I'll pay for the table" doesn't make sense in this context. We would say "I'll pay/cover the bill and you pay/get/cover the tip". If someone said "I'll pay for the table", I would assume they were buying a piece of furniture.
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 3, 2015 #6 That still doesn't work for me.
lotus888 Member Joined May 6, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 3, 2015 #7 In Asian restaurants, patrons often book or reserve an entire table for a social gathering or a family dinner. Prices are often charged per table. This is also true for weddings. --lotus
In Asian restaurants, patrons often book or reserve an entire table for a social gathering or a family dinner. Prices are often charged per table. This is also true for weddings. --lotus
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Apr 3, 2015 #8 Are we talking about paying to reserve a table or paying the bill at the end of the evening?
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Apr 3, 2015 #10 Are you paying for everybody's drinks as well?
Roman55 Key Member Joined Feb 5, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language British English Home Country Italy Current Location France Apr 3, 2015 #11 Free drinks? What's the address?
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Apr 3, 2015 #13 We don't even know the date yet. I can't check my diary!
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 4, 2015 #14 I BrE, is "diary" the same as "calendar/schedule"?
Roman55 Key Member Joined Feb 5, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language British English Home Country Italy Current Location France Apr 4, 2015 #16 I am not a teacher. In BrE, a 'diary' is a 'diary', and it's an 'appointment book'.
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Apr 4, 2015 #17 When I buy them in America, they're called planners.
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 4, 2015 #18 Another BrE/AmE difference. It seems that they never end.
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Apr 4, 2015 #19 My diary is either the small paper-based book in my bag containing each day of the year, or it's the "Calendar" function on my smartphone. These were what I pictured/imagined/looked for when I wanted to buy my 2015 diary. I use a planner at work but it looks like this and it's stuck on the wall. My schedule might be my plan for the day or my plans for the immediate future, but it's not a physical thing.
My diary is either the small paper-based book in my bag containing each day of the year, or it's the "Calendar" function on my smartphone. These were what I pictured/imagined/looked for when I wanted to buy my 2015 diary. I use a planner at work but it looks like this and it's stuck on the wall. My schedule might be my plan for the day or my plans for the immediate future, but it's not a physical thing.