Dialogue Emma: Ready for your first real New York pizza? Tiam: Absolutely! I've been waiting for this. Emma: This place is one of my favorites. Tiam: It smells amazing in here. Emma: It always does. Cashier: Hi! What can I get for you? Emma: Two cheese slices, please. Cashier: Sure. Anything to drink? Emma: I'll have an iced tea. Tiam: And I'll have sparkling water, please. Cashier: Great. Your order will be ready in a few minutes. (A few minutes later...) Emma: Here you go. Tiam: Wow! The slice is huge. Emma: That's New York pizza! Tiam: How do people eat such a big slice? Emma: Like this. Fold it in half. Tiam: Oh! That's much easier. Emma: Exactly. Every New Yorker knows that trick. Tiam: (Laughs) I already feel like a local. Emma: Not so fast! You still have a lot to learn. Tiam: Fair enough. Emma: So... what do you think? Tiam: It's crispy, cheesy, and delicious. Emma: I knew you'd like it. Tiam: Next time, lunch is on me. Emma: Deal! New Words Word Definition Slice One piece cut from a pizza. Crispy Firm and pleasantly crunchy. Cheesy Having a lot of cheese. Sparkling water Water with bubbles (carbonated water). Cashier The person who takes your order and payment. Fold To bend something in half. Local A person who lives in a place. Order To ask for food or drinks. Favorite The one you like the most. Trick A clever or easy way to do something. Useful Phrases Phrase Meaning What can I get for you? A common way to ask what someone wants to order. Here you go. Used when giving something to someone. Not so fast! Wait a moment—you still have more to learn. Fair enough. I agree; that's reasonable. Lunch is on me. I will pay for lunch. I've been waiting for this. I've been excited about this for a long time. Pronunciation Focus Delicious Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ Break it into parts: di – LI – cious