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What does it mean when two people complement each other?
What does it mean when two people complement each other?
- They enhance each other's qualities or skills. (correct)
- They are in competition with each other.
- They share similar interests and hobbies.
- They provide emotional support to each other.
What does the adjective 'subtle' imply?
What does the adjective 'subtle' imply?
- Very noticeable and obvious.
- Clearly expressed and straightforward.
- Difficult to detect or understand. (correct)
- Loud and attention-grabbing.
What is the correct definition of 'ergonomically' in the context provided?
What is the correct definition of 'ergonomically' in the context provided?
- Designed to be aesthetically pleasing.
- Created to be cost-effective.
- Constructed for comfort and efficiency. (correct)
- Built to be lightweight and portable.
What does the word 'discernable' mean?
What does the word 'discernable' mean?
What is suggested about the author's coffee order?
What is suggested about the author's coffee order?
What is the simplest way to order a coffee as mentioned?
What is the simplest way to order a coffee as mentioned?
Which modal verb indicates a more polite request than 'can'?
Which modal verb indicates a more polite request than 'can'?
What does the term 'a splash of milk' refer to?
What does the term 'a splash of milk' refer to?
What is the significance of placing 'please' directly after 'may'?
What is the significance of placing 'please' directly after 'may'?
Which phrase indicates that a request may cause extra effort for the barista?
Which phrase indicates that a request may cause extra effort for the barista?
What does the term 'garnish' mean in the context of ordering coffee?
What does the term 'garnish' mean in the context of ordering coffee?
How is 'would it be possible' characterized as a way to make a request?
How is 'would it be possible' characterized as a way to make a request?
Which phrase describes the temperature for brewing the coffee in one of the advanced orders?
Which phrase describes the temperature for brewing the coffee in one of the advanced orders?
What does the word 'craft' imply when ordering coffee?
What does the word 'craft' imply when ordering coffee?
What application of 'request' is illustrated in the last part of the content?
What application of 'request' is illustrated in the last part of the content?
What does 'optimum' mean in the context of coffee preparation?
What does 'optimum' mean in the context of coffee preparation?
Which of the following is an example of an advanced coffee order?
Which of the following is an example of an advanced coffee order?
What is the purpose of using 'would you be so kind as to' in a request?
What is the purpose of using 'would you be so kind as to' in a request?
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Study Notes
Coffee Ordering Levels
- Ordering a coffee can be done using simple phrases, like "Can I have a coffee please?"
- To improve politeness, use phrases like "Can I get a black coffee please?" or "May I please have a black coffee with a splash of milk".
- Using phrases such as "Could you kindly prepare a black coffee with a splash of milk and two sugars" adds formal politeness.
- Adding phrases like "Would it be possible for you to brew a medium-sized black coffee...?" is even more polite.
- Advanced requests can be made using "If it's not too much trouble, could you please craft a medium-sized black coffee enriched with a splash of organic milk...".
- The most exaggerated coffee order is "Would you be so kind as to commence the artisanal preparation of a medium-sized black coffee...".
- The most exaggerated coffee order contains terms such as "artisanal preparation", "single origin beans", "brewed precisely 89° C", "complemented with a splash of organic locally sourced milk", "modest degree with exactly two cubes of raw sugar", "adorned with a subtle yet discernable sprinkling of hand-ground cinnamon", and "presented in a ceramic mug featuring a handle ergonomically designed for a right-handed individual".
Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary
- "May" and "could" are more polite modal verbs than "can" for requests.
- The use of "kindly" softens requests and emphasizes politeness.
- Using "Would it be possible..." is a very polite way to form a question.
- "To brew" means to make a hot drink like coffee or tea.
- The verb "to craft" means to make objects in a skilled way, especially with your hands
- "To enrich" means to improve the quality of something by adding something else, while "optimum" means best possible.
- "To garnish" means to decorate food or drink with a small amount of food.
- "To commence" means to begin.
- "Artisanal" means prepared in a traditional way
- "To compliment" means to go well with something, or to make something better.
- "To adorn" means to add something decorative to a person or thing to make it more attractive.
- "Subtle" means not obvious or noticeable, while "discernable" means able to be recognized.
- "Ergonomically" means in a way that makes something (equipment or furniture) comfortable and effective for people who use it.
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