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Unit 4

Culinary arts

Owning a successful restaurant

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1) I felt relaxed by the café’s ambience: the soft lighting, the quiet music, and the comfortable chairs.

2) There are many expenses and running a restaurant. An owner needs to balance his or her desire to make money with the customers’ desire for good prices.

3) Delicious food and comfortable tables are two components of a good dining experience.

4) There was a big contrast between the two restaurants. One had great food; the other’s was awful.

5) Good food and a talented waitstaff both contribute to a pleasant dining experience.

6) The owner emphasized to the staff the importance of being on time, otherwise they’d be fired.

7) A restaurant must be well organized, but it takes more than that to guarantee success, good food, for example, is also necessary.

8) At first the shift seemed unfriendly, but the opposite was true. He was nice.

9) At the outset, the waiter seemed skilled. But as the meal continued, his inexperience became clear.

10) To be a successful restaurant owner. You must consider not only how you see things but the customer’s perspective as well.

. Is that great everyone.