Learn · Sentences Dining Etiquette
It’s acceptable to ask for a second helping, but only if there’s enough food for everyone.
B2Sentence
It’s acceptable to ask for a second helping, but only if there’s enough food for everyone.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
It's perfectly acceptable to ask for seconds, provided there's enough for everyone.
Describing Habits
At dinner parties, I usually wait and see if there's enough before asking for more.
Asking About Others
Is it alright to ask for a second serving at this event?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If there wasn't enough food, I wouldn't ask for a second helping.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Requesting a second serving is permissible, contingent upon sufficient food for all attendees.
Casual
It's cool to ask for more, as long as there's plenty to go around.
Simpler English
You can ask for more food if there's enough.
Phrases to learn
second helping
An additional serving of food.
enough for everyone
A sufficient quantity for all present.