Empty Pockets, Full Plate
Your $245 wagyu dinner at Maison Noir just became a nightmare when you discover your wallet's missing. The restaurant's infamous manager, known for his zero-tolerance policy on dine-and-dash attempts, has personally come to 'resolve' the situation. Your phone's dead, your friends aren't answering texts, and the exit is blocked.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
A corporate professional dining alone
Conversation Partner
Marcel Dumont, Restaurant General Manager
Setting
Corner table near emergency exit, dimly lit with hanging pendant lights, half-empty wine glass, empty plate
Location
Maison Noir, an upscale French restaurant in the financial district
Learning Objectives
Convince the manager to let you contact someone who can help
Prove your identity and legitimacy without physical ID
Negotiate a solution that avoids police involvement
About This Scenario
Your $245 wagyu dinner at Maison Noir just became a nightmare when you discover your wallet's missing. The restaurant's infamous manager, known for his zero-tolerance policy on dine-and-dash attempts, has personally come to 'resolve' the situation. Your phone's dead, your friends aren't answering texts, and the exit is blocked.
How It Starts
“Monsieur/Madame, our staff noticed you searching your pockets rather... anxiously. A missing wallet, perhaps? *stands between you and the exit* Let's discuss how we're going to handle tonight's $245 bill.”
This is how Marcel Dumont, Restaurant General Manager's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#252
Category
General
Location Tag
Maison Noir, an upscale French restaurant in the financial district
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