AEE: Would You Want to Split Something? How to Ask to Share at a Restaurant

In this All Ears English podcast episode, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to ask someone to split a meal at a restaurant in English. They emphasize that splitting meals is more appropriate for close friends or partners and less so for business colleagues or new acquaintances, except perhaps for appetizers. They explore different phrases to suggest splitting a meal, like "Would you want to split something?" or "Do you want to split a [dish] and a [dish]?" and also cover how to respond if you're not interested in sharing. The hosts highlight the cultural and connection aspects of sharing food, including navigating different food preferences and potential awkwardness when someone declines to split a meal. A role play is included to demonstrate how to suggest splitting a meal.