I'm in the mood for Italian food tonight.
Vito's on Ocean Park has wonderful Italian food.
Yes. I like Vito's but there is another restaurant that is even better called Valentino's.
Would you like me to call Valentino's to make a reservation?
Yes. Please make it for Saturday, March 2, at 7:00 p.m. for a party of 8.
This coming Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m. for a party of 8.
That's correct. Would you also please ask for a booth or table in the back. My niece and her husband are coming home from their deployments so we will be celebrating.
That's wonderful news. I will request a table in the back.
Thank you. We don't want to disturb the other diners.
I checked with Valentino's. They have a table for 8 at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday. Will 7:30 p.m. work instead of 7:00 p.m.
Yes, that works. Can they accommodate us in the back?
They said that they cannot guarantee seating.
Would you please call them back and tell them the reason we're coming to dinner and ask if there are any other options.
Yes.
We may have to cancel Valentino's and go instead to Vito's.
I spoke with the host at Valentino's and they can accommodate you in a private room on Saturday night. It's a good will gesture and there is no additional charge.
That is wonderful news. Would you please confirm our reservation.
I have confirmed your reservation at Valentino's on Pico for Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in their private dining room. They would like a credit card to hold the reservation. They won't charge anything to it unless you decide to use it to pay for the meal.
Of course, that seems reasonable. Please give them my AMEX card.
You're all set at Valentino's. I will call them back on Friday to confirm the reservation and I've sent all the details to your Outlook/Gmail calendars.