Restaurant reservations: Number of guests

💬 Use 'Guten Tag' until early evening, switch to 'Guten Abend' later.

🇩🇪 Germans appreciate formal greetings, especially in businesses like restaurants.

💬 A polite way to express what you want. Avoid blunt 'Ich will' which can sound demanding.

🇩🇪 Politeness is valued, especially in service settings.

💬 Notice the accusative case here; 'Tisch' becomes 'einen Tisch'.

💬 German verbs often go to the end of the sentence.

🇩🇪 Reservations are common and often necessary in popular spots.

🇩🇪 Booking for others? Mention it to ensure they have enough seating.

💬 Use 'wie viele' for countable nouns.

🇩🇪 Knowing the exact number helps restaurants plan the seating.

🇩🇪 Expected question from staff; be ready with your number.