Words (Core Vocabulary)
- bill / check (US term also understood) / receipt
- separate checks / split the bill / split evenly / split by item
- tip / gratuity / service charge / automatic gratuity (large groups)
- POS terminal / payment machine / contactless / tap to pay
- debit / credit / pre-authorization
- round up / round down
- refund / void / adjustment
Phrases (At the table, at the terminal)
Before paying
- Could we get the bill, please? Separate checks if possible.
- Can we split by item, or just split evenly?
At the terminal
- We’ll pay by card—can we tap?
- Could you add a tip and then split the remainder?
- Could you print itemized receipts, please?
Afterward
- Could you correct this—we were charged twice for the appetizer.
- Can I get a revised receipt with the tip included?
Contextual Examples (Natural, everyday)
- Group: Could we split the bill evenly five ways? Separate receipts would help.
- Terminal: I’ll tap to pay and add the tip on the machine.
- Fix: It looks like a duplicate charge—could you void one, please?
Collocations & Phrases (bold the key words)
Splitting & records
- ask for separate checks
- split the bill evenly
- split by item
- print an itemized receipt
Tipping & totals
- add a tip
- select a percentage
- round up
- apply a service charge
Payment methods
- tap to pay
- insert a card
- use debit/credit
- issue a refund/void
Canadian Cultural Context (How to sound natural & polite)
- Tipping is common at 15–20% for table service; more for exceptional service, less if counter-only.
- Some venues add automatic gratuity for large groups—it’s usually marked on the bill.
- Contactless (tap) is widely used; debit is popular for everyday payments.
Extra Mini-Patterns (plug-and-play)
- Separate checks: “Could we get separate checks and split the appetizer by item?”
- Terminal talk: “I’ll tap to pay—please print the itemized receipt.”
- Dispute: “Could you void the duplicate charge and reprint the receipt?”