Hello.
This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English.
I'm Neil.
And I'm Sam.
Have you ever been to an all-you-can-eat buffet, Sam?
You know –
a meal in a restaurant where you can eat as much food as you like.
Yes, I went to an Indian buffet once.
I didn't eat all day before the meal,
but I only managed to finish three or four plates … well, maybe five!
It sounds like your eyes were bigger than your belly, or stomach –
a phrase describing someone who has taken more food than they can eat.
In this programme we'll be discussing buffets –
a feast of many different food dishes
where diners are allowed to eat as much as they want –
or as much as their stomachs will allow.
And, of course, we'll be learning some new vocabulary as well.
The popularity of buffets is booming,
especially in Middle Eastern and Asian countries
where the variety of foods means there's something for everyone.