When you’re in Russia and want to order food or drinks, being polite is really important. Saying "please" and "thank you" can make a big difference! Here’s a simple guide to help you remember these words and some easy food and drink names.

Basic Expressions

1. Please: "Пожалуйста" (Say it like: pah-zhal-oo-sta)
2. Thank you: "Спасибо" (Say it like: spa-see-ba)

Basic Food and Drink Words

Knowing a few important words can help you talk with others:

• Water: вода (Say it like: vaw-da)
• Bread: хлеб (Say it like: khlyeb)
• Coffee: кофе (Say it like: koh-feh)
• Tea: чай (Say it like: chai)
• Juice: сок (Say it like: sok)

How to Use These Words in Sentences

When you want to ask for something, start with "Пожалуйста" to be nice:

• "Можно мне воды, пожалуйста?" (Can I have some water, please?)
• "Пожалуйста, дайте мне кофе." (Please, give me coffee.)

After you receive your food or drinks, it’s kind to say thank you:

• "Спасибо за хлеб." (Thank you for the bread.)
• "Спасибо за чай." (Thank you for the tea.)

Using "пожалуйста" and "спасибо" shows that you are respectful and polite while enjoying food and drinks in places where Russian is spoken!