oh, uhhhh.
You stare down at the menu in front of you as it was mentioned, almost as a reflex. For a moment you contemplate to offer reading it out to her, but stop yourself as soon as the words started to march off your tongue. If she wanted it, she would ask, you reminded yourself as you heaved a sigh and studied the menu yourself.
the special sounds good! heh.

Hmm.
You listen to the waitress read the specials, but for once, nothing seems terribly appealing. After a moment’s hesitation, you reach out to tap John on the shoulder.
Do you think you’d mind reading me some of the choices from off the menu?