Palestine

The smaller bag contains papers that need to stay beside me. The appointment entrance is narrow and has no chairs. I am not looking for a famous cafe—just a chair with the bags in sight.

My recipe uses a modest amount and I do not want food left over. The queue moves quickly, so I want a question the seller can answer in a few words. I have the quantity written on my phone in case saying it becomes confusing.

The shop is far enough away that a second visit would ruin my afternoon. The message says “soon” and the paper ticket appears to say Friday. The counter closes before I finish work on most weekdays.

I can show a translated word and wait for staff to confirm it. The restriction is specific; listing unrelated ingredients would create confusion. I want a clear yes or no before the seller starts serving it.

The message may be right and the map old, or the reverse. My phone battery is low enough that circling the block is a poor strategy. The app pin appears to sit in a car park rather than at the lockers.

One guest uses a walking stick. Because of that, squeezing between close tables is not ideal. We will all order; the concern is space rather than trying to sit for free. I can give the cafe an exact time and expected length of stay.