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Old November 25, 2018, 12:20 AM
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"Don't Take My Food"

I was in a restaurant in Mexico and some of my food was still on the table, but I wanted to wash my hands before I left. The waitress was cleaning off tables, so I wanted to tell her not to take my food because I was coming right back. I was unsure of what verb to use, so I said nothing. Now that I have time to think about it, I want to know what to say the next time.

Which is the best way to say: “Please don’t take my food because I’m coming right back”?

Por favor, no se lleve mi comida porque vuelvo enseguida/ya vuelvo.

Por favor, no me quite la comida de la mesa porque vuelvo enseguida/ya vuelvo.

Por favor, no saque mi comida de la mesa porque vuelvo enseguida/ya vuelvo.


Do all these verbs above convey the same message?

Is one verb better to use than the other? And, of course, I want to be sure to use a verb that conveys politeness.

Any and all input is appreciated.
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