two slices of pizza? two pieces of pizza?

Question

okay I was ordering two slices of combo pizza at costco.

I've lived in america for 1 year now..

and I don't speak English fluently so I need you guys' help.

okay

Me : Can I get two slices of Combo pizza?
Cashier : Okay, two pieces of combo ? is that it?


#1-------------------------------------------
my question is this : what's the difference between "slices" and "pieces" in those sentences??

did I say anything wrong?? why did he rephrase the word to pieces???



#2------------------------------------
and my second question =/

what do you say
when cashier asks you "Is that it?"

Thanks in advance =)

(and if there are any grammar mistakes, please correct them =) I would be very glad =)

Answer 1

#1. Some people say slices and some people say pieces. Its the same thing. I personally say pieces.

#2. The cashier is just making sure that that is all you want. If you just want two slices/pieces, then you say yes.

Cashier: Is that it?
You: Yes

or

Cashier: Is that it?
You: Can I have a Coke too please? (or what ever else you might want)


Your english is very good by the way

Answer 2

Well, he might've just repeated it to make sure he heard right and not end up giving you the wrong thing. He asked Is that it, because usually people order something to drink as well, and because naturally he wants you to order more stuff so he make more money. And about slices and pieces, I think some people just talk differently and are used to saying pieces of pizza rather than slices or vice versa.
By the way I think your grammar and spelling is even better than some Americans'.

Answer 3

It is the same thing. He wasn't correcting you. He just says "pieces" instead of "slices". When the cashier asks "Is that it", he just wants to know if you would like to order anything else, or will that be all. If you don't want anything else, say, "Yes".

Answer 4

in some parts of the US it's pieces of pizza, and in some it's slices - so saying either would be okay. As for "is that it?" that means would you like anything else, or is that all you wanted. Usually just respond by saying "yes, thanks".

Hope this helps :)

Answer 5

#1: Slices is technically more correct; however, pieces means the same thing here. Slices ARE pieces of the whole pizza.
I sure love that Cosco combo. I buy it all the time.
#2: Just say yes, if you mean it. "Is that your total and complete purchase?". Yes.
I'd say you are doing very well.

Answer 6

There is no difference between slices and pieces. It's kind of like people who say "pop" or "soda". They're both the same thing, just different words. When he asks "Is that it?", he merely checking if your order is done.

Answer 7

The cashier meant the same thing by saying pieces. You did not say anything wrong. When the cashier asked if that was it, he/she wanted to know if you wanted to order anything else. You would eaither say, "Yes" or tell them what else you would like to order.

Answer 8

when it comes to pizza, pieces = slices (it depends from what part of the country you're from). When the cashier asks "is that it?" if you don't want anything else, say "yes, thank-you." If you want a soda, for instance, you can say, "I would also like a soda please."

Answer 9

say can I have the combo with two slices of pizza,

slices or the same thing as piece

when they say is that it say " yes" unless you have more food to order.

Answer 10

i say slices. i think its just a region thing, certain places have different words for the same thing. for example....carbonated beverages like Pepsi, where i live New Jersey, is soda, down in North Carolina its pop..

when the cashier says "is that it" i usually say yes, or that's it.