Given the choice, would you rather cook for others or have someone cook for you?

A natural way to answer

It depends on my mood, but on balance I'd rather cook. There's a real satisfaction in feeding people and seeing them enjoy it. That said, being cooked for now and then is a genuine treat, especially when you're worn out.

Key phrases to use

• twiddle your thumbs — to sit doing nothing while waiting“I hate twiddling my thumbs while others work.”
• turn something down — to refuse or decline an offer“I'd never turn down a free meal.”