陽子（ようこ）
Celebrating a finished project
You and Yoko are coworkers who've become friends. The project you've both been buried in just wrapped up, and you're celebrating at an izakaya.
お疲れ！
Otsukare!
Nice work!
Casual greeting between coworkers when you meet up after work or raise the first glass.
とりあえず生で
Toriaezu nama de
A draft beer to start.
The standard first order at an izakaya, before deciding on food.
乾杯！
Kanpai!
Cheers!
Say it as glasses clink; wait until everyone has a drink.
すみません、注文いいですか
Sumimasen, chūmon ii desu ka
Excuse me, can we order?
To the server — stay polite with staff even when chatting casually with friends.
いただきます
Itadakimasu
Let's eat.
Said just before the first bite when the food arrives.