Help with C++

[saros3578]

I'm attempting practice problem #2 in Ch.5 from "Jumping Into C++" by Alex Allain. Can someone please shed some light on why my code isn't working properly?

#include <iostream>#include <string>


using namespace std;


int main ()
{
    string entree_selected;




        do
        {
            cout << "\nPlease select one of the following options as your meal for this evening:" << endl;
            cout << "- Prime Rib" << endl;
            cout << "- Lasagna" << endl;
            cout << "- Smoked Salmon" << endl;
            cout << "Enter your option: ";
            cin >> entree_selected;
        } while ( entree_selected != "Prime Rib" && entree_selected != "Lasagna" && entree_selected != "Smoked Salmon" );


        if ( entree_selected == "Prime Rib" )
        {
            cout << "\nThank you. Enjoy your meal." << endl;
        }
        else if ( entree_selected == "Lasagna" )
        {
            cout << "\nThank you. Enjoy your meal." << endl;
        }
        else if ( entree_selected == "Smoked Salmon" )
        {
            cout << "\nThank you. Enjoy your meal." << endl;
        }
}

[laserlight]

Recall that you would only read a "word" with cin >> entree_selected. Try std::getline instead.

[JayBari]

You might also consider assigning each options a letter or number and taking a charor int as an input.

Choose your dinner selection:
1: Prime Rib
2: Lasagna
3: Chicken Dinner

I would also make the cout statements that are a consequence of your 'if/else if' statements individual for testing purposes.

[saros3578]

Thanks so much for your help, guys. Problem solved!