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I'm Belgian so I'm aware we don't really drink tap water. However, to say that tap water tastes exactly the same as bottled water is also a bit ridiculous in my

I'm Belgian so I'm aware we don't really drink tap water. However, to say that tap water tastes exactly the same as bottled water is also a bit ridiculous in my mind. At the end of the day I guess it comes down to preference. Perhaps a silly question, but why do you go for tap water? Just because of the waste issue? And a second question, why would tap water have to be free and would you pay for it? PS: Cool business! Are you in Belgium?

scrollaway 7y ago
> why do you go for tap water? It's wasteful not to. I wouldn't say it tastes the same, but even though the water where I live is very chalky, I'm personally fine with it. > why would tap water have to be free Because it's virtually free to the restaurant. Having it free also promotes the healthy habit of drinking water instead of other drinks: When thirsty, if tap water is not an option, many people will choose soda over water… if you're paying for it anyway. > would you pay for it? If it's water I want, I'd rather pay for tap water than pay for bottled water, simply on the ethics of it. But I would find it absurd and disgraceful to charge for tap water. Remember, this is a custom that is standard in many countries. > Are you in Belgium? Brussels. Sablon to be specific :)
throw0101a 7y ago
> Perhaps a silly question, but why do you go for tap water? 60% of the human body is made up of water (some parts more, some less): * https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/water-you-water-and-human-body https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/scie... Now there are certainly other beverages available, but at a restaurant the options are usually alcoholic or sugary. And if you're not into alcoholic drinks (lifestyle, health, or you are driving), and do not want to ruin your health with sugary drinks (pop/soda), what are the alternatives if you want something with your meal? Yes, you can pay several dollars/euros for bottled water, but given that it is H2O, I'm not sure what value you're getting. Bubbles? At some Asian restaurants they give you complementary (green) tea, which I like, but I still often ask for a glass of water. After my meal I'm fine with getting a tea or coffee, but my friends and I usually do that at another place and not at the restaurant. (I'm also not much of a beer or wine person, so if I order a vodka or whisky with my meal I get strange looks.)

scrollaway 7y ago

> why do you go for tap water? It's wasteful not to. I wouldn't say it tastes the same, but even though the water where I live is very chalky, I'm personally fine with it. > why would tap water have to be free Because it's virtually free to the restaurant. Having it free also promotes the healthy habit of drinking water instead of other drinks: When thirsty, if tap water is not an option, many people will choose soda over water… if you're paying for it anyway. > would you pay for it? If it's water I want, I'd rather pay for tap water than pay for bottled water, simply on the ethics of it. But I would find it absurd and disgraceful to charge for tap water. Remember, this is a custom that is standard in many countries. > Are you in Belgium? Brussels. Sablon to be specific :)

throw0101a 7y ago

> Perhaps a silly question, but why do you go for tap water? 60% of the human body is made up of water (some parts more, some less): * https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/water-you-water-and-human-body https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/scie... Now there are certainly other beverages available, but at a restaurant the options are usually alcoholic or sugary. And if you're not into alcoholic drinks (lifestyle, health, or you are driving), and do not want to ruin your health with sugary drinks (pop/soda), what are the alternatives if you want something with your meal? Yes, you can pay several dollars/euros for bottled water, but given that it is H2O, I'm not sure what value you're getting. Bubbles? At some Asian restaurants they give you complementary (green) tea, which I like, but I still often ask for a glass of water. After my meal I'm fine with getting a tea or coffee, but my friends and I usually do that at another place and not at the restaurant. (I'm also not much of a beer or wine person, so if I order a vodka or whisky with my meal I get strange looks.)