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> Who goes into a restaurant, does not order anything, and asks for free ice water? Never done that nor heard of anyone ever doing that. I've always ordered f
by mrep 7y ago
> Who goes into a restaurant, does not order anything, and asks for free ice water?
Never done that nor heard of anyone ever doing that. I've always ordered food/drinks and tipped at restaurants where I've gotten free water which is everywhere. The no pay example I cited is Starbucks which is an order and pick up coffee shop. I actually pulled out my wallet ready to pay for the cup of water but they were nice enough to give it to me for free which is probably a good idea in hindsight considering mint says I've spent $1200 there over the past 4 years and I appreciated that.
- scrollaway 7y agoStarbucks is the only restaurant I've seen here in Belgium that will systematically give you tap water on request, no questions asked. They usually throw in some ice for you as well. I'm guessing they train their employees on that, because it's actually very non-standard behaviour over here. Just the fact they do that makes me want to go there more often.
- Scoundreller 7y agoIt’s not really charity, it’s a part of their business model. Same for bathrooms. And Starbucks stock has never been higher.
- StavrosK 7y agoI've never tried to go into a restaurant (or anywhere) and just ask for a glass of water, but I can't imagine anyone refusing one, even if you don't order anything. It's just basic courtesy. Is that not what happens in other countries?