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> If you’re an American eating at a restaurant in Europe and you order a glass of water, you may be surprised — and disappointed — to receive a glass of lukewar
by wodenokoto 4y ago
> If you’re an American eating at a restaurant in Europe and you order a glass of water, you may be surprised — and disappointed — to receive a glass of lukewarm water, or, even worse, a room temperature bottle of water.
As a European I would be surprised and disappointed to receive a glass of lukewarm water or a room temperature bottle.
The only time I can forgive it is if I’m at a cafe with a self serve water station. But that is only because water usually cost money, and when an establishment is kind enough to offer it for free, then beggars can’t be choosers.
- cl0ckt0wer 4y agoYou pay for water?
- avyeed_desa 4y agoYes. Most European restaurants charge for water. Sometimes even for tap water.
- wodenokoto 4y agoEurope is a big place with very different restaurant cultures, but Paying for water is very common. Even places were water is “free”, you might be charged for the service of having a glass of water. Water prices at restaurants can be surprisingly opaque. Like, you might get a glass of water free with a glass of wine, but not a glass of beer. And what about if you want a second glass of water with your glass of wine? Is that included in the wine price or is it full service charge? It’s been a while since I’ve traveled Europe, but I’m pretty sure there are countries where water is always included.