To wonder what is wrong with people who don't really drink

Also, I would say it's pretty bad hosting if you have a guest over who has to boil their own drinking water. Surely they'd make SOME kind of provision for the fact humans might need to consume fluids after 4pm.

It’s a habit. If you are used to drinking a lot, your body processes it faster and you “need” to drink more. If you drink less, your body processes it more efficiently and you don’t feel desperate for a drink all the time. I’m the latter, but have a basic offering (tea, coffee, squash, fizzy water) plus tap water in the fridge.

But OP you anticipated the drinks issue at this house while only bringing one can of Diet Coke. So the suffering is on you. If I am going somewhere that I know will be lacking something I need, I take it with me. It’s the only sane way. Knowing and not preparing, then griping is utterly pointless.

You're entitled to think whatever you like.

Not sure which part of my post you think is weird.

Is it that I drink over the day but don't have water or a drink with a meal?

Is it that I prefer to drink boiled water? (Not always but sometimes.)

You don't have our water supply assume.

I can assure you it tastes/smells of chlorine and this is reduced after boiling.

Your life must be very empty to even think on this.

I'm my experience children carry water bottles and don't drink it.

Can't tell if OP is being literal, but if it is chemically treated, and the residents themselves don't drink it, then there is a chance it's not great.

There are plenty of places where you still have to buy in drinking water in bulk, so I can understand her not wanting to risk it.

I wonder about people who lose sleep over things like this don't they have real problems to lose sleep over?

If you're losing sleep over this (genuinely) I think it's you who needs help not the non-drinkers.

Losing sleep? Are you serious?

Not really sure where you're coming from on this.
Do you mean people you invite to your house?
Or when you go to other people's?
Or when you are out for a meal with other people?

There are lots of reasons why people might not drink with a meal.
Maybe they have a health/bladder issue and don't want to use a public loo - or your loo.

Who knows?

I often don't drink at home with my lunch or dinner, but I do drink plenty during the day.

I also prefer boiled water as without boiling our tap water smells and tastes of chlorine.

So boil up a load every day and let it go properly cold. If it's boiled it'll be clean.

I grew up in a family when parents wouldn't drink water. They'd have a cup of tea or coffee after a meal. On a hot day it would be squash (generally really quite strong too!) I always used to get headaches.

Now I drink all the time. There is no way I could stay somewhere that doesn't have drinks available (clean, safe tap water would be fine) - it would probably make me feel a bit panicky not being able to readily access it.

I need to drink with food as I often suddenly struggle to swallow. If I can't have a drink I'd rather not attempt eating just in case. I've been like this since I was a child but apparently nothing is ACTUALLY wrong with me according to the doctor. Maybe it's psychological I don't know. But either way I don't like to risk choking to death so I always need a drink to hand.
Sometimes I can get through an entire meal and not need the drink. Others it's most mouthfuls. Weirdly it also can happen with soup. It's very strange. I am inclined to agree that it's psychological but it doesn't stop it being any less scary when it happens.

Juice is so sugary, makes me cringe. You'd be better off with boiled water, your pancreas will thank you later.

A cup of hot water is what I drink all day everyday. Boil the water if you want a drink and that's what there is.

Who are these people you're staying with and is that the real reason you're so bothered by everything?

I've just done a therapy Waitrose shop for when I'm back. Wall to wall nice juices.

Crisis averted then ...

You are being ridiculous. If you are thirsty you would drink boiled water.

Why on earth did you have to sneak a can of Diet Coke in your handbag? If you like Diet Coke, surely nobody will object if you arrive with a whole multipack under your arm?

This spikes your insulin and coats your teeth with sugar every time you drink - fine with meals, not a great idea for most people between meals.

And I honestly would struggle to eat a meal without a drink on the side. I wouldn't enjoy it at all. Dh and I tend to have a pint glass of juice or squash with our dinner!

Yes. It is totally weird to me to not have any soft drinks at all in the house. I don't like fizzy drinks...but I like juices, smoothies, squash, cordials. I honestly cannot imagine having nothing to drink in the house except tap water.

What's grim about it?

I don't need to drink with food unless it is dry toast. I drink plenty of fluid throughout the day - mainly tea. I know I am well hydrated because my urine is pale yellow.

Surely boiled water is better than none?

My mum is like this.

No drinks with meals ever (except lots of alcohol with dinner).

Tea in thimble mugs.

I take my own mugs now.

Yes I have severe health issues and I often get thirsty. No I'm not normal in any meaning in the word.