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To think that if you go out …

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6079SmithW · 23/10/2026 20:15

for a meal then you should be prepared to also pay for a beverage (and not just order tap water)?

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ToKittyornottoKitty · 23/10/2026 20:29

But what if you like water with your food? YABU

GardenCovent · 23/10/2026 20:28

I’ve been out for a few meals recently and since I’ve given up drinking fizzy juice i order water. I’ve never thought this was wrong

Thisusernameisalwaysavailable · 23/10/2026 20:24

I can't drink alcohol, sugar r, caffeine or rtificial sweetener

I drink a lot of water 😂

Catza · 23/10/2026 20:23

My boyfriend doesn't drink anything but tap water. And it has to be plain as shit with not a hint of lemon or ice. Drives me nuts too but what is he supposed to do?
And why does it matter to you specifically? It's a bit like saying that you should only go out if you are having a three course meal. None of this just a main and a desert business!

ZanyMaker · 23/10/2026 20:18

Eh? Some people like water. Perhaps they don’t drink alcohol and don’t want fizzy soda.

Can you please add a bit more context as to what has led you to write this post?

wifty · 23/10/2026 20:17

Definitely need a bit more context here lol

The price of food out now is extortionate - I would also say it depends if I’m going to a chain or an independent place.

I’d be more inclined to get a drink at an independent place - I’m sure Pizza Express won’t go under if I don’t get one 😂

If you’re talking about splitting the bill, I would not expect to pay for a drink if I got water and everyone else had a drink.

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