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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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Ishehe · 24/10/2026 23:48

To be honest If I’m not drinking wine I would love to just order tap water. I don’t want a sweet fizzy drink but I always feel like I have to get something?! I sometimes get a cup of tea but yeah I have a feeling I should order a drink

LoveItaly · Yesterday 09:34

PollyBell · 24/10/2026 12:54

But why can't you understand some people only drink water?

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Of course I can understand that, so think that restaurants should start charging for tap water (which in my experience they never do) if that’s all people want to drink. Otherwise the price of food/drinks has to go up to cover costs.

OrangeBlouse · Yesterday 12:07

LoveItaly · Yesterday 09:34

Of course I can understand that, so think that restaurants should start charging for tap water (which in my experience they never do) if that’s all people want to drink. Otherwise the price of food/drinks has to go up to cover costs.

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They CAN’T charge for tap water.

Takoneko · Yesterday 12:10

OrangeBlouse · Yesterday 12:07

They CAN’T charge for tap water.

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They can charge a fee for the service and glass. I’ve never been to a restaurant that does.

OrangeBlouse · Yesterday 12:11

They would be incredibly stupid to do so.

Takoneko · Yesterday 12:20

I agree that as things stand it doesn’t make any sense for them to charge. It wouldn’t be worth the bad publicity.

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