Places that don’t give you free water

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Water isn’t free? The business pays a water bill just like you do.

That’s like arguing that they’ll charge you for hot sauce or ketchup.

They charge for ketchup in Germany.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Water isn’t free? The business pays a water bill just like you do.

That’s like arguing that they’ll charge you for hot sauce or ketchup.

They charge for ketchup in Germany.

What about Denmark? If Denmark does, then it is ok with me. Something to do with their sewage system.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Water isn’t free? The business pays a water bill just like you do.

That’s like arguing that they’ll charge you for hot sauce or ketchup.

They charge for ketchup in Germany.

And? That doesnt make it okay.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Water isn’t free? The business pays a water bill just like you do.

That’s like arguing that they’ll charge you for hot sauce or ketchup.

They charge for ketchup in Germany.

What about Denmark? If Denmark does, then it is ok with me. Something to do with their sewage system.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Someone must’ve seen the post on DCUM and written Sietsema.

What did Sietsema say?

And who cares what Denmark does? That’s irrelevant to our area. In the DMV it’s customary to provide free water. If they wanted to charge $.10 for the cup, whatever that’s their business choice but they still shouldn’t deny tapwater.

Sietsema was surprised that an establishment would make a fuss about giving tap water to a paying customer.

OP here, He calls the practice ‘ridiculous’. Another commentator seems to think it is not legal to refuse water (source not provided, so not sure if it is true)

OP I write this from experience and I hope with kindness. I'm not sure how old you are, but please 🙏 get a health check up. Sometimes not letting things go or being angry for a long time about something that in the big picture is a small matter means they're something else going on with you. Could be dementia, (peri)menopause, or in my case a brain tumor. 🧠 just a suggestionn not a directive but maybe your body is telling you something

You seem a tad unwell yourself. Maybe take your own advice.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone must’ve seen the post on DCUM and written Sietsema.

What did Sietsema say?

And who cares what Denmark does? That’s irrelevant to our area. In the DMV it’s customary to provide free water. If they wanted to charge $.10 for the cup, whatever that’s their business choice but they still shouldn’t deny tapwater.

Sietsema was surprised that an establishment would make a fuss about giving tap water to a paying customer.

OP here, He calls the practice ‘ridiculous’. Another commentator seems to think it is not legal to refuse water (source not provided, so not sure if it is true)

OP I write this from experience and I hope with kindness. I'm not sure how old you are, but please 🙏 get a health check up. Sometimes not letting things go or being angry for a long time about something that in the big picture is a small matter means they're something else going on with you. Could be dementia, (peri)menopause, or in my case a brain tumor. 🧠 just a suggestionn not a directive but maybe your body is telling you something

You seem a tad unwell yourself. Maybe take your own advice.

Um ok? Thanks I guess. I mean I'm a brain tumor survivor so there's that but so far so good!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Did they have a bathroom on-site. There's a code requirement to have a water fountain by the bathroom in most jurisdctions.

They did and no water fountain. This is in Vienna, Fairfax County.

I can not think of ever seeing a water fountain in a restaurant.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is it Caffe Amouri? They seem a little full of themselves there.

HA! This is what I was going to ask.

OP here: Not Cafe Amouri, this is Simply Social (it’s in the shopping center by Cunningham Elementary).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Someone must’ve seen the post on DCUM and written Sietsema.

What did Sietsema say?

And who cares what Denmark does? That’s irrelevant to our area. In the DMV it’s customary to provide free water. If they wanted to charge $.10 for the cup, whatever that’s their business choice but they still shouldn’t deny tapwater.

Sietsema was surprised that an establishment would make a fuss about giving tap water to a paying customer.

OP here, He calls the practice ‘ridiculous’. Another commentator seems to think it is not legal to refuse water (source not provided, so not sure if it is true)

OP I write this from experience and I hope with kindness. I'm not sure how old you are, but please 🙏 get a health check up. Sometimes not letting things go or being angry for a long time about something that in the big picture is a small matter means they're something else going on with you. Could be dementia, (peri)menopause, or in my case a brain tumor. 🧠 just a suggestionn not a directive but maybe your body is telling you something

You seem a tad unwell yourself. Maybe take your own advice.

I am sorry you are unwell and I will assume that your advice although well-meant is coming from the same place. With your health history, I would avoid spending time on DCUM so you don’t exacerbate your condition. Wishing you health and hydration.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Water isn’t free? The business pays a water bill just like you do.

That’s like arguing that they’ll charge you for hot sauce or ketchup.

They charge for ketchup in Germany.

No, not every place charges for ketchup. Some do, some don't. Just like some places here charge for sauce or whatever. But it's not across-the-board.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Water isn’t free? The business pays a water bill just like you do.

That’s like arguing that they’ll charge you for hot sauce or ketchup.

They charge for ketchup in Germany.

What about Denmark? If Denmark does, then it is ok with me. Something to do with their sewage system.

Dumb as F! Trumpy!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did they have a bathroom on-site. There's a code requirement to have a water fountain by the bathroom in most jurisdctions.

They did and no water fountain. This is in Vienna, Fairfax County.

I can not think of ever seeing a water fountain in a restaurant.

Probably because they serve tap water? There are exemptions laid out in the code.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Europe.

Is their tap water potable and safe? That is usually the reason other countries don’t offer free water.

All of Europe has safe potable water. No.

Get a passport. And don't come back with your BS about how much you travel, either.

Romania and Hungary are EU countries where tap water may not always be safe to drink:
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/countries-europe-you-can-drink-23947449

But generally it's safe to drink tap water in the EU. Just like it's safe to drink in the US as well.

Tap water may or may not be safe to drink in large parts of the US--much of it doesnt meet EU standards. Flint's water doesnt meet anyones.

[Anonymous]

This is hilarious. I just checked their Google reviews and I smell bs. They’re blaming the lack of free water because of supply issues. Trust me, there are plenty of cups available at giant, Safeway, Costco and the restaurant Depot.

[Anonymous]

In a few more years, lots of places will operate this way to cut down on waste and expense. The waste aspect will likely be gov mandated, especially in a place like the Town of Vienna. I’d get used to it. They state they will happily fill your refillable bottle with filtered water. If you don’t like it, go to Starbucks. Plenty of others will happily go there for breakfast burritos and better (but not great) coffee