Anonymous
05/08/2026 11:23
Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:It’s a mix of trying to be healthier and better for the environment, and convenience.
Water is good for you. much better than drinking soda and caffeinated beverages all day. It helps satiate you after a meal so you’ll eat less overall. Has zero calories or “fake calories” from diet drinks. I do not have a sweet tooth so I don’t crave sugary tasting drinks all day, I prefer bitter coffee or just water.
The disposable cups create too much waste and having a dedicated bottle with you is easier than cups since it doesn’t spill and you can take it with you when commuting. Plus having a larger bottle means less refills. I use cups around the house and we often mix them up between us, plus require refills more often.
Bottles are just better
I agree that I like a bottle. I refill my 40oz Stanley in the morning at work and don't need to refill it again. It also can't spill on my desk the way I spill coffee every once in a while. I don't walk around with it or bring it to meetings though.
When my kids and I stay at grandparent's houses, I bring a water bottle for each kid and that's the only thing they're allowed to drink from. Otherwise both grandmas go berserk over the amount of cups everywhere in their house. They don't let cups sit out so they keep putting them in the dishwasher and my 3 kids keep grabbing new ones.
Anonymous
05/08/2026 11:21
Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Everyone used to drink soda from vending machines. They were all over the schools and offices, remember?
I remember as an elementary student I was always thirsty because all I got to drink basically was that little carton of milk.
I remember as an elementary student I was always thirsty because all I got to drink basically was that little carton of milk.
Anonymous
05/08/2026 11:19
Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:I am a high school teacher (not in the DC timezone, before someone accuses me of DCUMing while at work), and it has gone too far at school. Every student has a large water bottle. At the beginning of every class I have one or more kids arriving and then asking if they can quickly leave to go fill up their water bottles at the water fountain, then pouting when told me because many teachers allow them to do it (we have a sink in the classroom of perfectly safe, clean, cool-but-not-cold-enough for them water). Then there are the kids who are late because "I had to stop to fill up my bottle." There are the regular requests for bathroom breaks when the student picks up their water bottle because are really going to fill it and when I tell them they can leave their
bottle at their desk if they are going to the bathroom they flounce and sit down because they didn't need to go to the bathroom: it was only to fill their bottle. Finally, there are the MANY, MANY kids who absently guzzle their entire bottle of water within the first minutes of class, then have to go to the bathroom 20 minutes later: I really blame the screen addiction and limited attention spans for this one, because the absent-minded, glaze-eyed chugging seems to be a stim-type motion I never, ever saw ten years ago.
Again, I have a sink in my classroom and the water is from the same source as the water fountain water down the hall, but no, they MUST have "ice cold" water.
Don't get me started on the ones who theatrically rip open flavoring packets to mix in their water with their handheld rechargable "vortex stirrers."
I know I sound crabby and unreasonable, but if you could see a video of all of this over a day, you would understand. Again, I really think a lot of this is related to decreasing ability to focus.
There was nothing wrong with getting a long drink between class periods, or even at the sink in my classroom (which I personally drink from all day).
I agree with everything you said. You should do what my youngest's daycare does- everyone either has to leave it in their backpack or has to put it in "water jail" at the front of the classroom. Which is just a basket where all water bottles are stored. They can grab theirs on the way out of your classroom before they go to the next.
Anonymous
05/08/2026 11:17
Subject: Re:Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:I am thinking that drinking H2O has become cool over the years - - it has definitely become a trend.
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The insufferable ones are those people who act like their generation invented the drinking of water.
Yeah, previous generations swam in it, boated on it, & extinguished fires with it. Who knew you could DRINK the stuff?
Anonymous
05/08/2026 11:10
Subject: Re:Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:People stopped smoking so I'm okay with replacing that oral fixation with water bottles. I work in an ES and we often run out of bottled water and we can't drink out of the water fountains (high lead content). What else should we do but bring in water in a water bottle?
Maybe that's the solution. Force these people to go outside to drink their water so we don't have to see it.
Do people drinking coffee or eating trigger this too?
Do you maybe have undiagnosed misophonia or something? It's just weird this would bug you to this degree.
I will agree to allow a single cup of coffee in the morning and in the afternoon. After that, you need to take your incessant chugging outdoors with the other barnyard animals.
I wish I knew where you worked so I could keep walking by you with my water bottle. And chug from it loudly.
Me too! Id walk up right to this moron and go "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" after a big gulp.
Anonymous
05/08/2026 10:58
Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
It’s a mix of trying to be healthier and better for the environment, and convenience.
Water is good for you. much better than drinking soda and caffeinated beverages all day. It helps satiate you after a meal so you’ll eat less overall. Has zero calories or “fake calories” from diet drinks. I do not have a sweet tooth so I don’t crave sugary tasting drinks all day, I prefer bitter coffee or just water.
The disposable cups create too much waste and having a dedicated bottle with you is easier than cups since it doesn’t spill and you can take it with you when commuting. Plus having a larger bottle means less refills. I use cups around the house and we often mix them up between us, plus require refills more often.
Bottles are just better
Water is good for you. much better than drinking soda and caffeinated beverages all day. It helps satiate you after a meal so you’ll eat less overall. Has zero calories or “fake calories” from diet drinks. I do not have a sweet tooth so I don’t crave sugary tasting drinks all day, I prefer bitter coffee or just water.
The disposable cups create too much waste and having a dedicated bottle with you is easier than cups since it doesn’t spill and you can take it with you when commuting. Plus having a larger bottle means less refills. I use cups around the house and we often mix them up between us, plus require refills more often.
Bottles are just better
Anonymous
05/08/2026 10:48
Subject: Re:Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:People stopped smoking so I'm okay with replacing that oral fixation with water bottles. I work in an ES and we often run out of bottled water and we can't drink out of the water fountains (high lead content). What else should we do but bring in water in a water bottle?
Maybe that's the solution. Force these people to go outside to drink their water so we don't have to see it.
Do people drinking coffee or eating trigger this too?
Do you maybe have undiagnosed misophonia or something? It's just weird this would bug you to this degree.
I will agree to allow a single cup of coffee in the morning and in the afternoon. After that, you need to take your incessant chugging outdoors with the other barnyard animals.
I wish I knew where you worked so I could keep walking by you with my water bottle. And chug from it loudly.
Anonymous
05/08/2026 10:44
Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I cannot believe there are 8 pages of people caring about this.
I can't believe there are people who are upset that others drink water and brag that they don't. Um, congrats, I guess?
Agreed. And I find it hilarious that there are people who don't know how to clean a water bottle properly and assume no one else can either.
OP and this thread are ridiculous.
Anonymous
05/08/2026 10:40
Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:I am a high school teacher (not in the DC timezone, before someone accuses me of DCUMing while at work), and it has gone too far at school. Every student has a large water bottle. At the beginning of every class I have one or more kids arriving and then asking if they can quickly leave to go fill up their water bottles at the water fountain, then pouting when told me because many teachers allow them to do it (we have a sink in the classroom of perfectly safe, clean, cool-but-not-cold-enough for them water). Then there are the kids who are late because "I had to stop to fill up my bottle." There are the regular requests for bathroom breaks when the student picks up their water bottle because are really going to fill it and when I tell them they can leave their
bottle at their desk if they are going to the bathroom they flounce and sit down because they didn't need to go to the bathroom: it was only to fill their bottle. Finally, there are the MANY, MANY kids who absently guzzle their entire bottle of water within the first minutes of class, then have to go to the bathroom 20 minutes later: I really blame the screen addiction and limited attention spans for this one, because the absent-minded, glaze-eyed chugging seems to be a stim-type motion I never, ever saw ten years ago.
Again, I have a sink in my classroom and the water is from the same source as the water fountain water down the hall, but no, they MUST have "ice cold" water.
Don't get me started on the ones who theatrically rip open flavoring packets to mix in their water with their handheld rechargable "vortex stirrers."
I know I sound crabby and unreasonable, but if you could see a video of all of this over a day, you would understand. Again, I really think a lot of this is related to decreasing ability to focus.
There was nothing wrong with getting a long drink between class periods, or even at the sink in my classroom (which I personally drink from all day).
My kids are at an FCPS public HS, and they don't have "cold" water refill stations. They have nasty warm water fountains and the water tastes foul. So they bring filtered water from home... Its luxurious that your school provides cold filtered drinking water.
Anonymous
05/08/2026 10:38
Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Metal water bottles are banned from most serious sports game venues and also during any standardized testing.
They fall, roll, and make too much noise.
They fall, roll, and make too much noise.
Anonymous
05/08/2026 09:51
Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:I get thirsty easily, especially in the summer. I just have a metal insulated 16 ounce water bottle. I love having icy cold water when it’s hot out. But I definitely do not carry it everywhere.
Same. I also sweat a lot, so prone to dehydration if I'm not careful.
Anonymous
05/08/2026 08:54
Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Drink all you want, but I laugh at the water bottle as a fashion accessory. So basic!
Anonymous
05/08/2026 08:30
Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
I am a high school teacher (not in the DC timezone, before someone accuses me of DCUMing while at work), and it has gone too far at school. Every student has a large water bottle. At the beginning of every class I have one or more kids arriving and then asking if they can quickly leave to go fill up their water bottles at the water fountain, then pouting when told me because many teachers allow them to do it (we have a sink in the classroom of perfectly safe, clean, cool-but-not-cold-enough for them water). Then there are the kids who are late because "I had to stop to fill up my bottle." There are the regular requests for bathroom breaks when the student picks up their water bottle because are really going to fill it and when I tell them they can leave their
bottle at their desk if they are going to the bathroom they flounce and sit down because they didn't need to go to the bathroom: it was only to fill their bottle. Finally, there are the MANY, MANY kids who absently guzzle their entire bottle of water within the first minutes of class, then have to go to the bathroom 20 minutes later: I really blame the screen addiction and limited attention spans for this one, because the absent-minded, glaze-eyed chugging seems to be a stim-type motion I never, ever saw ten years ago.
Again, I have a sink in my classroom and the water is from the same source as the water fountain water down the hall, but no, they MUST have "ice cold" water.
Don't get me started on the ones who theatrically rip open flavoring packets to mix in their water with their handheld rechargable "vortex stirrers."
I know I sound crabby and unreasonable, but if you could see a video of all of this over a day, you would understand. Again, I really think a lot of this is related to decreasing ability to focus.
There was nothing wrong with getting a long drink between class periods, or even at the sink in my classroom (which I personally drink from all day).
bottle at their desk if they are going to the bathroom they flounce and sit down because they didn't need to go to the bathroom: it was only to fill their bottle. Finally, there are the MANY, MANY kids who absently guzzle their entire bottle of water within the first minutes of class, then have to go to the bathroom 20 minutes later: I really blame the screen addiction and limited attention spans for this one, because the absent-minded, glaze-eyed chugging seems to be a stim-type motion I never, ever saw ten years ago.
Again, I have a sink in my classroom and the water is from the same source as the water fountain water down the hall, but no, they MUST have "ice cold" water.
Don't get me started on the ones who theatrically rip open flavoring packets to mix in their water with their handheld rechargable "vortex stirrers."
I know I sound crabby and unreasonable, but if you could see a video of all of this over a day, you would understand. Again, I really think a lot of this is related to decreasing ability to focus.
There was nothing wrong with getting a long drink between class periods, or even at the sink in my classroom (which I personally drink from all day).
Anonymous
05/08/2026 08:13
Subject: Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:When I am in trainings or meetings at work, I'm almost always the only one without one, lol. I'm older than most of the people I work with, I'm Gen X and they are mostly Millenial and Gen Z, and I do wonder if that has anything to do with it.
This is OP (millennial) and I notice almost all Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z carry these bottles around. Boomers never seem to. Anecdotally, my boomer relatives drink water sparingly - with meals, maybe a glass here and there, but not sucking down water like they just walked a hundred miles across the Sahara.
Every yuppy is on a cocktail of allergy meds, SSRIs and Adderall, so they have chronic mouth dryness.
Yuppy?!?! That's what my Boomer parents called themselves in the early 80s. No millennial would call themselves a yuppy.
Anonymous
05/08/2026 08:09
Subject: Re:Water-drinking culture is out of control
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:People stopped smoking so I'm okay with replacing that oral fixation with water bottles. I work in an ES and we often run out of bottled water and we can't drink out of the water fountains (high lead content). What else should we do but bring in water in a water bottle?
Maybe that's the solution. Force these people to go outside to drink their water so we don't have to see it.
Do people drinking coffee or eating trigger this too?
Do you maybe have undiagnosed misophonia or something? It's just weird this would bug you to this degree.
+1. PP needs to look inward to solve her problems.