Asking for tap water in a restaurant
Neutral Polite
What it really means
You can ask for free tap water in any UK cafe, pub or restaurant, and licensed places must provide it. Just say "could we get some tap water, please?" so staff don't bring pricey bottled water. It's completely normal and not seen as stingy.
Chinese explanation
在英国任何咖啡馆、酒吧或餐厅都可以要免费的自来水，持酒牌的场所依法必须提供。说一句"could we get some tap water, please?"（请给我们来点自来水好吗），免得服务员上收费的瓶装水。这很正常，不会被当作小气。
Example conversation
A: Still or sparkling?
B: Just tap water is fine for us, thank you.
A：要无气还是有气的水？
B：给我们自来水就好，谢谢。
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