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Bebop Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Can I get two cups of water please? VS Can I Get two waters please?

Which one is better when you're on the plane asking for water:

Can I get two cups of water please?

VS

Can I Get two waters please?

Are both OK
  

Top answer

I prefer #1, but 'glasses' is better than 'cups'. Do you mean 'I' or 'we'?

— Clive

  • I prefer #1, but 'glasses' is better than 'cups'.
  • Do you mean 'I' or 'we'?
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I prefer #1, but 'glasses' is better than 'cups'.

Do you mean 'I' or 'we'?
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You need to pay attention to intonation if you go with get.

Can I get... could mean "is there anything I can do to get (achieve)" or "is it permissible for me to do"

For example "Can I get the cake?" could mean "can I take the cake from the shelf myself and bring it to the counter"

Other than that, "Can I get you something?" is an informal question for "are
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Context is crucial.

If you are on a plane and you say 'Can I get two glasses of water, please?' to a flight attendant, he/she will bring you some water.
He/she is not going to reply
eg Yes, you can achieve that.
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