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Q81269192 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

What is the politest way to ask for a drink?

Suppose in an interview, and your interviewer ask you whether you want a still water or sparkling water?

What is the politest way to say "still water", or say "I don't need it"?

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I have never heard of 'still water'. "

— Mister Micawber

  • I have never heard of 'still water'.
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I have never heard of 'still water'.

"Just plain water, please."
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I have heard the expression used in continental Europe to mean non-sparkling water. I would tell the waiter "tap water is fine" and let it go.
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