• HikingVet@lemmy.ca
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    19 hours ago

    Here in Canada we get a free glass of water with ice in it around the same time you get your menu.

    • nelly_man@lemmy.world
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      13 hours ago

      Here in the US, the typical flow is that you’ll be seated at the table with menus, and then the waiter will leave to get some waters. When they return and fill your glasses, they’ll ask if you want to order any drinks, and regardless of whether you order anything besides water, they’ll ensure that your glass of water is never empty.

      However, I think California passed a law to require restaurants to only provide water when asked, but that might only be when there’s a drought and a need to conserve potable water supplies.

      • missfrizzle@discuss.tchncs.de
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        22 minutes ago

        However, I think California passed a law to require restaurants to only provide water when asked, but that might only be when there’s a drought and a need to conserve potable water supplies.

        while continuing to pump water to golf courses, of course.

      • shalafi@lemmy.world
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        9 hours ago

        Used to be the case, but you made me think about it. Nowhere around here has automatically served water for years, you have to ask.