Re: Free water at pubs

AD <AD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> axel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> AD <AD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> No, they are not.
>>> In countries like France, bars have to provide tap water to anyone who
>>> asks (even non patrons).

I believe that the standard procedure is to block the cold tap while
allowing the hot tap to run... thus forcing anyone wanting cold water
to purchase it at vastly inflated prices.

>>> Bars are also legally obliged to provide free use of their toilets and
>>> access to pay phone to non patrons.

>> Are you sure you want to use some of the loos in France... a little hole
>> in the ground... and this was in the centre of Paris... can you imagine
>> how annoyed I felt when I came out and saw the door to the ladies open
>> and a quite normal bowl in there?

> As a (half) Frenchman used to these loos, I have no big problem with
> them... I actually like them so much that I have one at home.... and a
> bidet too!

I had a bad experience with one of these loos in Yugoslavia many
years ago... they are no joke when one is suffering from diarrhoea
as it is impossible to rest and standing in a certain position for
a long period of time... I leave the discomfort to your imagination.

> Anyway, I assume you did not have to pay to use the toilets.... if its
> free, don't knock it.... am sure the toilet served its purpose ;-)

Since I had had breakfast there I assume the use of the loo was included
in the price.

Axel
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