Restaurant Problems: Ordering Food And Drinks

What does “still or sparkling” mean in a restaurant?

When you order water at a restaurant, the waiter often asks still or sparkling? This is a question about the water. Still water is flat. It has no bubbles. Sparkling water has bubbles, like soda. Many beginners hear this question and feel surprised. Now you can answer fast. You say still, please or sparkling, please. It is a small phrase, but you will hear it a lot.

In the clip the waiter asks: “And to drink? Water, please. Still or sparkling? Sparkling.” In many places this water is not free. The waiter brings a bottle. If you want free tap water, you can say tap water, please.