It’s nice, but it mostly just has to do with how cheap soda is here, which another poster here called out. The plastic cups at fast food restaurants cost the restaurant more than the soda inside them.
In fact, when we first traveled to Europe, the refill thing (along with not expecting ice) was one of the items the travel company called out to prepare us for the trip! Don’t know if they still do that as we plan our own travel now.
In the US virtually every drink has ice in it, unless it’s beer, liquor, wine, juice, or milk. Every soda, mixed drink, or water you get, the cup will be filled to the brim with ice. When the waiter refills your water, the pitcher will have ice so more falls into your glass. It’s just common and ubiquitous here for drink service.
The tip for our first travel was that in other countries, this wasn’t commonplace. In France, for example, ice didn’t come with your drink unless you specifically request it (at least the last time I went that was my experience) and even then it was a cube or two like they were rationing it. Now that I’m used to it, it is fine, I can go without ice, but I’m glad I knew before that first trip so it saved some awkward “typical ignorant American traveler” conversations.
You’re welcome! You’re right that the little differences that separate our similar societies are fascinating to experience firsthand. I hope you get the opportunity to enjoy the same; it’s amazing to see what the world is like through other cultures.
And worse, their visas expired during all of this, as they were only to be in the us for a few days, so even when they get back to the dock, they’ll still be stuck on the ship for the foreseeable future.
But if they open that book and actually read and understand it, how will all the churches that warp that message make money and further spread their hatred and discrimination? Won’t someone please think of these super important churches and their totally-not-coincidentally wealthy pastors? (/s in case it wasn’t obvious)
As someone that was raised in the church, I totally understand. My parents really didn’t like my curiosity, which of course fostered further skepticism.
Still whipping the llama’s ass all these years later! So glad this one never died. Way too much time getting all my music tags right so everything would be formatted correctly in Winamp when I was young.
Described as Entourage set in the world of Formula 1 racing, Downforce follows what happens when the heiress to a dynastic racing team is thrust back into the family business and the hard choices she must make about the future of the team and her family’s legacy.
I like it, but the Batman-esque “pow” and “splat” effects got old pretty quick. Hopefully that can be disabled or it’s not as excessive as it seems. Otherwise looks very fun. Local co-op is always a good time.
A North Texas man has filed a class action lawsuit against Cinemark, claiming the movie theater chain is lying to customers about the size of its drinks....
Have you tried pulling yourself up by the bootstraps, surviving on the interest of your invested wealth, and forgoing toast with healthy yet expensive toppings? /s
File for an extension? That would at least buy you some time, and as far as I’m aware, it’s free to do so. I’ve never done it, though, so I’m not sure if there are other implications.
After months of wondering, speculating — and writing letters to ask — why Kathy Cargill was buying up so many properties on Duluth’s Park Point, the city’s mayor and residents may have an answer from the apparently peeved member of the billionaire Cargill family....
Good thing she had such concern and respect for the neighborhood to leave all of them in the dark and then reference some unknown and unannounced grand vision she probably came up with last minute to play the “poor me” card to the NYT.
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said Sunday that he would back age limits for justices, claiming the controversial policy would have helped his own decision-making about his retirement in 2022....
Should be mandatory retirement for all branches when they hit 65. There’s no reason we should have a bunch of 70 and 80 year olds in there stalling everything and just holding onto power until they die.
And a mandatory ban for five years on their ability to have a lobbying job within any industry, direct or indirect, to anything they oversaw while in government.
McDonald’s customers may soon have to pay for drink refills (www.independent.co.uk)
Almost 2 months after it destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge, the Dali cargo ship has been moved (www.cnn.com)
Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values (apnews.com)
Winamp has announced that it is opening up its source code to enable collaborative development of its legendary player for Windows (about.winamp.com)
‘Silicon Valley’ Duo Team for Hulu F1 Comedy (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Described as Entourage set in the world of Formula 1 racing, Downforce follows what happens when the heiress to a dynastic racing team is thrust back into the family business and the hard choices she must make about the future of the team and her family’s legacy.
[Meta?] Which of you is this? Spotted today (lemmy.world)
Ferrari announces multi-year deal with Hewlett-Packard as title sponsor, with team being called "Scuderia Ferrari HP" from the MiamiGP onwards (i.redd.it)
According to Will Buxton, the sponsorship money from HP will cover 66% of the cost cap
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Wrath of the Mutants – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch (www.youtube.com)
North Texas man sues Cinemark claiming 24-ounce beer cups can't hold 24 ounces (www.fox4news.com)
A North Texas man has filed a class action lawsuit against Cinemark, claiming the movie theater chain is lying to customers about the size of its drinks....
Maybe he's still on his way? (lemmy.world)
F1 seeking 10-team limit in new Concorde Agreement (www.motorsportweek.com)
Nearly 40% of renters worry they’ll never be able to buy home: Survey (thehill.com)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
When asked a question, what is your first reaction, to answer the question or to defend yourself?
Ted Cruz pushes bill seeking police escorts for US lawmakers at airports (www.theguardian.com)
Republican senator, who flew to Mexico as Texas faced deadly cold snap, complains of ‘serious security threats’ to lawmakers...
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Kathy Cargill finally reveals her plan for Park Point and the reason she’s scrapping it (m.startribune.com)
After months of wondering, speculating — and writing letters to ask — why Kathy Cargill was buying up so many properties on Duluth’s Park Point, the city’s mayor and residents may have an answer from the apparently peeved member of the billionaire Cargill family....
Breyer indicates support for age limits for Supreme Court Justices (thehill.com)
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said Sunday that he would back age limits for justices, claiming the controversial policy would have helped his own decision-making about his retirement in 2022....
This is the point-less race for Mercedes F1 Team since 2021 Azerbaijan GP, and double DNF for the team since 2016 Spain GP. (sh.itjust.works)
Will Smith Zombie Game No One Has Heard Of Bombs. The Oscar-winning actor promoted Undawn before its June 2023 launch, but it still 'flopped spectacularly' (kotaku.com)