keepthetips t1_ja04la2 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 9:09 PM

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EverythingGoodWas t1_ja04zvi wrote on February 25, 2023 at 9:12 PM

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This is not true outside of the US.

thisistemporary1213 t1_ja05agi wrote on February 25, 2023 at 9:14 PM

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Replying to EverythingGoodWas (#2,004,884)

You're right, its free elsewhere.

Joe_Primrose t1_ja05lup wrote on February 25, 2023 at 9:16 PM

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Finding a drink of water is now a life pro tip.

devicto89 t1_ja05od8 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 9:17 PM

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Replying to EverythingGoodWas (#2,004,884)

That’s why I said it depends where you are

[deleted] OP t1_ja06fsp wrote on February 25, 2023 at 9:22 PM

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DroolingSlothCarpet t1_ja0a7i3 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 9:48 PM

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>It’s filtered

Is it?

HerMtnMan t1_ja0nu2t wrote on February 25, 2023 at 11:28 PM

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Where I am (Nova Scotia, Canada) you aren't allowed to charge for packaging whatever comes in, so they can't charge for cups.

RuralPARules t1_ja0r5bz wrote on February 25, 2023 at 11:52 PM

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LPT: Do not do this in East Palestine, Ohio.

[deleted] OP t1_ja0vhdh wrote on February 26, 2023 at 12:26 AM

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schwifty38 t1_ja0vmqx wrote on February 26, 2023 at 12:27 AM

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Replying to Joe_Primrose (#2,005,000)

I would have died of thirst this very night had this kind person not posted this 😂

schwifty38 t1_ja0vyz4 wrote on February 26, 2023 at 12:29 AM

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Replying to RuralPARules (#2,008,645)

r/shittylifeprotips do this even if you live in East Palenstine, OH

guyfromcleveland t1_ja161of wrote on February 26, 2023 at 1:49 AM

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Or just go to the bathroom and drink from the sink

littleladylyx t1_ja1712z wrote on February 26, 2023 at 1:57 AM

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Replying to HerMtnMan (#2,008,047)

Hah, not the case in BC now. $0.25 charge now for any cup with purchase, which is not collected as a tax so it goes straight to the business.

LifeProTips-ModTeam t1_ja1bhp3 wrote on February 26, 2023 at 2:32 AM

#2,012,518

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LPT: If you’re getting thirsty and need water, but don’t want to pay for a bottle, go in a fast food restaurant and ask for a cup of water. Depending where you are, it’s free or charge about $.25 USD for the cup. It’s filtered and you can get plenty of refills.

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