Water No Ice Please

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I like my water without ice. If I honestly had the perfect water it would be just a little cooler than room temperature but not cold. 

I have been given a weird look by many friends and family members since most of them seem to enjoy super cold water. It isn't a teeth sensitivity as much as just my ability to chug the water if I so choose. 

I also dislike water fountains because I don't feel satisfied with them. Yes, I had some water but it just leaves me wanting more. If I have the option I'd rather fill a cup up from the water fountain and then drink.

I really like water but am bad at drinking it, so when I do remember it is normally is like let's make up for the last 4 hours without drinking water, chug, chug, chug. 

I also drink just water at restaurants. I have been, and continue to be, in the restaurant world. I am not trying to save a few bucks, I just don't like soda or tea. Even if I do order coffee or an adult beverage I also ask for a glass of water.

What has changed recently is the additional information with my water request. I have started to ask for no ice. I have hesitated on this request for years because drinks without ice slosh all over the place and as a former server that is stupid annoying. Just like martinis. Those are super cute glasses and usually pretty yummy BUT bringing them from point A to point B when not sitting AT the bar sucks, a whole bunch.

I would request no ice because I was trying to be nice to the server or whomever. However, I am 33 years old and if I don't want ice in my glass, then I'm going to use my voice and request no ice in my glass.

As silly as it sounds, so far so good. I also know that if I did get ice in my water I would not send it back and I would not complain. It is the same thing with lemons. If I get a lemon sweet if I don't get a lemon okay. It is water, and I'll live. 

To all my future servers, here is my apology in advance but I will not change. 

Does anyone else like room temperature water? Or need to always have ice in their drink? If so let me know with a comment below!