I just received a text message from a massive group chain on WhatsApp. I’m talking about 30 people. They are a part of a company, and I am their English teacher. It is nice that they include me in this group- but talk about FOMO! They are at a Christmas part in Hamburg right now, and I just get to sit and watch from Munich.
Many texts have come in throughout the day and just a moment ago, this guy asked for someone to pick up water at the grocery store. The response was:
Still/Medium/Classic?
In Germany, people are so picky about their water. Which brands you buy is one of them, but mainly it’s about the level of the bubbles in the bottle.
Still: flat water
Classic: bubbled water
Medium: lightly bubbled water
I used to think this was excessive. But there is a major difference in the water. And in fact, I drink way less sodas now since I have moved here and became obsessed with Sparkling water. For me though- Classic is far too many bubbles. Medium for me please!
The answer in the end was:
2x Still 2x Medium
Greta Goes 