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To: takeashiitebaath
I drink it down quickly. I ask you, "Can I have another glass?" Do you...

If I were to ask the waitstaff at a restaurant for another "glass of water", I would expect them to either refill my glass or bring a new glass, whichever is convenient for them. Likewise if I point to the glass (or it's the only one on the table and it's visibly empty) and ask for another "glass". If, however, I ask for another "water glass", I would very specifically expect that the vessel itself be replaced.

346 posted on 05/05/2003 11:16:46 PM PDT by supercat (TAG--you're it!)
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To: supercat
You missed the misuse of " can ". It should have been " May I have another glass..." Of course, even clearer, would have been to just ask for a refill. :-)
348 posted on 05/05/2003 11:31:36 PM PDT by nopardons
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