Asking for a refill in English
What to say when asking for free refills and another cup of coffee.
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Ask if refills are free
refill = another cup; drip coffee and soda may be free to refill
Polite way to ask for more
Also: Could you top me up?
Leave a little space
room = space; No room = fill it to the top
Ask for decaf instead
decaf = decaffeinated, with less caffeine
Quick answers
Check first: what to say in English
Say “Do you have free refills?” — ask if refills are free. refill = another cup; drip coffee and soda may be free to refill.
Say it with your cup: what to say in English
Say “Can I get a refill?” — polite way to ask for more. Also: Could you top me up?
Staff may ask "Room for milk?": what to say in English
Say “Just a little room, thanks.” — leave a little space. room = space; No room = fill it to the top.
For later in the day: what to say in English
Say “Can I switch to decaf?” — ask for decaf instead. decaf = decaffeinated, with less caffeine.