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Asking for water on a plane in English
Everyday English for asking for water on a plane. Key line: “Hi, could I get some water with no ice, please?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, could I get some water with no ice, please?
Them
Sure thing. A small cup or a full bottle?
Lin
A cup is great. I get too excited with bottles.
Them
Got it. Water really brings out people's wild side.
Lin
It does. Last time I wore half of it home.
Them
Then let's keep this one steady and spill free.
Lin
Thanks, I really appreciate it. I'm feeling parched.
Them
Here you go—no ice, and hopefully no swimming today.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
polite way
✓ Could I get some water, please?Polite way to ask for water
More polite than "I want"
without ice
✓ No ice, please.Ask for it without ice
Common when ordering drinks
choose a cup
✓ A cup is great.A cup, not a bottle
great here = that's fine
heartfelt thanks
✓ I really appreciate it.Stronger thanks
Stronger than thanks
Quick answers
polite way: what to say in English
Say “Could I get some water, please?” — polite way to ask for water. More polite than "I want".
without ice: what to say in English
Say “No ice, please.” — ask for it without ice. Common when ordering drinks.
choose a cup: what to say in English
Say “A cup is great.” — a cup, not a bottle. great here = that's fine.
heartfelt thanks: what to say in English
Say “I really appreciate it.” — stronger thanks. Stronger than thanks.