We have an update on the water dispensing machine. When we got the unit home, it failed to dispense water any colder than room temperature. One week after the purchase we tried to retun the unit to the sales lady that assured us it would provide water that was "hen bing" (very cold). This week she told us that 15 degrees celcius is the best we can expect. She refused to refund our money, insisting that the unit was not broken.
A cultural note - the Chinese do not drink cold water or cold drinks in general. Drinking water is served heated during the winter and room temperature during the summer. Ice is only provided on special request. Beer is served at room temperature, though many restaurants have a limited supply of cold ones if you ask. I have been told by Chinese friends that cold water is considered unhealthy to drink, causing stomach discomfort and gastrointestinal problems. My theory is that the health angle was cooked up to convince the masses that they do not need the luxury of ice or cold drinks.
Above you can see one of many western expats who is dissatisfied with the warm water situation.
A cultural note - the Chinese do not drink cold water or cold drinks in general. Drinking water is served heated during the winter and room temperature during the summer. Ice is only provided on special request. Beer is served at room temperature, though many restaurants have a limited supply of cold ones if you ask. I have been told by Chinese friends that cold water is considered unhealthy to drink, causing stomach discomfort and gastrointestinal problems. My theory is that the health angle was cooked up to convince the masses that they do not need the luxury of ice or cold drinks.
Above you can see one of many western expats who is dissatisfied with the warm water situation.
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