Originally Posted by
ILuvParis
Me too! Though it reminds me of being in a restaurant in Long Beach several years ago. I kiddingly said to the waitress, "A class place like this doesn't serve Coke products?"
Her response, "McDonald's is just down the street."
That is an excellent response. To me, it's simple...the server is telling you they don't carry Coke and trying to be helpful by suggesting an alternative. If you don't want it, simply choose something else. I know it's not the same thing, but in terms of asking for something not on the menu, I hardly ever go to KFC and order a cheeseburger
Besides, if you're from the southern US, everything's a Coke anyway!