Originally Posted by
orbitmic
... I regularly ask the crew for a glass of tap water (yes, the free stuff that looks like a chalky cloud when it is just out of the tank and which the crew themselves refuse to drink) "when you'll get a chance" when they pass with their trolley in ET. I phrase it that way because I know that they are supposed to do the BoB first and then bring tap water to whoever asked after that has ended...
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In addition to the very valid points in CWS's post above, I have wondered if the OP is contributing to being forgotten without realising it by phrasing his request on such a polite and humble way that it does not convey the importance of the matter to him. I am not knocking being polite or considerate in any way, but in this case he may project an overlooking of his need through his delivery of it. Practically, just firmly asking for tap water please (without embellishment) when offered BoB may result in a better hit rate.