The 'C' Tap
Most countries in Western Europe have a water tap labelled 'C;' however, the temperature of the water that comes out of that tap varies greatly as one crosses national boundaries.
On the West side of the channel, the temperature is generally in the single digits, while on the East side, it tends to be above 50.
In order to accommodate visitors to the UAE, the temperature coming out of the 'C' tap varies from British to Continental, depending on the season. In January, one would think that the 'C' tap was British, while in July, the 'C' tap is clearly continental.
And, for me, the adjustment always comes rather more suddenly that expected.
I always expect that the change will be gradual, but, a day or so after having coolish water coming from the 'C' tap, as any English speaker expects, suddenly the water is decidedly chaud to keep our Continental visitors happy.
On the West side of the channel, the temperature is generally in the single digits, while on the East side, it tends to be above 50.
In order to accommodate visitors to the UAE, the temperature coming out of the 'C' tap varies from British to Continental, depending on the season. In January, one would think that the 'C' tap was British, while in July, the 'C' tap is clearly continental.
And, for me, the adjustment always comes rather more suddenly that expected.
I always expect that the change will be gradual, but, a day or so after having coolish water coming from the 'C' tap, as any English speaker expects, suddenly the water is decidedly chaud to keep our Continental visitors happy.
posted by Dubai@Random at 7:13 pm
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