I went downstairs to see if I could get an empty cup so that I could make a cup of coffee in my room. (I have some instant packets and my immersion heater)
Me: "may I have one empty cup so I can make some coffee in my room?"
Her:" One cup of coffee?"
Me:" No, just one empty cup."
Her:"one coffee and a cup?"
Me: No, just one cup."
Her: "a cup of coffee."
Me, resignedly:"Yes, one cup of coffee."
Her:"Milk? Sugar?"
Me: No sugar, but yes please, some milk."
Her: "We have no milk."

Have I mentioned how much I adore this place?? .