I used to be able to ask for a white coffee, now I have to say an Americano with milk, and then I am asked if I would like a Napoli or Milano blend of coffee, if I would like skimmed, semi-skimmed, or FULL FAT milk, would I like brown, white or poison diet sugar.
I tried switching to something simpler, by asking for tap water. "Yes sir, would you like that filtered or not, with ice or without, with a slice of lemon or without ....
Life is becoming overly complicated.