On a cruise ship, a woman goes to the bar and orders a Scotch with two drops of water.

She tells the bartender, “I’m taking this trip to honor my 80th birthday today,” as he hands her the drink. ”.

, says the bartender.

In honor of your birthday, I’ll get you a drink. This one is on the house. ”.

As she finishes her drink, the woman to her right makes a comment.

“I’d like to get you a drink too. ”.

The geriatric woman says.

“Thank you, I do. Please, a Scotch with two drops of water. ”.

The bartender announces, “Coming up.”.

As she takes that drink, the man to her left addresses her.

“I want to buy one for you as well. ”.

The geriatric woman says.

“Thank you, I do. Please, another Scotch with two drops of water.

“Coming right up,” says the bartender. ”.

As he presents her with the beverage, he says.

Ma’am, please tell me why there are only two drops of water in the Scotch.

When you’re my age, son, you’ve learned to control your alcohol, the elderly woman responds.

But holding your water is a completely different matter. ”.