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The alien watched in shock as its human crew member suddenly shot out of his chair with panic on his face, and dashed to the sanitation area. Not even bothering for a cup, he stuck his head under the faucet, and garbled.
"What happened crewmate John?"
"Acid reflux."
"What?"
"Its when our stomach's acid gets into our throat and mouth."
"The same acid that can dissolve metal?"
"Yes."
"Oh"