ProfessionalTree7

We have a separate Miele washer and dryer and they are great but very expensive. Never been a fan of combined washer dryers but if I were to get one I’d get a Miele.

What is Ibuprofen called in the US?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

I think people are more surprised at why it’s perfectly normal to have a bottle of hundreds of pills on hand rather than how easy they are to buy.

Has anyone ever received any tangible benefit from the M&S Sparks programme?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Needed a new suit recently for a funeral and there was 20% off so I signed up.

Do you feel safe in your own Village/Town/City?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

I’m from Cambridge and always hated going to Peterborough. It’s such a dump.

Pilots in the UK, how is your life and overall work life balance?

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Are Shared Ownership housing schemes worth it for a first time buyer?

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I bought a shared ownership property (it wasn’t a new build) 10 years ago with a 50% share as I wouldn’t have been able to purchase outright. Rent was really cheap and didn’t increase much each year. I recently purchased the remaining 50% and now own the freehold. We got 3 RICS valuations and used the lowest value when staircasing so got the remaining share for pretty cheap. I’d recommend shared ownership but probably only if you’re planning on staircasing to 100% (some don’t allow this) and I wouldn’t buy a new build one but that’s mostly just because I think new builds are poor value which isn’t specific to shared ownership. Lots of my neighbours have sold theirs and had no issue finding a buyer in a short time.

Which country did you find the least welcoming for British tourists?

Posted by Zoomer_Boomer2003@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1447 comments

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

I find Chinese to be very helpful and accommodating but I can speak passable Chinese. Starting is common though for sure. Never had someone try to scam me but I typically don’t go to tourist areas. I think if they don’t speak English they’re a bit unwilling to engage with foreigners. I always have strangers come up and chat with me and found them to be friendly but the conversations are usually always about the same things which gets boring quickly.

Does having visible tattoos harm your job opportunities in England?

Posted by Relevant_Emu_5464@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 59 comments

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Generally not an issue unless they’re on your face.

What does the temperature in your house have to drop to in order for you to turn the heating on?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

My thermostat is set to 21.5C 24/7. I like being warm.

Are travel vaccines not provided free of charge under the NHS anymore?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

I don’t believe they have ever been free. I had mine done at the GP 15 years ago and they sent me a bill.

How much for a wash at your local launderette?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Not sure about the washing machine but our drier costs 10p per hour at home and usually takes 60-90 minutes for a load to dry.

How much will doing up a small bathroom add to a properties value roughly?

Posted by bustyLaserCannon@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 20 comments

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

It would probably increase the value by at most 50% of what you spend on it.

What actually is the average cost to raise children in UK ?

Posted by Competitive-Math-458@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 245 comments

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Both of our kids go to Bright Horizons (different location) and they are really good but I imagine it varies branch to branch.

What’s something that feels very British, but you’ve never really questioned why we do it?

Posted by Senior-Huckleberry-1@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 141 comments

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Most countries that are big tea drinkers wouldn’t even offer it to guests they’d just make it for them by default.

Do you have a car on finance? If yes, how much are your monthly payments, if no, how much did you spend on your car?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Late 30s and have one car purchased outright for £28K and another on hire purchase for £716.50/month.

Why not call an ambulance?

Posted by Ok_Concentrate4461@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 477 comments

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Why would you call an ambulance for a 40C fever? It’s not a medical emergency.

Why are chavs still so prolific in the UK?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

The original chavs a generation ago received incentives to have children so they had more than the non-chavs.

Passport "legal requirement" check into an airbnb - is that right?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Thanks for the correction. My dad is in one of those categories and they don’t ask for his passport but they do for my wife who isn’t from one of those.

Passport "legal requirement" check into an airbnb - is that right?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Try checking in with someone that has a foreign accent and you’ll be asked. They’re just making the assumption that you’re British.

Passport "legal requirement" check into an airbnb - is that right?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

They’re legally required to store passport information for non-British citizens. How are they going to ascertain if someone is British without seeing a document that states their citizenship? It’s just an approach that some hotels and AirBnBs take to require passport info from all visitors. If they’re British citizens they probably won’t do anything, otherwise they’ll store the information. Other places just take your word for it and some don’t bother at all.

Passport "legal requirement" check into an airbnb - is that right?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

When I check in to a hotel on my own they never ask me but when I’m with my wife who is clearly not British they always ask to see her passport.

Passport "legal requirement" check into an airbnb - is that right?

Posted by amyunegg@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 147 comments

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Pretty common for hotels and AirBnB to request this. They only need to store this if you’re not British but many just request it for all guests.

"Feral youth" of the 00s, what are you doing now?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Married with kids. Software engineer.

Spaniards or Latino/Latinas in the UK. How do you deal with your non-anglo surnames in the UK?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Lots of British people with double barrelled surnames and no hyphen. It’s not unusual.

Will I,an immigrant, have to pay for surgery?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Tricolour flags?

How do babies stay in car seats without chest clips?

Posted by Ok_Nectarine4279@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 33 comments

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Regulations require car seats to be designed such that you can release the harness with a single motion.

How do you know when you’re ‘ready’ to have children?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Aside from childcare fees when they’re young, children aren’t really expensive.

Why are kids here raised like feral pigeons nowadays?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

I don’t know where in Asia you’re from but I lived in China for years and the young children there are so much worse than in the UK. Older children are better though.

What do you call your meals?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

So if the correct way is breakfast/lunch/dinner then why weren’t they called lunch ladies?

What do you call your meals?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

They served food at 12pm when I was at school.

What do you call your meals?

Posted by franchuv17@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 305 comments

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Never heard of dinner ladies?

What do you call your meals?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

I’m from Cambridgeshire and have always used dinner, supper, and tea interchangeably for the evening meal.

Can I park cheap in Stansted car park?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Short Stay Premium - Orange Zone Up to 1 hour - £15 Up to 2 hours - £20 Up to 4 hours - £29

Why is there a perpetual skills shortage?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Outside of a few industries and roles there’s no skills shortage just a shortage of people willing to work for the pay being offered. Employers want cheap employees.

What accidentally hilarious misuses of a phrase or saying have you've heard?

Posted by BCurios@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 247 comments

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Probably wood ear fungus.

Is eating rice with jam and honey gross?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

It’s not something I’d eat but rice based desserts aren’t uncommon in Asia so it’s not that weird.

At what level do you say you're fluent in another language?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

I can speak intermediate Chinese (far from fluent) and only needed to translate in my head at the beginner level so I guess it’s different for everyone.

What is the best way to see a private Doctor in the UK?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

This is not true. My wife is a UK resident non-citizen and has a UK BUPA private healthcare policy.

What is the best way to see a private Doctor in the UK?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Why do you assume it won’t be a UK policy? They’ve lived in the UK for 3 years and mentioned the price in GBP. Are you OK?

What is the best way to see a private Doctor in the UK?

Posted by DecentCoat2517@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 178 comments

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

You don’t need to be a British citizen to have private health care.

At what level do you say you're fluent in another language?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

I would define fluency as being able to converse with people without needing to translate or look up anything in a dictionary. That doesn’t mean you understand everything, but being able to ask someone what a word or phrase means and understanding their explanation.

What is the best way to see a private Doctor in the UK?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

Bupa have their own GPs as well and you can schedule a video call with them.

Do most Brits identify with their specific country (being English, Scottish, Welsh, etc.) or just as “British?”

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

They came for the free food.

Would you have called the police?

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ProfessionalTree7@reddit

You did the right thing.