WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
I do it at home too!
WanderingAlbertRoss
Do you do this in public loo?
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Is it normal for people to pee outside here?
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WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Yes, they didn't piss in the garden. BTW why should blokes think it's ok to go in the garden and not women?
Is it normal for people to pee outside here?
Posted by Good_Organization296@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 63 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
No it isn't, not unless the 40 people are dossers
what are the rules for random security check at work by law?
Posted by LinKorr@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 50 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Wow. It must be a normal thing for staff to steal in warehouses then to resort to such measures. Why warehouse work would attract thieves I don't know. Did you often find staff had stolen stuff and if so, what sort of thing are we talking?
what are the rules for random security check at work by law?
Posted by LinKorr@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 50 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
That is so weird. I can only assume staff must have regularly stolen plants for them to perform searches. I'm not usually shocked by stuff but I'm amazed staff searches go on. It's a terrible image - basically assuming they're guilty. I'm surprised it's not against the law.
Is it normal for people to pee outside here?
Posted by Good_Organization296@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 63 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
It's not normal to pee in the host's garden or against the house. That's really disrespectful. There will be one or two toilets inside the house. Obviously given the state of some of the guests you might actually prefer that they went outside as they'd make a right mess of your bathroom/s. As for throwing drinks around, I'm not sure that's normal just for pres. That sounds like a full blown party in itself never mind just a few drinks before going out.
I think they've taken the mick here and I wouldn't be inviting them back but it's up to you of course.
what are the rules for random security check at work by law?
Posted by LinKorr@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 50 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
What sort of workplaces are these where staff get security searched? I've heard of customers being searched but not staff.
'Weekend' pronunciation? :)
Posted by pheasant_fun@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 106 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Ugh you've now made me question how I pronounce the word. I've no idea, it just comes out of my mouth. I'll try and pretend I haven't seen this thread.
What’s something that’s normal & regular for a Brit but a massive deal elsewhere?
Posted by KAYLORMOON@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 985 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
I've lived in the North for decades and I've never heard of it.
Why are there a number of white British women of a certain age named « India »? Was it a trend in the 1970s-1980s?
Posted by Charming_Usual6227@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 80 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
I know a woman named India born around 2006
How does the average Brit feel/think about the English Civil War?
Posted by Round_Bookkeeper_887@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 575 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
I don't know anything about it and tbh I'm not bothered.
The average Brit, esp under the age of 45-50, will likely be similar.
If you got given 10k to improve your life, what would you spend it on?
Posted by Relative-Tea3944@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1028 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
What's special about a Curaprox toothbrush?
The Biomed at Sainsbury's is apparently fluoride free - is that a good idea?
If you got given 10k to improve your life, what would you spend it on?
Posted by Relative-Tea3944@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1028 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Why would anyone bother if it was as much as that?
What is your go to meal, for your main meal of the day?
Posted by Jazzlike-Basil1355@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 73 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
The correct answer
What is your go to meal, for your main meal of the day?
Posted by Jazzlike-Basil1355@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 73 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Beans on toast
Thoughts on Jack Whitehall?
Posted by funkidflash22@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 184 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Didn't say they did, just that they aren't necessarily good to watch.
Thoughts on Jack Whitehall?
Posted by funkidflash22@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 184 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Call me old-fashioned but I prefer characters I like.
Thoughts on Jack Whitehall?
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WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Disagree on the awards show. He was cringe at the Brits.
Good, although not particularly likeable, in Fresh Meat
How common is it in the UK to refer to a stranger as ‘love’ like ‘speak up, I can’t hear you love?’ or ‘what can I get you, love?’ Is it regional or more of an older generation thing?
Posted by DisastrousCoast2967@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 568 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Obviously if it's a regular interaction you're having with someone and it really grates, maybe say something, but generally we should just suck it up more. It's only words and they're not badly intentioned. In fact they're usually meant in a friendly way.
How common is it in the UK to refer to a stranger as ‘love’ like ‘speak up, I can’t hear you love?’ or ‘what can I get you, love?’ Is it regional or more of an older generation thing?
Posted by DisastrousCoast2967@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 568 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Very common
Is it socially acceptable to play loud music through a speaker at the beach?
Posted by Ok_Bee9104@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 306 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
It's not socially acceptable but I doubt anyone is going to challenge them. Portable speakers can be immensely loud these days.
How has “standard” British pronunciation changed over time? Any real examples?
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WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Many people on TV seem to think they should pronounce 6th/sixth as sikk-th.
What is the most affordable & nice city to live in UK?
Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 248 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Ah right, no worries. The Welsh do have cute ways of putting things though.
What is the most affordable & nice city to live in UK?
Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 248 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
😆 From Off is cute (also obviously not heard of that one either!)
I can't actually think what word we use for people who move here. Maybe we don't as it's just a normal thing
Why do people think it’s ok to take videos/photos of random people?
Posted by Lower_Canary5713@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 166 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
I'd advise avoiding Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester!
What is the most affordable & nice city to live in UK?
Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 248 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Nope. Is it a Yorkshire term or something?
What is the most affordable & nice city to live in UK?
Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 248 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
A transplant?! 😆
Are you able to name every European country just by looking at a map?
Posted by bammab0890@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 261 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
I could name most of them but the toughest bit is around the old Yugoslavia
Are people allowed to come in to my store and record me for stupid reasons?
Posted by kalzan@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 273 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
What if you got another customer to play a Disney tune on their phone? Customers presumably don't need a licence to play music?
Where in England does the South-North u-pronunciation divide start?
Posted by Glass-Complaint3@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 74 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
So they'd pronounce it stratt or str-ar-t
Should theses auditors be banned?
Posted by Various_Extreme_8773@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 968 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Why don't a group of hard men all surround people like Veitch and film him for hours? Even Fred and his umbrella won't be able to help him there!
what is a good wage to live in UK?
Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 128 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Forget average. The majority of people round here will be on that sort of wage if they work a normal full time job.
Where in England does the South-North u-pronunciation divide start?
Posted by Glass-Complaint3@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 74 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
How else can you pronounce foot that doesn't rhyme with strut?
Where in England does the South-North u-pronunciation divide start?
Posted by Glass-Complaint3@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 74 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Is there? What's the difference in their pronunciation? Without using IPA if possible as myself and I'm sure many others don't understand that.
Where in England does the South-North u-pronunciation divide start?
Posted by Glass-Complaint3@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 74 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
How do you pronounce buck? That's how most people in this country also pronounces the word 'book'.
Children walking home by what age and time?
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WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
8.30 curfew seems very early for a 15yo.
Where in England does the South-North u-pronunciation divide start?
Posted by Glass-Complaint3@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 74 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
What are you talking about? There is no north-south divide
Where in England does the South-North u-pronunciation divide start?
Posted by Glass-Complaint3@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 74 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
You're not exactly being clear.
Most people pronounce book as buck, not just southerners.
Most people pronounce much as mutch whether they're northerners or southerners.
Fans of LBC, what are some deep cuts the presenters use?
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WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
The News Agents podcast is related to it, in a way, and Lewis Goodall has a show on LBC.
Where in England does the South-North u-pronunciation divide start?
Posted by Glass-Complaint3@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 74 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
I didn't know southerners pronounced book as booook? An ex colleague of mine from near Liverpool used to pronounce it that way but that's about it.
Where in England does the South-North u-pronunciation divide start?
Posted by Glass-Complaint3@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 74 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
I don't know anyone that pronounces 'much' as 'mooch'.
what is a good wage to live in UK?
Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 128 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
If the above poster's calculations are correct, the £100k wage earner takes home £65k
A huge number of people are on around £25k and they take home £21.5k...
Which is almost exactly a third of the £100k person.
How old are you and do you live with your parents/family?
Posted by kylesanho@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 218 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
I know a few guys who live with either one or both parents. Three are in their 50s. A few in their 30s and 40s. Don't personally know any women who do.
Why is it socially unacceptable for me to not like dogs?
Posted by Facelikeabum@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1930 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Exactly. Can we keep dogs out of pubs please? If you have to have them, have a special area of the pub they can go in and never let them on a seat that humans have to sit on - it's disgusting
An aptronym is the word given to someone whose name is synonymous with their profession e.g. Usain Bolt - sprinter, Alan Ball - footballer etc. and they always delight. What’s yours?
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WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Then we had Unai EMIRy at the Emirates.
Then Mikel ARteta at Arsenal
Ok it's got a bit more rubbish each time
How recognizable would Jonny Wilkinson be to the average England resident?
Posted by burningairlinesGYSMM@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 65 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Kane will be far more recognizable. Football is a much more popular sport and he's still playing and he's been a top player for a long time.
I would think probably 80-90% under the age of 30 won't recognize Wilkinson.
Maybe 30-40% of males over 50 and of sound mind might recognize him.
Should I leave the uk?
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WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Do it, earns loads, come back.
A relative of mine went over, earned over £100k a year with Rio Tinto and returned 4 years later.
Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day?
Posted by CBWeather@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 83 comments
WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
I've obviously heard of Mothering Sunday but it's the sort of thing that might be written in a diary or on a calendar rather than said out loud by anyone.
I remember making a card for Mum at primary school many decades ago and it said "Happy Mother's Day".
For me, Mothering Sunday sounds very outdated and if it is still used presumably only by posh or old people.
Does anyone enjoy BBC Radio 4 comedies (6:30 PM)?
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WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
Surely any comedy on R4 and at that time of day is very gentle and not especially funny?
Do you feel like the UK has less pressure to be "successful" than America?
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WanderingAlbertRoss@reddit
It's not weird to not want to show off.