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The Futon Company do a selection of leany ladder things and I have two of these to store my current clothes in circulation and odds and sods. Also works well for arranging work clothes on for the morning.......I consider taking 'The Chair' out of my life with this system as one of my greatest achievements. https://www.futoncompany.co.uk/shop-by-product/furniture/leaning-ladder-storage/leaning-ladder-clothes-organiser.html

Is my wife odd?

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Horrible word. Knickers, pants, undercrackers, smalls. Anything but panties. It is infantilising.

What phrase(s) would you permanently ban if you had the chance?

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Yes.

What phrase(s) would you permanently ban if you had the chance?

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Beckon call. Not a phrase I dislike as much as the phonetic spelling of it by the ill educated, although I'm sure they could give a shit.

Does everyone in the UK have a big mirror in the living room?

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I can't think of anyone who does, and I live in a community of Victorian semis. Out of interest are you in the North or South?

Are there any decent UK alternatives to diet fizzy drinks?

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0.5%? How much do you drink? A banana can contain the same.

Are there any decent UK alternatives to diet fizzy drinks?

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Kombucha.

Did you grow up with someone who became famous?

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I know someone who saw him regularly as a patient and apparently he was an absolute gentleman.

Where In The UK Do Hairdemattings?

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There is a specialist place in London called Detangled Hair I think. [Hair Detanglers London](https://detangler.co.uk/#:~:text=At%20Detangled%20Hair%2C%20we%20specialize,from%20illness%20or%20limited%20mobility.)

What’s a habit you started that changed your life almost instantly?

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Yes this is true, but you then wouldn't be able to 40k in the next year, you can only do this once of you contribute £1666 pcm. I should have clarified.

What’s a habit you started that changed your life almost instantly?

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There is a 20k limit.

I’ve heard a lot about sausage rolls from my English friend. How common are they to like have in the UK?

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Like, they sell them in bakers. People like eat them.

Yorkshire Pudding pronunciation?

Posted by Hungry-Orange9719@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 1184 comments

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Plural Yorkshuz

Besides the usual groups like Oasis, Blur, Suede, Shed Seven, Dodgy, and the like what were some of the best bands truly from that era?

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You make it easy...

Why are English people normally referred to as just “British”?

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I consider myself English and British.

What to do to perfect a Sunday roast?

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Gordon Ramsey has an old cook book that I believe is called Sunday Roast. A very good place to start. Also Jamie Oliver did one which revolves around the theme of cooking a big bit of meat on Sunday, more than required, and then using the leftovers to make a variety of meals mid-week, which will be less trad but more budget friendly. Good luck and enjoy.

I’m stuck in Jordan, what do I do?

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My advice is don't travel anywhere, get in touch with your embassy, keep your passport on you at all times, befriend any Brits near you, follow FCDO travel advice.

How many pints is the optimal amount of pints?

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Have you ever had a famous neighbour or someone local?

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Sue Polalrd was forever walking up Liverpool Road with a trolley. I lived on Barnsbury Park.

Living in the UK vs Europe – what’s it really like?

Posted by Still_Physics_1186@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 30 comments

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The UK is in Europe.

Live in UK but offered dream job in Sydney. Partner doesn't want to move. Not sure what to do

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As a woman in her late 40s who has had a relatively successful career and a succession of unsuccessful relationships, in which I was always the high earner, go now. You can always come back, he could always follow, but you can only go now.

How much do you pay to have your windows cleaned?

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Semi in Surrey, £22 just gone up from £20, every 3 months. Will also do gutters for £50.

What is your go to advise for a first day at a new job?

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No one is going to ask you to write a report or give a presentation tomorrow. They are just going to introduce you to a few people, accept you won't recall all the names, show you where the fire escapes and the toilets are. Then it will be near enough lunchtime. The person showing you round will probably have some stuff to get done so give then some peace before lunch. The afternoon is about making sure you have access to all the systems, making friends with IT and recording your voice message, sending an email to each peraon you'll be working with. Look on the intranet at any policies or procedures you will need to be familiar with, email HR about things like payroll and pensions if you haven't been given any info. Your first week isn't about being productive at this level, just getting a solid base to kick off from. Have a good dinner, choose your clothes and lay them all out, ack your bag and have a lovely bath/shower. Make sure there is petrol in the car, or you have bought your train ticket before bed. Set 2 alarms. Have a great first day.

If you’ve experienced significant loss/trauma. What are ways to boost your mental wellbeing whilst on a budget?

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Have a look at sleep meditations/guided meditations/hypnosis videos on you tube. I send them to my Alexa (whole room) or Snoozeband (the cheapest one is the best and there are even cheaper copies on Amazon (£40 for cheapest name brand one). They work better if you have an ad blocker or are Premium. I recommend Steviejo Harris, Michael Sealey, Jason Stevenson and the incredible Nicholas Wright who has sadly passed away. I recently found Chibs Okereke who does vagus nerve release before sleep hypnosis whicb are great and in an English accent like Nicholas Wright as well. If there is a Tanning Shop near you that has a red light bed I recommend buying a course of ten and having 15 mins twice a week for a few weeks and listening to a 15 minute mindfullness meditation at the same time. This warms the bones and forces you to lie still. Just search 15 minute mindfulness on You Tube, The Honest Guys are well thought of. I hope you feel better soon. Remember to feel all your feelings even though it is hard, rather than just distract yourself. If you do that and take care of yourself remember this too shall pass.

What is your Indian restaurant order?

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In Kerala brown fish curry often has tamarind.

What is your Indian restaurant order?

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Lamb bhuna, chicken as either a dhanshak, methi, passanda or jalfrezi, or a mixed tandoori grill, a veg side dish or two, eg a mushroom bhaji, mixed veg curry and an onion bhaji for crunch. Pilau rice and a plain naan. Selection of pickles.

How to make actual irl friends as an older woman?

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Go to your nearest Park Run, usually a friendly lot. Go consistently, then offer to marshall. Even of you don't make a close friend you will get to know a few people and have an hour or two of Satirday morning contact.

Where do I go?

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Call 111 and check where is the best place to go and what is the best way to get there. Remember your keys, phone, charger and wallet with ID in it. Get to the place they recommend. If going in an Uber take a bag with you. Get well soon.

Homey or homely?

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Homely is an active word and everyone knows and agrees on what it means.

Basically, it was snowing last night and morning comes round. We all have snow on our roofs but this one house is empty? How…

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Look at his roof on other days, do pigeons and other birds congregate on it? If so likely a grow house but he could also do something legal and heat generating up there. Unusual comings and goings? If he goes away does he have visitors?

People over 50 - what’s your advice to someone in their 30s?

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Don't have children or a dog until you have travelled a bit. The world is changing rapidly and travelling is less fun than it used to be before influencers and Instagram. Go out and see some world, have a big experience or two. I would prioritise owning a smaller property outright over a larger property and fewer savings, especially given the rate of change. I chose not to have children and I'm very happy with that decision, unless you have a burning desire to be parents I wouldn't do it.

My boyfriend's father calls me a slut, is that a cultural thing?

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This is his way of showing his son that he doesn't accept his sexuality, and it is repugnant that he does this by verbally abusing you. You should not accept this snd more importantly neither should your boyfriend. This is shameful behaviour and nothing to do with being British. Also, no-one is throwing around terms like faggot any more. I haven't heard this term for years. It sounds like you are misinformed or have fallen in with deeply homophobic people. I would have a serious conversation with your boyfriend and consider leaving the relationship. This is not OK.

American Here: Want to do a Sunday roast type meal for Christmas Dinner. What are must haves, and can you share your favorites recipes?

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If you aren't doing pigs in blankets you may as well not bother. They and the roasties are arguably the best thing on the plate.

What is widely accepted as "normal" today that people 50 years ago found disturbing?

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Licence is the correct spelling in English. Licence is the noun, license is the verb.

What do I do?

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Have you seen Snoozebands? It is a headband with speakers in over the ears. The cheapest model is better than the most expensive. I play some form of rain sounds, sleep meditation. It helps with the noise next door.

What is the average UK family’s dinner time?

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8.30-9

What did you think was a treat growing up?

Posted by Aggravating_Neat1261@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 211 comments

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John Menzies! Unlocked.

What do you do with a Christmas bonus?

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Straight in the pension, no tax.

Sudden Death in family - what should I do?

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Excellent advice. It is a process, and if you try and avoid the process it will be harder and more prolonged. Feel the feelings and don't be afraid to smile or laugh at his memory.. that is fine too.

Which export of a british dish would be an enrichment for the rest of the world?

Posted by Ok-Fondant2536@reddit | AskABrit | View on Reddit | 129 comments

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Proper cottage pie

How do women in UK do their eyebrows ?

Posted by FrostingSquare1376@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 292 comments

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I get mine tinted and shaped with tweezers about 2 times a year, once at the beginning of summer and once about 2 weeks ago. In between I use a clear brow gel or castor oil on a spooly. When the ends go blond I get them redone, but would fill them in with a pencil.

What's a distinctly British comfort food that instantly transports you back to childhood?

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With a proper toasted cheese sandwich done under the grill with a scrape of butter on top.