mk6971

If you could bring back one thing that disappeared from British life, what would it be and why?

Posted by RobW_69@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 858 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Sorry, hated Panda Pops as a kid (early-80s for context). They were made by Hall and Woodhouse, same company as Badger Beer. When I was old enough I realised their beer was just as bad.

Is love island considered the norm for beauty standards in the UK?

Posted by Nervous-Brick-4073@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 346 comments

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mk6971@reddit

It's sad you have to ask that question. Shows like this are just for vapid, brainless narcissists.

Which country could you move to from the UK and not worry about learning the language?

Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 440 comments

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I'm 28 and only get paid £50 per day (£13k per year) cash in hand. How knackered am I for the future?

Posted by DescriptionFuture851@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 479 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Eh! Your Dad is breaking employment and labour laws not to mention taking the piss. Find a better employer who will pay at least a living wage.

Would you rather have air conditioning or tumble dryers?

Posted by Flashy-Pizza-Pie@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 280 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Ironically I saw a recall notice for a variety of heat-pump tumble dryers on reddit!

Would you rather have air conditioning or tumble dryers?

Posted by Flashy-Pizza-Pie@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 280 comments

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mk6971@reddit

They're expensive to run. Dehumidifier is much cheaper during the winter. Any other time fresh air and warmth is free.

What is the worst job offer you have ever had?

Posted by Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 244 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Fishmongers in the mid-late 80s. Earn £1.36/hr. Would get home stinking of fish. Put me off fish for the rest of my life.

Do we say Telegraph Pole or Telegram Pole?

Posted by 0rlan@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 80 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Telephone pole as the carry telephone lines

How many of you have or have not been out of the country more than 30 consecutive days in the last 5 years? Include your age too please

Posted by Lost_Garlic1657@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 558 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Not in the last 5 years but worked in the UAE for 4 years in the mid-90s.

Where in the UK would you associate the word 'cob'?

Posted by Legomatica69@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 80 comments

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Do you use Tea, or Dinner as a word for the last meal per day?

Posted by Educational-Slip-578@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 323 comments

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Are the police allowed to give you a breath tested if you are drunk on a bicycle? And could he get points on his license?

Posted by Hour_Course_9876@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 275 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Yes. It's illegal to be drunk whilst riding a bicycle on the public highway.

How old are you, and how many employers have you worked for?

Posted by Rough-Foundation9208@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 889 comments

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BBC helped fund Bluey & now gets 100% of the merchandise profits, so what happens to that extra millions upon millions of funding?

Posted by glastonbury13@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 346 comments

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mk6971@reddit

If it says BBC Studios that is the commercial arm of the BBC. It doesn't receive any of the license fee.

What can I do with a noisy neighbour who installed noisy bird deterrants on her balcony?

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

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mk6971@reddit

Surely the obvious thing is to speak to your landlord/managing agent.

If work gave you a gift card as a perk, where would you actually want it to be from?

Posted by InternationalFig4340@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 374 comments

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mk6971@reddit

My company either uses Amazon or One4all.

Show your age - what was your first ever email domain?

Posted by obsidianstrobe@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1249 comments

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Who was the tightest person you have known,and why?

Posted by No-Snow-9605@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1837 comments

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In the 90s I worked in the UAE on the oilfields, staying in "camps" (basically loads of porta cabins). Every week you got a clean towel and a bar of soap. Didn't buy a bar of soap for 5 years. I think I even bought what was left when I moved back to the UK.

Are there any "UK vs US" differences where you feel America gets it right?

Posted by Secure_Front_7766@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 6068 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Whilst the general public will probably only look at bedrooms, the wider property industry uses sqm/sqft.

Why are there so many diesel trains in the UK?

Posted by PodcastListener1234@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 224 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Because the successive Governments have failed to provide enough money for electrification over the decades. Unlike France and Germany who took the opportunity, when repairing the war destroyed railway infrastructure, to increase electric. We were too obsessed with steam and diesel!

What’s the likelihood of someone in the UK being pulled over or spotted as someone driving without a license?

Posted by No_Cup_823@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 365 comments

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mk6971@reddit

You CANNOT be insured with no licence. She is breaking the terms of her insurance. If she is caught she will be arrested and her car impounded. She is a selfish bitch as she is one of the many reasons why insurance premiums are high. In my opinion you should anonymously report her to the police.

How do you eat chilli?

Posted by Personal-Narwhal2083@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 567 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Spoon and fork. Use the fork to push the food onto the spoon.

What do I do if my neighbour is harassing me about parking?

Posted by Burnatheburner@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 453 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Write her a letter back stating the law. Ie it's a public road and people can park anywhere. Homeowners do not own the patch of road in from of their if there are no designated parking bays.

People without drivers license or credit card. Are we gonna have children's iPhone forever?

Posted by Temo2212@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1705 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Get a decent Android phone that doesn't require dumb age verification.

What do I do? She left a shed blocking my front door

Posted by isntitdotty@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 657 comments

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mk6971@reddit

It's technically flytipping. Just report her to the council.

What’s the first major news story you remember as a kid?

Posted by nodemus@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 635 comments

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mk6971@reddit

The first Shuttle launch

Help us settle a debate - is mixing cereal in the same bowl normal?

Posted by TazzyB103@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 906 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Yep. Do it all the time.

£5 note change - Is it considered 'unpatriotic' to not like Winston Churchill? Or does it depend on which region you're in?

Posted by ImaginaryParrot@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 136 comments

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mk6971@reddit

You act like Churchill has always been on the £5. He hasn't. He's just one of the many images added to our notes over the decades.

Do I need to pay this parking charge in Scotland ?

Posted by KobiMay@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 16 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Noy unless you want to end up with a CCJ or the bailiffs coming around.

British people, were you taught not to use the Oxford comma?

Posted by acnllover2828@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 591 comments

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mk6971@reddit

I was taught that the last comma, before the "and", in the list wasn't required. I'm in my mid-50s so it's probably changed! 🙄

Why don't people knock or use the bell?

Posted by Standard-Spite-6885@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 25 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Nope. Never experienced this.

With 4/5G signal being so poor across the UK, should we not be entitled to compensation from network providers?

Posted by Timely_Record_8943@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 234 comments

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mk6971@reddit

You currently cannot make voice calls over 5G. It's data only. 4G if your phone supports VoLTE.

Do I have to wash these before I recycle them?

Posted by mildlymoistdrizzle@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1381 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Yes. Do you want your recycling bin stinking and attracting rats?

Do you put Dog/Cat food bowls in the dishwasher?

Posted by UniquePotato@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 265 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Considering humans taste-test pet food it's not really that different to what you had for your dinner!

How often do you clean your washing machine drawer?

Posted by docmagoo2@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 47 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Every few months when the auto dispenser is empty. To reduce the mould open the drawer and and machine front door after every wash. Lets the machine air dry.

Should the bath mat get wet?

Posted by souptight52@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 359 comments

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mk6971@reddit

The bath mat is to stop you from going arse-over-tit when you step out with damp feet. You dry off in the bath/shower. The mat is not a towel if it was you would be washing it every week.

When was the last time you used a postbox?

Posted by Prestigious_Meal2143@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 52 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Christmas.

How does Vodafone charge £30 for 80GB when IDMoblie or GiffGaff are about £10 for the same?

Posted by MagmaPenguin24@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 191 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Use mobiles dot co dot UK. You can get really good SIM only deals either through discounts or redemption. I've had 100GB for the equivalent of £9 per month.

How can I possibly use One4All?

Posted by d3ad-and-buri3d@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 15 comments

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mk6971@reddit

I've added the card to my Google Wallet and just used it like a payment card. Have used it at various restaurants such as Harvester. You do need to know how much is on the card and tell the cashier.

Do you know anyone who has won the Postcode Lottery?

Posted by JaBe68@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 375 comments

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mk6971@reddit

Won £15 last month.

MOT failed for something that doesn’t exist, what can I do?

Posted by jenniferf163@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 129 comments

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mk6971@reddit

They're not called Halfrauds for nothing.

Bike path etiquette. Do you always call out/ring bell when passing someone?

Posted by diatom_nerd@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 129 comments

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mk6971@reddit

I always call out. People barely hear bells, especially if they have ear buds in. The hypocrital runner thought takes the piss. Round where I live runners pass walkers almost brushing your elbow. God help you if you get a load of runners, it's like they expect you to evaporate!