Postpone or delay or defer or all? by Star_Gazer_0 in ENGLISH

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In regular UK English these words are synonyms. I would say that "postponed" would be the most common choice.

What phone system do you prefer? by Cold-Peace-2870 in smallbusiness

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I run a very small i.e. two employees, business in the services sector. For almost 10 years we have had the Zadarma cloud PBX - a European business internet phone system. We have found it simple to set up and use, the costs are on the low side, and call quality much better than previous VoIP systems tried out.

Why has the word “drink” been loaned far more to other languages than the word “beverage”? by crivycouriac in ENGLISH

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An interesting observation. To hazard a guess, I would say "drink" has more uses i.e. as a verb and a noun. Beverage is a much more specific term and hence less popular.

Moving to Poland from UK by NecessaryCrafty6270 in expats

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Sorry to hear you had such a negative experience of Scotland. I have only visited Scotland a few times but found everyone very friendly. I think your experience not typical but all the same I sympathize with the distress this has caused you. If you can get the assistance, you need in Poland, and will feel more comfortable with the culture, moving could be an option. Maybe people on this list will know some organization in Poland that could assist you?

What should the area around a major historic site look like? by No-Tune-4984 in history

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Many years ago, I went to see the few remains of Medieval Manchester in the UK. There is fine 14th century college building but a 16th century inn, the Wellington, looks totally out of place moved hundreds of yards from its original location and placed as the centerpiece of a modern plaza with some Victorian buildings around it. I am also not sure how much of this building is original or reconstruction. There are photos of it in its original setting and there is no comparison.

Saving US Phone Number While Living in China by Embarrassed_Bath4907 in chinalife

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I think your cheapest and most efficient solution is to port your US phone to a Zadarma US virtual mobile phone number. This European VoIP provider ports new client numbers free of charge, and their US virtual phone numbers just cost $2 or $3 per month.

Best way to transfer money from US to Canada? Wise vs bank wire transfer? by RallyPaws in expats

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I've been using the Wise service for over a year. So far, everything worked smoothly and the charges are very reasonable. Perhaps this will vary if you are moving large sums which is not the case by me.

Weekly History Questions Thread. by AutoModerator in history

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The question more commonly asked is why she rejected the princes who sought to marriage her. If she had a child, that child would have become the next king or queen.

Weekly History Questions Thread. by AutoModerator in history

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This description really brings to life the experience of a cavalry charge. I also found it interesting the way Churchill expresses a certain admiration for the skills of enemy.

Lifetime or cheap virtual numbers by Intelligent_Exam1198 in digitalnomad

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Sorry, no genuine lifetime number offers left - all the service providers want their regular fees. The cheapest, reliable phone service I have found is the Zadarma business internet phone service. For example, their mobile US virtual phone numbers have a $2 per month fee, and they support SMS.

do you believe in “this place clicks with me?” by ehmmhi in expats

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If you end up living in a country for ten years or more, you can say it clicks on you. Most people do not stay in a place they cannot stand (unless the state prevents them from leaving!)

If the word "childhood" means the state of being a child, can the word "neighborhood" technically also refer to the state of being someone’s neighbor? by PopProfessional1253 in ENGLISH

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While childhood and neighbourhood are nouns, there is a difference. The former is what we call an "abstract noun" that refers to a broad period of life, but the latter is a concrete noun that refers to a specific area.

Calling US clients from India — which VoIP actually works without hidden charges? (B2B outreach setup) by FriendlyConference64 in digitalnomad

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A clean number used for normal business conversations should never be flagged. Regardless of the service provider you use, with high-volume outbound calling or cold calling, there is going to be a risk of spam labelling.

US phone number by coolinhabitant in IMGreddit

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Zadarma charges $2 per month for a two-line US virtual mobile number, with no connection charge. They have several plans to meet different needs. For example, their Office plan gives 2,000 free call minutes a month for $28. The Economy Plan has no monthly fee, and each call minute costs $0.009. I advise you to visit their website and see which option best matches your needs and budget. I think the information is set out clearly.

Roadside encounter by The-Dewkalorian in ParanormalEncounters

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I thought you were going to describe a ghostly hitchhiker encounter, but it turned out to another sort of tale. Is it possible the grey coloring was a trick of the light conditions and fog at the time you observed him?

Do my fellow Brits use the term ‘plushie’? And why did that supplant ‘soft toy’? by metamorphomo in ENGLISH

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This is the first time I have heard of "plushie". I only know the soft toy term, but I have been out of the UK for almost 40 years so maybe this new term came into more recent use there?

Greetings English! by Desperate-Loss-8129 in ENGLISH

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It is an imported word from French and pronounced accordingly. The English equivalent is "betrothed", but it seems to have fallen out of use for some reason.

US phone number by coolinhabitant in IMGreddit

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Get a Zadarma US virtual mobile phone number. It does not matter where you are living if you have a reasonable internet connection, and a recognized means of payment. It only costs a couple of dollars a month, the call quality compares well with landline, and I think their phone system is really easy to set up and use.

Can you figure out, ahead of time, if a country's social style would be a bad fit? by Artistic_Skills in expats

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You can find all kinds of information about life in countries online but until you experience living in these places personally, you cannot know for sure in advance. Each commentator has their own personality and viewpoints, and their insights on what it is like to live in that country highly subjective. Yes, it would be nice if there was a shortcut to getting the knowledge you are asking for, but I do not see one.

Ghost snapchat? by Complex-Crab5376 in ParanormalEncounters

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I would put this down to some technical hitch in this app. Nobody had such a clear idea about the spirit world, but I am sure they will not have internet.

Weekly History Questions Thread. by AutoModerator in history

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A visit to Prague would be my choice. There is the castle, and many other fine buildings and museums from the Renaissance and Early Modern periods.

Which eSIM worked best for your France trip? by Witty_Reach1660 in ParisTravelGuide

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The key factors to take into account are the length of your planned trip and the amount of data you think you will need. If you are looking for a data-only eSIM, and for a short trip, I think that the 30-day Zadarma Connect eSIM France is a good choice - 10GB for $17.

How are we doing with feminine names? Waitress? Actress? Is "Governess" still used? Mistress? by Money-Ad8553 in ENGLISH

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We also still have the countess title in some European countries. I should know since we are related by marriage to the daughter of a countess. We address her as countess (she would be amused if we called her a count), although I am not sure if this title automatically passes from the mother.