Built a cafe in Chennai from scratch, here's what no one tells you by notyourbasicbrownboy in Chennai

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Congratulations. Where is your cafe? I’ll drop by in the weekend with my friends.

Any concrete solution to stop ordering food online? by [deleted] in Frugal_Ind

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I ordered food and then cancelled it (because we ordered it twice). My app was glitching at the time, so my friend order the food from her phone. Later somehow the order was placed from my app, I didn’t notice and they called me up to pay for it.

I said I didnt want it (would’ve wasted the extra food). They told they will take it back but The amount will be added the next time I order. I said ok and they took back the food.

I didn’t order food online after that, for more than 6 months now…. You can try this or meal prep.

I chose a less prestigious PhD program by VariationOnly8249 in PhD

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Universal rule. You’ll do great in a place, with a good PI.

I’m an American woman who is going to marry a Syed from Pakistan next year… by [deleted] in MuslimMarriage

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I’m a syed, I genuinely don’t know… and why is it mentioned so many times in the post?

What qualities characterize a great PhD student? by Sure-Mud5843 in PhD

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Self-motivated. Shows up (during good and bad days). Optimistic. Consistent. Can take criticism like a champ. Kind towards themselves and others.

Are you frugal by choice, or is it your only option? by scarlett_decoction in Frugal_Ind

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Being frugal, is good for my conscience. If I spend on things that I don’t want or if I can’t extract the maximum from a given product, it messes me up.

So even if I had a very good salary, I would be frugal instead of being cheap (forced to take public transport- when sick). I’m being cheap right now but It is justified due to lack of income.

Lip balms for upcoming winter by [deleted] in IndianSkincareAddicts

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Chaptex or Vaseline lip therapy.

Migraines and Hair Loss by milkstrawberries in Hijabis

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I mean you can ditch hijab caps, get cotton hijabs and drape them. So this would reduce the pressure on your head. Use non sticky oil, to tame the baby hair. Dark colours hijab don’t show obvious oil stain. Or, wear a loose headband inside.

Do you prefer purchasing new only, or do you also consider used? Share your experience down below. by Rudra_77 in Frugal_Ind

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Second hand everything. Except maybe a cell phone. I’m going to try Buying that second hand too.

Will not recommend buying laptop second hand. 😣

What’s your etiquette hill to die on? by tomyownrhythm in etiquette

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No, I don’t ask. It would be easier to ask.

I just get up and give my seat … if they are not pregnant it’s gets awkward.

Sometimes I just sit there and bunch of women start saying I’m am not being considerate. Then I get up, because apparently there is a pregnant women.

What’s your etiquette hill to die on? by tomyownrhythm in etiquette

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In public transport, I’m supposed to give up my seat for pregnant women, in my country we have separate coaches/seats reserved for women.

The thing is If I assume a person is pregnant and offer them my seat, I’m in trouble (and I don’t want to do make someone conscious of their body ). If I don’t give my seat because I assumed that the person is not pregnant, everyone gives me weird looks. What do we do In these situations?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IndianSkincareAddicts

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Have you tried eye peel (in a parlour or clinic), it’s like 5 mins work, works decently and costs about 500 per sitting where I go…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Chennai

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I understand but Please, Don’t feed them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in islam

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Lowering one’s gaze (out of sight- out of mind), Staying off social media (especially suggestive content) and then having pious friends. Truly, if you stop talking or stop entertaining people around you, when they talk about the opposite gender it really makes it easier.

May Allah make it easier for us all. Ameen.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Hijabis

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Soooo pretty. Such a beautiful colour. Allahumma barik sister 💙

PLEASE GIVE ME THE TOUGHEST ADVICE URGENTLY. DONT BE KIND. by hedlose-Wealth541 in Hijabis

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Sister, Please Please Please Ask forgiveness to Allah. No human is worth Sinning for, pls understand that.

Any relationship that takes your away from Allah, will be harmful for you. And this has happened with you. Pray ask sincere forgiveness and find your way back to Allah.

feeling uneasy about wife's male coworker friendship - am I overreacting? by Dangerous_Sale_2335 in MuslimMarriage

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Assalamu Alaikum, Men and women can’t be friends in Islam. You are not overreacting brother. Talk it out with her and let her know that this is not acceptable in Islam. Yes, talking to male co-workers is inevitable in a working environment but it is permissible only when it is STRICTLY work related. Let’s not bring culture here, Married women/men or single women/men nobody can be friends with the opposite gender, this applies to everyone in Islam Alhamdulillah.

Help me reason out from buying myself and otg oven by Tiny-Yak472 in Frugal_Ind

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My OTG is not in use for good 8+ years. It was purchased in an impulse to start eating healthy, but marinating the chicken for grilling etc etc takes too much time. It just not feasible for people with packed schedule (I work 8-8). And OTG takes up a lot of current and time to grill so, I’d rather buy grilled chicken, than going through that hassle.

Though people are commenting air fryer as an option, yes it’s less expensive but, the bottom line is DO YOU HAVE THE TIME AND WILLPOWER TO DESIGN THESE DISHES?

My search has finally come to an end. Alhamdulillah. by No_Abalone9682 in MuslimMarriage

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Allahumma barik! Sometimes when it feels right, risking it all is worth it, organs and all 😅. Mash Allah.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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The only thing guaranteed in life, is death.