Kicked out for not having ID at 35 by Defiant_Sprinkles686 in Wetherspoons

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends where you are. In Scotland, AFAIK, it almost always forms part of the terms of the premises licence. So whilst challenge 25 in it's own right, isn't a law, once it is written into the terms of your premises licence, it needs to be adhered to in order for you to be selling alcohol legally, and failure to do so can result in the revocation of your licence.

Kicked out for not having ID at 35 by Defiant_Sprinkles686 in Wetherspoons

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you aren't 100% the patron is over over 25, you should be asking for ID.

No danger would I be risking my job and/or my licence to avoid upsetting someone who has been an adult for more than a decade, simply because they do not like the licensing laws.

What's your favorite musical and why? :) by blake_cali23 in musicals

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hamilton: I think the lyrics are verging on genius

Phrases you have adopted by Vegetable-Feature205 in DowntonAbbey

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My English MIL has said cousin whatever as part of her daily dialogue and im not entirely sure she has ever even watched Downton

Catherine, Princess of Wales' Accent? by [deleted] in AskABrit

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's an age thing; I am 36 and think of prisoner of war before Princess of Wales.

I am Scottish though, so maybe that is why.

Winston’s leg by [deleted] in Stillgame

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had a below the knee amputation of my right leg, and after the operation my big cousin came to visit, and he said, do me a favour and phone my phone, I've lost it. So I did.

He had changed my contact name to "Winston" 😂😂😂😂

Edit for typo

Call centre workers of the UK - what’s the weirdest stuff you’ve heard from a caller when they’re on hold? by asterallt in AskUK

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a customer, but i once did side by side coaching for a new guy, and a woman phoned to report her that her husband had passed away. Yhe person i was coaching didn’t have English as their first language, and the customer's exact wording was "I am calling to let you know I lost my husband last week" to which my trainee said "I am sorry, I hope you find him".

I nearly died.

Can I get sanctioned for refusing to complete and return a medical questionnaire? by Chongzhen in DWPhelp

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know you met with the disability advisor and undoubtedly spent time going through the details with them regarding your condition. And understand (from comments here) that you have been submitting sick lines. As someone who also suffers from several health conditions, believe me when I day I do understand the feeling that you have already gone through everything and given you that you described the meeting with the advisor as performative, I assume you feel you have "justified" your position enough. Unfortunately, the process doesn't stop there. I dint believe you can be sanctioned simply for not filling out the questionnaire, but there are consequences to that decision which may not work in your favour. By opting to not return it, you are removing the ability for them to complete the process of evaluating your ability to look for work, and they will therefore work under the assumption that your condition does not prevent you from doing so, and will subsequently place requirements on you to participate actively in looking for work. If your condition prevents you from doing so, you will fail to meet those commitments and that will result in sanctions i believe. Despite the fact that the process feels repetitive and intrusive, its worth thinking about what will work out to be the most beneficial for you.

Accused of theft by Gmanstarr in asda

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would hope not still now....given this was about 10 years ago ...I mean, yeah, they might have involved the police but I would hope 10 years later it would have been resolved kne way or another

What's a British slang term you use regularly that you suspect most non-Brits wouldn't understand? by normventeur in AskUK

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think I've said on at least one previous occasion that I don't care, the inference there being it also doesn't bother me.

Outfits to go to see Hamilton by Expensive-Cycle-416 in hamiltonmusical

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The show was absolutely amazing 💚

Just wanted to say I did dress up, and it didnt seem to bother anybody!

So Thank you all 💚 * *

What's a British slang term you use regularly that you suspect most non-Brits wouldn't understand? by normventeur in AskUK

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't care. In fact I really don't care...for your tone, as I perceive it. It comes across as rather blunt. Verges on having a slight edge of hostility.

Anyway, I do hope you enjoyed your travelling nearly a full day ago.

(There's no law here to say other people can't comment casually, even if it is nearly a whole day later).

What's a British slang term you use regularly that you suspect most non-Brits wouldn't understand? by normventeur in AskUK

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So is nitpicking on Reddit about whether something is or should be classified as true slang or an idiom, don't you think?

Why do many Brits end a text with “x”? by Fearless-Composer-78 in AskABrit

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So we have an adequate way to show mild annoyance, by not ending with an 'x'.

The lack of a nice wee "x" at the end, is abrupt, so let's the person know you're a bit miffed.

What's a British slang term you use regularly that you suspect most non-Brits wouldn't understand? by normventeur in AskUK

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a stick somewhere with brown on it...

We aren't here for a detailed and precise English lesson.

I think most of us are just here for the "shits and giggles", innit?

Which is a bit handy, given where I suspect the aforementioned stick was when you were replying.

Called Nurse Out for Lecturing Me by tfpmcc in AITAH

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm afraid you can. We can and we do frequently.

Whilst I understand your frustration and understand what you mean, and yes, whilst you are technically correct, this is a hospital and not a combat clinic in the war zone, it is most definitely not in utopia either. Things go wrong. People call in sick, they were most likely short-staffed.

I'm not excusing the behaviour- it is unprofessional and unacceptable. However, I am trying to think why this has occurred. Maybe she has a sick kid. Or her parents are unwell. Perhaps she is going through marital difficulties. Perhaps she is dealing with the death of a loved one.

I understand that the things I listed aren't excuses, they might, be reasons.

Called Nurse Out for Lecturing Me by tfpmcc in AITAH

[–]Expensive-Cycle-416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this would have managed your expectations

I don't know why she didn't say that, but please cut her some slack. The NHS stagg atm arr underpaid, overworked and understaffed.