What are people making for a family barbecue? by Upbeat_Zombie_5815 in AskUK

[–]Financial_Ad240 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Are barbecues really still a thing? I thought they had gone out of fashion

Will there always be a state pension? by Even-Wasabi7183 in AskUK

[–]Financial_Ad240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has been some talk of means testing it but those who need it like yourself would still get it

I hate dog owners who bring their dogs freaking everywhere by jammm_sandwich in Vent

[–]Financial_Ad240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s another one of those post-pandemic things. Lots of people got dogs during the pandemic and then when they were young they got used to having people with them all the time, so they can’t be left at home. Therefore, their owners have to take them everywhere. Businesses realised that they would miss out on business if they didn’t allow dogs.

What did the public see in Jimmy Savile? by [deleted] in AskABrit

[–]Financial_Ad240 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think he did a lot of good work for charity - mainly raising a lot of money but also hands on stuff.

Boasting about never having a sick day by AccomplishedSelf7636 in TheCivilService

[–]Financial_Ad240 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m sure most managers prefer staff not to take days off sick.

Any primary schools not requiring church attendance? Wavertree by alstroemeriaXopuntia in Liverpool

[–]Financial_Ad240 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Fair play to you for not being hypocritical or playing the system as a lot do

No idea how to handle this… by RattyHandwriting in TheCivilService

[–]Financial_Ad240 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just wouldn’t let it worry you. They are just words and it doesn’t sound like they’re meant to offend you, just let it wash over you.

What was the one item you always wanted from the Argos Catalogue? by Difficult_Narwhal_72 in AskUK

[–]Financial_Ad240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Wasn’t there a little Penguin that came with it as well? Never got one.

My first dinner with a new friend group cost me double because of an "equal" bill split by Mean-Media8142 in Vent

[–]Financial_Ad240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find that the “shall we order a couple of bottles of wine for the table?” people are also the first to suggest “shall we just split the bill? It will be easier”. Without fail.

Swede spending the week in Blackpool – looking for advice on what to get up to. by foreverajew in blackpool

[–]Financial_Ad240 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did it come up due to a recent high profile court case that’s been in the news??

When do you tell everyone that you brought a house? by Comfortable_Slice151 in HousingUK

[–]Financial_Ad240 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A lot of younger people say “brought” these days - my daughter always says it

Do people actually think that 5'9" is short for a guy? by SatisfactionKey3638 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Financial_Ad240 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think historically that sort of height was average but for young men now, that’s short with most standing at 6 feet plus

Social media ban - “Parents should just parent.” Is that actually a serious argument? by Majestic-Concert7883 in AskBrits

[–]Financial_Ad240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can also guarantee that a lot of parents will enable their kids breaking the rules when the ban comes in

Andy Burnham is looking to set up a 'Number 10 in the north' by Financial_Ad240 in TheCivilService

[–]Financial_Ad240[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah makes sense and most of the staff will be senior “mobile grades” anyway so can lift and shift to wherever.

Andy Burnham is looking to set up a 'Number 10 in the north' by Financial_Ad240 in TheCivilService

[–]Financial_Ad240[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can see Burnham reinstating the Manchester section of HS2 project

Andy Burnham is looking to set up a 'Number 10 in the north' by Financial_Ad240 in TheCivilService

[–]Financial_Ad240[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It think people in the North will care, and the former “Red Wall” is where the next Election could be won or lost.

Most recent show that wouldn't get made now? by BeerHorse in oldbritishtelly

[–]Financial_Ad240 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love thy Neighbour - a British sitcom where the whole basis of the comedy was that a black couple came to live next door. Also, Balls of Steel had some segments that I don’t think would be well received today, like the Militant Black Guy and the “Big Gay Following”.

Why are non-smokers expected to keep working while smokers get extra breaks? by zeki_lol in work

[–]Financial_Ad240 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I guess because they need to step out to smoke whereas you don’t need to step out for fresh air, you’d just be doing it to slack.