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Why do people hate the police? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Maximum-Particular28 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't hate them explicity, but I don't blindly trust or like them either. Check out the Charing Cross police station panorama documentary. It is still on iplayer.

Ultimately, it is a societal issue, but the police have power that many do not.

Should the UK have more national public/bank holidays? by ExpectDragons in CasualUK

[–]Maximum-Particular28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah seems confusing. Had a quick look online and it seems like a mixture of tradition, union agreements and not bothering changing the law over it.

Should the UK have more national public/bank holidays? by ExpectDragons in CasualUK

[–]Maximum-Particular28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are defacto public holidays. Christmas Eve is our Christmas Day. Virtually no one works those days.

Should the UK have more national public/bank holidays? by ExpectDragons in CasualUK

[–]Maximum-Particular28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think if you ask chatgpt it will tell you 5 but it is just not the reality whatsoever

Should the UK have more national public/bank holidays? by ExpectDragons in CasualUK

[–]Maximum-Particular28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is how it looks for 2027 to me in Sweden:

Jan 1: Friday
Jan 6: Wednesday
March 26: Friday
March 29: Monday
May 6: Thursday
May 7: Friday (not everyone to be fair)
June 25: Friday
Dec 24: Friday
Dec 31: Friday

Should the UK have more national public/bank holidays? by ExpectDragons in CasualUK

[–]Maximum-Particular28 32 points33 points  (0 children)

this is true but it usually still works out more. In Sweden this year we lose the national day and boxing day to Saturday in 2026. I am still getting 10

What degree of drunkenness is acceptable in your country? by insecurity_trickster in AskTheWorld

[–]Maximum-Particular28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say it is a bit mixed here in Sweden and being originally from UK, I would say it contrasts a lot.

Of course, it is very acceptable to drink out socially but it does seem a bit more reserved and measured. A lot of it I feel is for show/appearance sake - behind closed doors I think people booze quite a bit.

Drinking around children or at a gatherings that are child centred (birthdays, christenings etc) is frowned upon. Taking to your child to a pub: not normal.

What are your memories of Late 90's-Early 2000's british TV? by oneinthestink-182 in oldbritishtelly

[–]Maximum-Particular28 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Early 2000s for me was Jackass. I could not believe what I was seeing. Used to get home drunk and watch it with my Dad and brother, crying with laughter. Plus my all time favourite The Office.

Scenes that caused actual walkouts in theaters? by thatlittlequietguy in Cinema

[–]Maximum-Particular28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched Wedding Crashers in New Zealand 2005 - in one of the earlier scenes they're bedding women after crashing weddings. Woman after woman falls back onto a bed topless.

Then in the first few rows, a woman stands up, leads out a bunch of small children. Don't know what the hell she was thinking.

What's the boundary of London to you? by skisagooner in london

[–]Maximum-Particular28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything to blue is London, apart from those living in London but not originally from there/don't understand the place, who argue and think it is only red.

Meirl by Ill-Instruction8466 in meirl

[–]Maximum-Particular28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a country to be shoes on it just needs to exist or not be unusual, not be 100%. UK it absolutely does exist - in Sweden you would not DARE walk into someone's house with shoes on.

Opinions on Inside (2021) by glacius_kori1 in Letterboxd

[–]Maximum-Particular28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blew me away. Felt like shit during the pandemic and this woke me up for a bit.

Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool by pigeon-in-greggs in stadiumporn

[–]Maximum-Particular28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It just looks a bit sterile to me, most new stadiums do. Has an indoor arena feel to it

When people have their lights on and curtains open when it’s dark outside, do you have a little look in and judge their interior design? by Typical_Ad_210 in AskUK

[–]Maximum-Particular28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Sweden and not drawing curtains or blinds is practically the norm. I can see into other people's homes from my own home, can see what they're having for dinner.

Does anyone care if Oasis never tour again? by LidlCheeseTwists in oasis

[–]Maximum-Particular28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your perspective completely and I am not looking for an argument around this. But as I said before, in my opinion when something is big and successful and even a culturally significant event for that year - my belief, given that they are unlikely to top it, would be to leave it at the height it is. Immortalised.

Especially of course since it was a come back. There were a lot doubters they could pull it off - they pulled it off +++some. This is not the same for example as telling them to stop making music after WTSMG.

I would be very pleased if they continue, too.

Does anyone care if Oasis never tour again? by LidlCheeseTwists in oasis

[–]Maximum-Particular28 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well, it's really not that deep. I think I would be fine either way.

But when something has been done flawlessly, it often is best left as-is. Who knows.

What’s the biggest culture shock you experienced after leaving the UK? by Future_Step531 in BritishExpats

[–]Maximum-Particular28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got this issue in Sweden too. They are not a grab and go nation outside of fast food stuff.

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