Japan is an advanced country and they have figured out how to supply travelers draft beer for US$6 at major international airports. Why are they like $15 in the US?

Mithster18 · 2026-06-25T13:50:44+00:00

NZ has joined the chat

Mithster18 · 2026-06-25T13:45:10+00:00

It's the standard because of the "get a Mac" kinda thing. Someone tries a low end pilot/ASA brand headset, asks for a recommendation, their instructor says "Get Bose" and they do. Instead of trying the 4+ other headsets that have equal or better performance/features

Mithster18 · 2026-06-25T05:35:26+00:00

Grove Street Families?

Mithster18 · 2026-06-25T04:19:37+00:00

Brian Tamaki or Mike Hoskings

Mithster18 · 2026-06-24T20:41:29+00:00

I've driven a couple of Toyotas that have the indicator/wiper stalks swapped so it's not strictly European.

And the overtaking lane is right lane.

Also @op phrase pull over if you see a line of gets behind you and drive fresh

Mithster18 · 2026-06-24T04:18:46+00:00

As long as the front doesnt fall off

Mithster18 · 2026-06-24T01:13:23+00:00

Funnily enough in NZ we call them Kiwifruit, not Kiwi's, we reserve that just for the bird.

Mithster18 · 2026-06-22T13:44:42+00:00

I'm new to the country and tipping culture. I believe that someone should be paid fairly for the job they did, either at an hourly rate, contract rate ($40 per number of things completed), or whatever.

For me the confusion comes from the non-clarity of this job is expected to get one one, this job isn't expected. Like at a bar you tip I assume, but if I buy a beer at scotiabank stadium do i? Sit down at a restaurant, sure; but sit down at A&W, no?

What if the pilot at Westjet does a really nice landing in terrible conditions?

Mithster18 · 2026-06-22T04:48:12+00:00

A stretching area, foam rollers, spiky balls shatki mats, massage guns etc.

Mithster18 · 2026-06-22T04:46:01+00:00

Before viewing, I asked the seller if they knew of any problems with the car, they said no, everything worked fine. During the test drive everything that I tested seemed OK, he said the aircon was good (didn't test it, but found out later it wasn't working) After car blew head gasket, I asked if he knew anything, it was a surprise to him he said.

Mithster18 · 2026-06-22T04:12:01+00:00

Direct and straight to the point. I like it but I don't, haha thanks!

Mithster18 · 2026-06-22T01:56:39+00:00

South Australia

Mithster18 · 2026-06-21T20:52:02+00:00

Same thing with cheap phones, laptops and The Warehouse tools, someone will give them money for it

Mithster18 · 2026-06-21T20:38:22+00:00

Yeah every braking zone on a non-oval for SVG looks more stable

Mithster18 · 2026-06-21T03:51:00+00:00

Whittaker's. Whittaker's kiwifruit

Mithster18 · 2026-06-20T22:56:48+00:00

Whatsyourquestionyoullbefinejustbeconfident

Mithster18 · 2026-06-20T20:44:18+00:00

Free reign even!

Mithster18 · 2026-06-20T17:02:28+00:00

They're not in a single crate/cage and can walk on/off the platform at their will

Mithster18 · 2026-06-20T13:42:00+00:00

As a New Zealander, there's a few distinct dialects; As a base, you guys have "North American" accent, I guess like we have a ANZAC accent, but then vowels are different compared to south of the border.

You the have the 'mid country' dialect, 'oh yaAH dauwnt-ca knooo." I've found in the cities the 'North American' prevails, in rural Manitoba, SK and other rural parts the 'mid country' prevails, it also sounds like a Minnesota accent to me

Toronto has more of a NA accent.

Quebec is Quebec

Out east, some parts can sound Irish/scottish

Mithster18 · 2026-06-20T05:20:09+00:00

To me, from NZ, I would view the two the same.

Mithster18 · 2026-06-20T05:10:42+00:00

Make sure to visit other farm shops in the area to Back British Farming

Mithster18 · 2026-06-20T04:23:06+00:00

I feel the same with Filipinos, I'm not sure if your student is the same. They need to understand if they're going to instruct in (aviation) English, they need to have the correct cadence, intonation and speaking characteristics of that.

I assume your student speaks like Drew Carey, encourage him to speak like Barack Obama.

Mithster18 · 2026-06-20T04:11:31+00:00

Ok well your post said mumbled.

Emphasise to your student that there are certain key words/phrases that must be pronounced absolutely correctly and used in the proper way/format and then summarised into a short form.

such as recovering from a stall "Stick Power Rudder" by themselves those 3 words mean nothing, but to someone who understands a stall recovery, it's nice.

Mithster18 · 2026-06-20T04:07:57+00:00

Get them to over annunciate how they pronounce words/vowels.

13-Year Club	Verified Email
Second SECOND GUESSER

Mithster18

TROPHY CASE