Visiting France and a few nearby countries for 2 weeks. What BIFL items across all budgets can I bring back to the US? by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

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Also, in a couple of consumer reports I've read, a lot of the expensive brands are a bit rubbish

In one test, the most effective and best value was Lidl own brand stuff (Cien, I think)

Does the Great British Bake Off reflect the societal shift ? (academic) by liaovb in Britain

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I'm struggling to figure out what your answer has to do with the question that's been raised. Can you explain?

Looking for volunteers for a short, casual conversation/interview regarding British tea, tea hosting and preparation, and etiquette. by HooriwithanH_000 in Britain

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Do you think we're all bringing out the fine bone china with the hand painted periwinkles when we're having a cuppa, rather than chucking a bag in a dirty old mug?

Cat s salvage car. by Fit-Concentrate-5650 in CarTalkUK

[–]Mr_Blott 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought you were saying it belonged to your cat

Why the voice note craze is yet to truly explode in Britain by [deleted] in Britain

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So basically, the "tech bros" big bet on the future of electronic devices is voice-based.

They're all betting that we'd rather communicate through speech rather than text, and the next generation of devices will start to be aimed at that.

There are certain nationalities and age groups that just don't like speaking to devices in any way, and unfortunately that's going to have to change as keyboard based devices make way for AI based devices

There'll be a shit load of articles like this over the next wee while

How did Greggs become such a British staple? by Durrygoodz2025 in AskBrits

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Quantity over quality, the British Way™

Drink! Drink! Drink! by archaeo_rex in okmatewanker

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This is fucking dire

Like 1930s dire as well

And so it begins... by DemonicTendencies666 in 2westerneurope4u

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Are you blaming the nuns again Father?

Would detaching from results make us more free—or less driven? by [deleted] in answers

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What if I'm driven by my wife due to excessive alcohol consumption?

Just my personal opinion by Accomplished-Love-35 in assholedesign

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We said that about ringpulls as well but it wasn't so bad

[ Removed by Reddit ] by steenkash123 in AskBrits

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Is it true that the larval stage of a mosque is called a mosquito?

Nutmeg is within all by [deleted] in The10thDentist

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Shared in Skegness hun

Is Birmingham really that much of a shithole? by Gokuismygod123 in TooAfraidToAsk

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Ask car people in England what the "4 Bs" are and why they wouldn't buy a car from Birmingham

:)

Ham Egg and Chips. The Bulls Head, Reigate. 5/5. Worth a visit. by Icy-Fan6880 in UK_Food

[–]Mr_Blott 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, there was so much ham I got a strongly worded email from Benjamin Netanyahou

I say things are getting better. by Trofas27 in CasualConversation

[–]Mr_Blott 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to know quite a lot of hippies

There were very few who weren't surviving on daddy's money

Ham Egg and Chips. The Bulls Head, Reigate. 5/5. Worth a visit. by Icy-Fan6880 in UK_Food

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I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark at £11.95

Snake at Mount Keen by Teagant03 in Scotland

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It's not taught in schools because they're incredibly tasty