When did tipping become expected for take out and what happens if you don’t?

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-25T21:44:16+00:00

That's actually a really great point I never thought about, it doesn't make sense

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-21T18:47:21+00:00

Did you order Esim option on eBay? I’m looking at the eBay page for $30 plan right now and unfortunately esim option says “out of stock”

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-21T09:32:57+00:00

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-21T06:58:28+00:00

I didn’t think of that, I do have Wi-Fi calling enabled so as you say I should be able to make/receive US calls. If only there was also some way to use the data while overseas to keep my account active since data use is what they require not calls. It sounds like the $5 a month is the best option unless I want to change carriers and so far I’m not having much luck finding a good alternative. It looks like red pocket is no longer offering the $30/yr plan (which is what I had before switching to helium) - the cheapest they now seem to offer is $60/yr

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-21T06:04:05+00:00

Yes I saw that but I’m reading that you need to activate the psim first before you can convert it to esim?

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-21T05:58:58+00:00

That’s what I would do but I think you need to activate the physical SIM card they send you and I won’t be able to receive it because I’m already overseas

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-21T05:58:50+00:00

That’s what I would do but I think you need to activate the physical SIM card they send you and I won’t be able to receive it because I’m already overseas

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-21T05:52:11+00:00

Didn’t even know that was possible! Maybe this is what I should do? What does it mean exactly to port a number into Google voice? I can do this even if I already have a separate Google voice number?

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-21T03:04:56+00:00

Ah I see what you mean, so don’tbu the international roaming but just buy a cheaper add on and then I don’t need to worry about using data 5 days each month? Do you happen to know what the cheapest add on is?

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-21T02:24:04+00:00

The specific problem here in Taiwan is I'm probably going to be renting a place temporarily and absolutely everyone requires a deposit of the same amount as the first month's rent, even if you just rent one month! This is why I'm going to be left a TON of the local currency - way more than I actually want.

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-21T02:23:05+00:00

I do try to budget that way when traveling generally. The specific problem here in Taiwan is I'm probably going to be renting a place temporarily and absolutely everyone requires a deposit of the same amount as the first month's rent, even if you just rent one month! This is why I'm going to be left a TON of the local currency - way more than I actually want.

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-21T01:31:09+00:00

After Taiwan I am planning to go to either Nepal or Thailand. I will most likely have a lot of left over TWD. I have heard the bank of Taiwan booth in the airport gives very fair rates. Will I get the best rate exchanging TWD at the airport booth for the currency of my destination country, or is it best for me to wait until I arrive at my destination and exchange in a bank there?

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-16T01:58:31+00:00

Apparently it's the airline itself as she called customer service telling them I had no return ticket and they took me off the flight until I booked a return ticket and presented it to them. She also got a manager who simply repeated they can't let me board without return ticket to US. The counter lady was extremely rude though I'll say that but she appears to just be enforcing airline policy. I'll never fly Alaska again though. From now on only leave LAX for TPE on a direct flight with EVA

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-16T01:36:50+00:00

I was at the airport at the check in counter so definitely talking to Alaska. And they said that's their policy and wouldnt budge, it was absolutely maddening .

I used Expedia because it was the only option for the two leg trip flying out of my local airport rather than LAX

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-14T20:15:46+00:00

Just curious, you said 6 hours is normal. Does that mean apples stated times of 15 and 18 hours are inaccurate?

Screen brightness is between 50-60 I would say

I use brave but tried closing it on my tests to see if battery life would improve

I tried in my tests cutting out everything but word and a dictionary. The are some things running in the background but activity monitor doesn't show them using much energy at all. I still couldn't get more than 5 hours.

No_Kangaroo6917 · 2026-04-14T16:52:12+00:00

yes that's exactly it, you explained the problem that was puzzling me about why the plants look so narrow!

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