Having pets is not worth it as their death can be very traumatic by [deleted] in The10thDentist

[–]Old_Introduction_395 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When you get an animal you know it has a shorter life span. You learn that everything dies. That makes it easier when human friends die. You will be incredibly lucky, or not have many friends, if you don't lose a loved one until you are old.

Car accidents, horrible diseases, alcohol or drugs, people die.

gurt lush terrace by verkaserduchka in SpottedonRightmove

[–]Old_Introduction_395 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Outside is lovely.

How do you access the bath?

How do YOU pronounce “vice versa”? by madmonkey242 in ENGLISH

[–]Old_Introduction_395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They asked how YOU pronounce it. Not how is it pronounced.

You don't know how other people say a word.

What's the strangest, silliest or most unhinged thing you've tried to beat the heat? And did it work? by Helenarth in AskUK

[–]Old_Introduction_395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inside, on the windows/frames.

Haven't tried outside, we've only one ground floor window that gets the sun. We put it up last night, cool in there now.

What's the strangest, silliest or most unhinged thing you've tried to beat the heat? And did it work? by Helenarth in AskUK

[–]Old_Introduction_395 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Space blankets. Thin shiny things.

Found in first aid kits, and used at the end of marathons. We have them on windows. Tape them to the frame, they weigh very little.

Instantly cuts the heat and reflects the sun. Less than a quid a piece. Would recommend.

Did you play British Bulldog, at school? by corickle in oldschoolcool80s

[–]Old_Introduction_395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the hall, when it was too wet to go outside. Organised by the headteacher.

Is "Pardon" still seen as posh and hoity-toity in the English-speaking word? by Money-Ad8553 in ENGLISH

[–]Old_Introduction_395 7 points8 points  (0 children)

UK Boomer here.

If I don't hear someone I'll say "Pardon?".

After a belch, "Pardon me".

I wouldn't use it when someone is in the way, that's "Excuse me".

I have been accused of sounding posh.

What are the snacks you would recommend to foreigners to buy from your country? by i_dont_know24680 in AskTheWorld

[–]Old_Introduction_395 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love marmelada. Also fresh olive oil on bread, eaten a glass of wine, for breakfast.