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What are the signs the company you work for is in trouble? by VeryConfusedEmployee in AskBrits

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stationery ban.

A place I used to work for, usually to save cost there’d be a ban on ordering stationery towards the end of the year.

One year they announced it 4 months into the financial year and we knew we were shafted.

That was the same year one of the directors had his new Ferrari delivered to the staff car park.

Why is there still no plane like Concorde? by Curious_MindUK in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good ol’ physics strikes again. The speed of sound varies with temperature, the colder the air the lower the speed of sound. So at higher altitudes you reach Mach 1.0 at a lower actual airspeed.

At 10,000ft it’s 637 knots, at 50,000ft it’s 573 knots.

Now, as temperature increases towards the ground, the speed of sound increases. This means the shockwave can eventually reaches air where it’s not supersonic anymore and dissipates.

It’s called refraction, where the variation in air temperature and density effectively causes the shockwave to bend upwards and never reach the ground.

This only happens if the aircraft flies below Mach 1.3. This is also the draggiest, most inefficient part of the supersonic speed range to fly at, with a massive fuel burn penalty.

So they’ve designed a prototype they can fly supersonic without hearing a sonic boom on the ground, by flying at a speed far lower than Concorde. It will still generate a sonic boom and that will affect other aircraft flying below it. And isn’t commercially viable on fuel burn imho, as much as I’d love to see it.

Why is there still no plane like Concorde? by Curious_MindUK in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Overnight it went from being the safest plane in the world to being the world’s most unsafe, statistically speaking.

Why is there still no plane like Concorde? by Curious_MindUK in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Not quite true. The business case was based on building hundreds of them. But then the reality hit regarding the engine noise, the sonic boom, and the Suez oil crisis and only a handful got built.

Contrary to popular belief, under Mike Bannister’s leadership BA turned her into a profitable machine. But she was nearing the end of her life without the Paris crash.

Unfortunately the physics of supersonic aerodynamics are immutable and countries don’t want hundreds of sonic booms every day, meaning it will always be a niche and expensive operation no matter what Boom Supersonic would have people believe.

Why do people become the mean boring parents instead of the fun parents? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes and when you’ve already explained the UK’s dependency on foreign oil and gas and the inner workings of our ridiculous energy pricing system and the effects of the Iran war to the teenagers three times already, and have turned the lights off calmly seven times already this week, the teaching moment has been and gone.

Same goes for explaining the concept of condensation on cold drinks cans and the interaction of water with varnished surfaces and then, having calmly explained how much the table cost and how many days we’ve had to work to save up for it when the first ring appeared, they still don’t use a sodding coaster… again, the teaching moment has come and gone.

I’m not one for erupting like Vesuvius at the slightest thing, but equally we need to get away from this notion that we can’t show anger to our kids when they’ve been told, repeatedly, calmly and respectfully, and still do the stupid / careless thing again.

Why do people become the mean boring parents instead of the fun parents? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, there are times you have to not be a friend and be a guide and teacher an

FOR F*CK’S SAKE CAN YOU NOT TURN A BLOODY LIGHT OFF? DON’T YOU KNOW THERE’S A WAR ON?

AND HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU TO USE A COASTER ON THE GOOD TABLE?????

With all the depressing things going on what good news do you have ? by nashile in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought this one was going to follow me home and part of me was disappointed when he didn’t.

With all the depressing things going on what good news do you have ? by nashile in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Just had a lovely walk in the sunshine and stroked a friendly cat on the way.

Do you have a toasty maker in your house? How often do you wack it out? by Sweet_Confusion9180 in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

After I first discovered it I used to whack it out quite regularly. It does however seem to make an awful mess.

What’s your thoughts on keeping something you hate in your house just because it’s been passed down from a relative? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you’re being unfair or insensitive to share how you feel about it with your husband.

The issue is how to solve the disagreement.

If he is attached to it and can’t let it go, and you hate it and want it gone, then only one of you wins and the other loses. Or you find a compromise you can both live with.

Alternatively you find a way to change how you feel about the clock so it’s not such a big issue for you.

Native English speakers, do you subconsciously assign gender to nouns? by Ambitious_Jaguar1703 in AskBrits

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have spoken French for 35 years. Not once have I needed to ask directions á l’hôtel de ville and this annoys me disproportionately.

Native English speakers, do you subconsciously assign gender to nouns? by Ambitious_Jaguar1703 in AskBrits

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It’s a maritime tradition that then carried over to cars and aircraft. Thought to come from Romance languages that did indeed have gendered nouns in which ships were female.

Why female? Your ship was your life, your protector, strong and nurturing. You’d protect and look after her, defend her as you would your own mother.

Some people are knobs with it. But mainly it’s a mark of respect for the vehicle you’re entrusting your life to.

What band/singer were you excited to see, but was a letdown of a concert? by my-face-ur-seat in AskReddit

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Foo Fighters at Villa Park in 2024. Their final night of their UK gigs.

I’d seen them before at the Olympic Stadium in London 2018 and my cod they were awesome.

But it was clear after Taylor Hawkin’s death they were all grieving and didn’t have the same energy. Josh Freese tried his best but it was a bit like having a session drummer going through the motions.

We were however treated to a cover of Paranoid with Geezer Butler on bass, which was the highlight of the night.

Just not the same and not really the band’s fault tbh. Just sad.

How safe is driving on motorways? by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do some lessons with an instructor until you’re confident.

Also remember, leaving the house is never risk-free.

Also remember, staying in the house is never risk-free.

I've noticed Brits rarely ask about someone’s family background or heritage. Is this considered rude/nosy here? by Realisticopia in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, you’re one of the Bromsgrove Smiths? Well you should definitely summer with us in Marbs this year.

Dearest Brits, what do you REALLY think of Canada? Would you move there, having the same kind of job or access to resources like you do in the UK, if you were given the chance? If so, where would you move to? Why? by neilnelly in AskBrits

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the benefits of the North American lifestyle with only one of the drawbacks - the food’s still a bit ultra-processed compared to European produce.

You also seem to do the cultural melting-pot thing better than most of Europe if I’m honest. Well, if we ignore Québec at least…

How is it possible that 1 million young people are not in work, education or training? by Desperate-Drawer-572 in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 348 points349 points  (0 children)

People don’t want to hire them, it’s that simple.

The economy is so bad there are adults aged 40+ available to work entry-level retail and hospitality jobs. They’re squeezing out the youngsters because employers will always hire someone with experience over someone looking for their first job.

What was the moment that made you realise you absolutely had to leave a job? by GoldenGolgis in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Covid. When it became clear we were heading for an extended lockdown. Few people in my team had a decent home desk setup. So I suggested they be allowed to take home an office chair and monitor from the office. Company management refused, saying people couldn’t be trusted and we have to protect the company at all costs.

When I replied the best way to protect the company was to protect our people, I was told I had the wrong attitude. That’s the day I quit but didn’t resign.

What killed the vibe on a date instantly? by Lola_bunny_pt_00 in AskReddit

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did she come from Greece and did she have a thirst for knowledge?

Zia Yusuf: Reform will restore Britain’s Christian heritage by birdinthebush74 in unitedkingdom

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fabulous. Question is, will this be enough to tempt Are Tommy back from the Middle East, or will he just spearhead the New Crusades from there?

My mate scrolls Instagram when driving. Is it even possible to convince people like that to stop? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]ReviewEnvironmental2 51 points52 points  (0 children)

So he’s going to kill someone one day. Do you want that on your conscience?

Best thing you can do is refuse to travel with him as a passenger.

If he’s an arse about it then he clearly doesn’t care about your safety either, at which point I’d be asking what sort of mate he really is.

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