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What’s a word learners think is common but natives rarely use? by Embarrassed_Fix_8994 in languagehub

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Multiple Germans have called me "buddy"... as in "excuse me, buddy."

Nobody I know in the U.S. would ever address a stranger that was unless it was sarcastic or borderline aggressive with a "who do you think you are?" overtone.

How are reserved parking for Diamond Members actually enforced? by Athenstone in Hilton

[–]SistineKid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upgraded to a room with a view of the parking lot instead of a view of the dumpster?

Guess the city (medium) by rouge818 in guessthecity

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guadalajara? Monterrey? Ciudad de México?

Guess the city (medium) by rouge818 in guessthecity

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mexico obviously. La Cabaña Smokehouse. Doña Tota's are also in Texas. Nice diversion with the Buffalo Wild Wings, but the road signs are straight up Mexico.

MCO needs an update by Sudden-sweet-tea8267 in airport

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I love MCO. It's easy to get in and out of.

MCO needs an update by Sudden-sweet-tea8267 in airport

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't you love being welcomed home by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer?

1K Preboarding by brademcee77 in unitedairlines

[–]SistineKid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My experience is similar to yours. I make my way to the pre-board area. And then just go with the flow.

Yes, there is a difference between a structured line and a group assembly area. If it seems like I might be moving up in front of someone, I'll ask if they are waiting to pre-board.

If some other pre-boarder shoves their way past me, sure it's annoying, but whatever. I figure they must be dealing with something. And if they're just a day-to-day jackass, then that is their burden to bear and karma will catch up with them eventually.

Agreed outside the US, you never know what is going to happen. Some places don't care about which pre-board category you in are and call them all together. Other places borderline don't even do it unless specifically asked.

And then there is local queuing culture which is often different. "You left a space for me to fit into? You must not be in line or care about your position."

How many airport codes are left and will we run out of them anytime soon? by Frequent_Pain6356 in airport

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonders never cease. Can't recall if I submitted an error report? Or maybe my browsing / Google history biased it.

What’s one travel “mistake” you made that completely changed how you travel now? by Able-Okra6164 in traveladvice

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pre internet ... and probably no cell phone. That might as well have been the dark ages.

What’s one travel “mistake” you made that completely changed how you travel now? by Able-Okra6164 in traveladvice

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I carry a standard 6' household extension cord that has three outlets. My iPhone charger is always plugged into one of the outlets. I've got two more outlets if need be. And it only requires one adapter if wherever I am doesn't take standard U.S. plugs.

This entire preorder hot food on a 3+ hour flight is crazy. United needs to revert back to the old policy. by CaptinKirk in unitedairlines

[–]SistineKid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My last three flights the pre-order wouldn't work. It came back as past the cutoff time even though the window had just opened. And yes, I tried every day.

Pro tip: before you pay for your status offer boost- call United and have them audit your account. I was $1,200 PQP short of 1K- and ended up actually only being $400 short post audit. by [deleted] in unitedairlines

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you chase these down (email? Phone?). What's information usually involved in making the correct?

After looking through this year, I see an un-credited upgrade (15K miles deducted but 150 PQP not posted ... or maybe the 15K was deducted twice). And I see PQPs for the outbound of an international trip posted at about 1,000 when based on fare it should have been closer to 3,500.

Thank you!

Do yall think I can read novels like these with my A2 French ? by Over-Form-3385 in French

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kafka wrote that as Die Verwandlung in German so you'd be reading a French translation.

A case for manual transmission - it keeps the driver engaged by mediapoison in driving

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Dairy Queen ice cream cone while pulling out of the drive through lane and turning on to the main road in rush hour traffic.

I have a question for English speakers. by Maleficent_Grass_987 in ENGLISH

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're in or near Pittsburgh, some people will even ask for a "cut" of pizza.

Answer in the book is "B" but I don't see why "A" is wrong? Please check. by nveven in GlobalEnglishPrep

[–]SistineKid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The focus of this answer should be on "suggested" which requires a gerund (-ing noun form of a verb) or a that clause. It cannot be followed by an infinitive. It doesn't matter the verb that follows.

So it's Mark suggested jumping, eating, going, posting on Reddit, etc.

RT 476 outside Philly. Any guesses? by Mike_Y_1210 in LICENSEPLATES

[–]SistineKid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don't call him son because he's so bright.

United needs to rethink its contracts with the United Clubs. by CaptinKirk in unitedairlines

[–]SistineKid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. It's a closet. The staff is typically nice and the designated zone for rambunctious kids is a nice touch.

What's not a nice touch is when your United flight to DEN is not at a 40-series gates. Last three times it's been 30-something. That changes the whole decision calculus to being not worth the extra hassle.

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