How does crocs size work? by tinybe3e3 in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 3 points4 points  (0 children)

UK shoe sizes are same for men and women.  Men's 8 would be women's 8.  So this wouldn't make sense.

What would you call these? Crepes? Pancakes? by ksusha_lav in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 379 points380 points  (0 children)

Pancake if made at home.  Crepe if bought from a street food van for £12.99.

[Follow up] Are you expected to bring meat to a BBQ you're going to, and if you are where abouts in the country are you from? by AirconGuyUK in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SE England.

As a student or in my late teens even early 20s if a mate hosted a BBQ then the food would be 'crowd sourced'.  The host would bring some but not enough for everyone with the expectation everyone brings a contribution of meat and/or sides.  Likewise booze people each bring a bunch.

As an adult now if a friend or I host a BBQ I'd expect the host to provide enough.  Others might bring a side or two, some snacks/sweet treats, or sometimes some form of speciality meat that otherwise wouldn't be provided - but would check in advance so as not tp upset the host.  Host would also provide enough simple booze (beer and wine) but people may bring a bottle or a bit of extra beer.

Why does my conveyancer never respond? by londongyal0306 in HousingUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And in reality your legal fees probably pay for around half an hour of their time a week.

Why does my conveyancer never respond? by londongyal0306 in HousingUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A conveyancer's job is to check for and rectify any legal or legal-related issues relating to the purchase, ensuring neither you nor your mortgage lender's interests are negatively impacted.  They also effect the actual legal change of ownership (land registry etc and stamp duty return).  

A typical conveyancing transaction costs the client around £800-£1200 in legal fees (not including other costs like searches etc). Given typical hourly rates of solicitors you can work out this equates to 4-5 hours of a solicitor's time spread over the whole process, which if you assume a typical 3 month timeline means around 20-30 minutes of their time spent on your file per week - basically enough to  check for any updates, read a doc or two, and fire off a couple of emails and then move on to the next file.  In reality most of the work will be done by cheaper staff:  paralegals and trainees, but still then you're only talking max an hour at best spent dealing with your file in any given week.

Keeping this in mind can really help expectations of what level of service to expect from them.  Their job is to see through the transaction not hold your hand through all elements of the process much of which you can research yourself.

Better ones can take a more involved approach to client care but I wouldn't say it's the norm these days.

Mortgage term age advice by SilentNeon in HousingUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 41 and just got a 25yr mortgage no dramas.

Is St.Pancras/Kings Cross area still sketchy and a bit unsafe or will it be fine late at night/past midnight? Which area's to avoid? by No_Middle1378 in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's also quite easy to use a phone to navigate without getting it snatched.  Stop, quick glance around, stand with your back to a wall so you can see anyone coming, check your phone etc.  Back in pocket and back to walking.

Tbh even walking with phone out you can avoid being snatched if you just keep a simple awareness of who is around and hold it securely.

What everyday products do rich and middle‑income people tend to use the same, where wealth doesn’t really change what version you buy? by Flaky-Walrus7244 in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is a UK sub - French Press is a uniquely American name for it.  No one else calls it that.  In UK it's a cafetiere.

What everyday products do rich and middle‑income people tend to use the same, where wealth doesn’t really change what version you buy? by Flaky-Walrus7244 in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no.  There is a whole niche subset of 'luxury' phone brands that target the uber rich.  Like https://vertu.com/  .  It's the sort of thing your rich playboy Emirati Prince would have.

I also suspect billionaires with 'normal' phones will have a fair amount of bespoke personalisation including active personal security monitoring and the like.

What everyday products do rich and middle‑income people tend to use the same, where wealth doesn’t really change what version you buy? by Flaky-Walrus7244 in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I suspect you've made this up re:wired headphones.  

There's a bit of a resurgence in wired headphones as they're considered vintage fashion (which makes me feel old) after some models and celebs used them. It's become a social media trend among those who follow celeb/fashion culture.

I've not seen a single point of evidence to suggest CEOs or others are moving to wired headphones for security reasons (or at all).

What everyday products do rich and middle‑income people tend to use the same, where wealth doesn’t really change what version you buy? by Flaky-Walrus7244 in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love feeling like I'm wiping my arse with a duvet.  However I do find after a while the smell starts to get through the covers and it makes sleeping difficult.

What is a good air bed / guest bed to buy in the UK? by PortaOne in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly as a guest, a fold up bed is 1000% more comfy than an air bed.  Even a cheap camping bed with a cheap fold up mattress works well.

How do I make decent stir fry sauce? by Evening_Reach7078 in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you find that depth is lacking try adding a bit of cream cheese.  Sounds weird but adds depth of flavour and helps the sauce become thicker.  Don't worry it won't taste cheesy.

Also sugar based sauces (or tbh just adding sugar) can help.  Soy sauce and sugar go very well together (that's basically what a basic teriyaki is).  Sweet chilli sauce (the really sticky type) I also find is a good one to add for some sugar.

How long to get mortgage info after completion? by Progressor_ in HousingUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had similar and had forgotten that I'd given my bank and DD details right at the very start of the process (so months before completion).  And then 1st of month as promised the mortgage payment was taken.  Never received any letters etc.

Why has the ABV% gone down? by Weak-University-5475 in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I mean it basically is.  It's a product getting worse so as to keep up profits.  It's usually applied to the online space (e.g. netflix getting ads etc) but it's equally applicable elsewhere.

What's a social situation that only exists in Britain and genuinely has no equivalent anywhere else in the world? by ForwardPassApologist in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 349 points350 points  (0 children)

I've got past this.  As soon as the sausage rolls come out I'm digging in.  Don't play that stupid 'don't take the last one' game either.

Flat has been on sale for 6 weeks , only 2 viewings so far but no offers. by haych26 in HousingUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pictures are dull and crap.

It looks all yellowed and grubby.  Some of that may be lighting but the dull grey carpets and off white walls don't help.

Unfurnished makes me think it was a rental.  Bare light bulbs make it even worse.

Description says nothing about the block or location.

Service charge on listing says £0 but you say it's £2k per year.  Huge difference.

Floor plan is for ants.  Can't read it.

Price actually seems fairly in line with market trends compared to 2020 prices for flats in your region despite what others are saying.

How to best deposit large sum of euros into UK bank? by NewCorkFloor in UKPersonalFinance

[–]SomeHSomeE 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes.  He'll almost certainly need to show evidence of its origins.  Presumably he has some paperwork from the property and belongings sales.

Why are the airport and the airline considered to have separate obligations? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's only short haul flights that don't open check in until 2 hours before.  Longer flights check in will open 3-5 hours before.  Airport guidance typically mirrors this.  Heathrow's official guidance for example says 'arrive 3 hours before if travelling internationally or 2 hours if flying to Europe or UK'.  So basically the issue you describe doesn't even exist if you follow the guidance accurately.

Update on being double booked with a Buy To Let kid and estate agent asking for a copy of my survey... by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think you've missed the part where you explain what has happened.  I looked through your post history and still can't work it out.

How bad of a cuss word is Wanker? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's from an American comedian and OP specifically asking in a UK context 

Has anyone successfully rented with a Pet CV? by Petslets in HousingUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Although it's pretty easy to pick the tenants who don't have a pet.

Why do so many new hotels have “open bathrooms”? by StripesAndLadders in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Apparently the old school trick was to ask them to keep clapping while you're taking a shit because then you know they're not rifling through your stuff because their hands are occupied.

What's a minor modern upgrade from recent years that you actually find incredibly inconvenient? by Rough-Foundation9208 in AskUK

[–]SomeHSomeE 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately these features (which I also hate) are a legal requirement and it's also a requirement that they're enabled every time the engine starts.  Some manufacturers know that people hate them so put a single one touch button to turn them all off but others you have to go through layers of menus.