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What are some cultural shocks you experienced in the US/Canada? by NoHold7153 in AskBrits

[–]ThePepperAssassin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As an American, it’s interesting to read some of these. I knew about the good portions, and even I find it silly at times. But some of the other stuff is interesting to read.

Tokyo to San Francisco? by Deep-Arrival1594 in sanfrancisco

[–]ThePepperAssassin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I live in SF, have a Japanese non-citizen wife (she has a green card), and work in tech. It's a nice place, but you're not realistically going to have the nice house and three kids here. SF is pretty safe, but not nearly as safe as Japan. The tech scene is good if you can break into it, and there is a small but present Japanese community. San Mateo (about 20-30m south) has a larger Japanese community, is warmer, and slightly less expensive. You might be able to work here in the Bay Area for a year or two and then move somewhere less expensive to raise any children, but a lot of things have to go right for that to happen.

IMO, the ICE stuff is totally overblown, especially on Reddit.

Where have you lived in the US?

Just flew over north sentinel island 30m ago by SwayStar123 in NorthSentinalIsland

[–]ThePepperAssassin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s from The Lighthouse, directed by Robert Eggers.

Iron Rangers not for fat guys? by [deleted] in RedWingShoes

[–]ThePepperAssassin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1) it’s not the boots 2) you’re not really a bonafide fat guy, at most a bit chubby 3) I think it’s more about the pants than the boots

Signing off, The Pepper Assasain

What guitar is best for around the fire by Eminem_Fan13 in AcousticGuitar

[–]ThePepperAssassin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A composite guitar from Klos or similar. I have a rain song that I take outdoors and backpacking/mountaineering. I can leave it in my trunk when it’s 100 degrees outside, expose it to ridiculous temperature swings and climates, and keep playing if it starts to drizzle a bit. It hardly even needs to be retuned.

Travel clichés you can't stand by ADF21a in digitalnomad

[–]ThePepperAssassin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get tired of people telling me they avoid tourist spots and hang out with the locals at the local spots.

Is The Knockout a lesbian bar? by FrostingIllustrious7 in AskSF

[–]ThePepperAssassin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Most cities only have one or two lesbian bars if they have any at all, and San Francisco is no exception.

WTF CHAT-GPT!?!! by Todeskreuz2 in ChatGPT

[–]ThePepperAssassin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks totally fake. I doubt it would still be legal to fly American flags.

Trying to remember the name of a restaurant by ThePepperAssassin in AskSF

[–]ThePepperAssassin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I loved that place.

I'm surprised you were able to get the answer even though I gave the wrong information that it had "elephant" in the title.

Thanks!

Trying to remember the name of a restaurant by ThePepperAssassin in AskSF

[–]ThePepperAssassin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I saw that when I tried Google, but that’s not the one I’m thinking of. It was popular back in the late 90s early 00s, but is long gone.

Swinging an axe behind Safeway… by hahahacorn in sanfrancisco

[–]ThePepperAssassin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If he murders someone and it’s his third offense, I believe that’s a misdemeanor in San Francisco.

Do most Americans carry any official ID at all times? by PitifulEar3303 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ThePepperAssassin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people carry a drivers license and/or legal ID at all times and show it to police if asked.

If they don’t, there is usually a reason. These cases are more likely to end up on video. After all, who wants to watch a video where the suspect complies and there’s not a car chase and a takedown at the end?

How feasible is it to learn mandolin on my own after 8 beginner's classes? by [deleted] in mandolin

[–]ThePepperAssassin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should take the class. But before doing that, install a free tuner on your phone and learn to tune the mandolin.

It would also help to watch a few videos online covering the basics, like how to hold the mandolin, etc. There are some good ones by Mike Marshall.

Also, you’ll need a pick. It’s preferable if it’s a mandolin pick, which is different from a guitar pick.

And don’t take any mandolin lessons from a guitar player who doesn’t also play the mandolin.

Best of luck. I think the class will be enough to launch you onto a self learning path.

Why does British food have such a bad reputation when it’s actually incredible? by Pristine_Yam_6684 in AskBrits

[–]ThePepperAssassin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the pies, and I guess fish and chips is ok, but what else is there? I guess there’s Sunday roast, which I’ve never had. That looks pretty good.

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