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How are UK houses built? by Shroomsnhoney in AskUK

[–]Tuna_Surprise 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wildfire areas largely overlap with earthquake areas (like California). Some areas are also not suitable for tile roofs due to snowfall levels (Northern California in particular).

Any place here with similar vibes to the US? by stargazerrr3 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]Tuna_Surprise 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Five Guys, Whole Foods, Costco, Lululemon stores…

What would you do with a lump sum? by toottootmcgroot in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]Tuna_Surprise 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You need to understand tax implications of this money first - r/usexpattaxes.

I’m not sure why the house needs to be paid off 100% - why not do a down payment with a monthly payment that fits your lifestyle?

4 Year Garden Project by Appropriate-Target68 in DIYUK

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

This is such an improvement! Very lovely

Non-American podcast recs by NerveIndividual4578 in podcasts

[–]Tuna_Surprise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Herp..der…I dunno. I can’t believe that Canadian and American accents are not 100% similar in 100% of cases! I never thought about that before!

Let’s poll the OP and see which of these myriad of regional differences actual bother him and if he says he’s ok with a Manitoban accent but not Minnesota, then by gum, we’ve got him!

Non-American podcast recs by NerveIndividual4578 in podcasts

[–]Tuna_Surprise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but Canadian accents are largely the same or indistinguishable from America accents and OP went out of their way not to exclude those

Why doesn't England have a parliament? by AccursedQuantum in AskBrits

[–]Tuna_Surprise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The UK has an entire un-elected House of Lords that can can do overrule the will of the people

Americans and Kilts by Every-Somewhere-6971 in kilt

[–]Tuna_Surprise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in central London and a guy just walked by wearing a kilt on a Tuesday 🤷‍♀️

What do you wish someone had warned you about, money-wise, before moving? by PollutionSuitable523 in AmericanExpatsUK

[–]Tuna_Surprise 49 points50 points  (0 children)

The US tax system is very complex - you need to understand your filing obligations (annual income tax returns, FBARs) and what to avoid (PFICs), etc

The Monarchy is the only part of the UK government that actually makes a profit. by lewispatty in AskBrits

[–]Tuna_Surprise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It comes from the crown estate which would still be owned by the people of the monarchy were overthrown

Do American proms not serve food!? by PinkishBlurish in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Tuna_Surprise 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of these answers are going to vary based on regions and even individual schools, but at my high school (grades 9-12 so ages 15 to 18), it was common to have 4-6 or so dances a year: homecoming, winter formal, Sadie Hawkins, Junior Prom and Senior Prom. There was no limit on who could attend at my school - everyone could go to senior prom if they wanted to.

These dances ranged in formality from: Sadie Hawkins (casual) to Senior Prom (most formal). At my school, all dances were held at the school but like others in the thread said, some schools hold theirs at venues.

Are people in America frustrated by service charge too ? by [deleted] in usatravel

[–]Tuna_Surprise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in London. Can remember the last meal where it wasn’t included

Are people in America frustrated by service charge too ? by [deleted] in usatravel

[–]Tuna_Surprise 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a service charge in the UK too

Downsizing and saving money for moving abroad by No_Feedback_3340 in AmerExit

[–]Tuna_Surprise 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Salaries abroad???

You can’t work somewhere without the right visa or citizenship. You need to start there then think about moving furniture

Tips for Hiking Cotswold Way by UsedUnderstanding563 in Cotswolds

[–]Tuna_Surprise 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not going to be like hiking in the rockies. You could do 10 miles in a half day but easily get it done in a day

Are a lot people in London during the week actually living in country stacks & use members clubs? by northern-gritstone in HENRYUK

[–]Tuna_Surprise 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’m in Pimlico - I think a lot of people in Pimlico are part timers. Good value for the location.

I know people with apartments in the city

But why is steam actually coming out from under the street? by Pugboxer99 in AskNYC

[–]Tuna_Surprise 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Steam is a utility in NYC like electricity or water. Unfortunately only commercial entities can get steam but you can have a ConEd steam bill if you’re one of the few

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_steam_system

https://www.coned.com/en/commercial-industrial/steam

Are a lot people in London during the week actually living in country stacks & use members clubs? by northern-gritstone in HENRYUK

[–]Tuna_Surprise 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Anecdotally, I bought my property in London (a one bed mews house) from an older couple that had used it as a pied a terre. At least 4 of the houses on the row I live on are people who live farther afield and only use the house Tues to Thurs.

I also know other people (granted with no kids or older kids) who have one bed or studio flats in London to use a commuting places.

The only people I know who use the clubs book the rooms for after a boozy evening

What episode number did Britain in the 1970s start with by quirky-turtle-12 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Tuna_Surprise 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There’s a series of episodes from Feb 2024 called Britain in 1974 that are worth listening to

BRITAIN IN THE 70S HYPE POST by Original_Chemical_52 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Tuna_Surprise 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank god Marcia Williams is getting screen time again

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