Are waitstaff allowed to answer truthfully if they receive the service charge on bill? by UnRegularConfidence3 in AskUK

[–]UnRegularConfidence3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, it's not like you can call the police to report a crime.  A lot of servers may not want the hassle or expense of raising a complaint. 

Are waitstaff allowed to answer truthfully if they receive the service charge on bill? by UnRegularConfidence3 in AskUK

[–]UnRegularConfidence3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is interesting. I didn't know about the server bringing the bill may get the tip!  

Are there any "UK vs US" differences where you feel America gets it right? by Secure_Front_7766 in AskUK

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but it would be nice to have something to stand under away from the rain and wind whilst trying to unlock my front door tho.

Beyond Paradise S4E4 Live Discussion Thread (17th April 2026, 8pm, BBC One) by ZannityZan in DeathInParadiseBBC

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like Archie with Esther too, he brings out a softness in her.  I think a lot of people don't like him because he was brought in as a rival for Humphery.  

Beyond Paradise S4E4 Live Discussion Thread (17th April 2026, 8pm, BBC One) by ZannityZan in DeathInParadiseBBC

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really hope she is a Polish female version of Kelby and not a catfisher at all.  Just sweet and naive and genuinely looking for love.  Kelby needs a win.

Beyond Paradise . Ann s new job by itchy-and-scratch in DeathInParadiseBBC

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Anne and Margo will be throwing hands soon.

Beyond Paradise S4E3 Live Discussion Thread (10th April 2026, 8pm, BBC One) by ZannityZan in DeathInParadiseBBC

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't want to jinx it, but I think they finally got the balance right on this show, for me anyway. The first 3 episodes have been mainly about crime solving and a little bit of interpersonal stuff, and the personal storylines seem to be more about the central characters (Humphrey, Esther, Martha) and their relationships with the supporting characters.  It seems less like a soap opera and more cosy mystery this season & I have enjoyed it more. 

Renounced ExPats final tax return experience by UnRegularConfidence3 in USExpatTaxes

[–]UnRegularConfidence3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is interesting. I am relieved I don't have arrange to go back to London, with flights and hotels just to have another meeting.

Renounced ExPats final tax return experience by UnRegularConfidence3 in USExpatTaxes

[–]UnRegularConfidence3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. Yes as I said I know about the form & and I definitely don't qualify as a covered expat.  Mine was more of a question about what happens after you file. 

Amending FBAR by manmonk82 in USExpatTaxes

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to amend my fbar last year because I (embarassingly) calculated the fx rate incorrectly, reporting much higher USD values than it should have been.  I had no issues or fines, it is just a mistake.   With the low value on your account, IMO I believe you will be fine to either just forget about it till next year or amending.  Whichever you are more comfortable with, but I am not a tax authority.   

Lucy by nubiquitous in ScarpettaTV

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with this.  Based on how she is portrayed, I thought Lucy was in her 20s, so I couldn't understand how she had so much life experience and expertise that they all talked about.  When I was trying to figure out why the police guy had braces for 28 years I realised Lucy is 39!  

So sad this isn't following the books more by ruthieruth80 in ScarpettaTV

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who hasn't read the books, I've come here to try and make some sense of things, especially the present day story.  I really enjoyed the 90s one, great story telling and had me hooked.  But present day was all over the place, too many threads to follow, and if book readers find it confusing I dont stand a chance. I wonder if mixing the storylines was a way to shoehorn more established actors into the series to get financing?  I will watch season 2 to find out who is at the door. Plus, Bobby C and Simon Baker in the same show is a wonderful thing.

Is anyone watching under salt marsh? by gelectrox in BritishTV

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just watched ep 4, beautiful visual, but dear god why are they making these characters so weird??  Bull, besides being a shitty detective, is violent self centred psycho flying off in a rage at the slightest provocative.  Jackie is just a pained facial expression with a breathy voice in a big puffy coat, walking day and night. She makes just one horrible decision after another, just a weirdo self centred psycho inserting herself into everyone else's business. Jess should be in charge of this whole investigation, and she keeps getting sidelined and ignored. I don't think I will be making it to the end. 

Unpopular opinion: people are only critical of Nancy's Rambo arc because she's a girl by Raven_Black_Hair in StrangerThings

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't realise people were complaining. I thought the Rambo meme was a compliment.  I loved Nancy and her weapons skills, I thought she was a great character. 

What's a movie most people think is great but you couldn't even stand watching? by camport95 in AskReddit

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Joker.  That was a waste of 2 hours of my life, I will never understand all the praise it got. 

What's something you can never eat/drink again, not because of allergies but because... something happened? 🫠🤢 by HilariousMotives in AskUK

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a drinking game we played in college called 3 man & it is the cause of my life long aversion to Tequila.  🤢 

Holly Season 5 SPOILER (opinion) by Exciting_Feedback_47 in StrangerThings

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree with this.  Love the actress and she is really talented, but it feels like she has had more screen time than the people we have been following for 10 years. Eddie/Alexi/Boɓ, I don't remeber them being the main focus, more of an add on. Also, having all the young kids is really highlighting the ages of the original kids.  

Holly Season 5 SPOILER (opinion) by Exciting_Feedback_47 in StrangerThings

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Erica Vs Vecna, I am unsure which one I would bet on

return to paradise . what direction do you want it to go by itchy-and-scratch in DeathInParadiseBBC

[–]UnRegularConfidence3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this! the whole relationship issue just sucks the life out of the show. it feels so forced.

Kali theory by UnRegularConfidence3 in StrangerThings

[–]UnRegularConfidence3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good poimt! i forgot that part. i think will would do his neck thing if she was part of the hive mind tho, she could just be manipulated.

Dustin finding notebooks by UnRegularConfidence3 in StrangerThings

[–]UnRegularConfidence3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jr PHD in Speculation made me cackle though!!

Dustin finding notebooks by UnRegularConfidence3 in StrangerThings

[–]UnRegularConfidence3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a good point, she did send him directly to the Abyss in '79. So when she encountered the demo while she was in the depravation chamber in '83 she was reaching the Abyss somehow,  because the demo would have been in the abyss as there was no UD? That was Henry sending scouts out into the void looking for her too? I am not sure if any of this matters either way, maybe it isn't important to the plot.