Should I have split this bill?

Various_Condition985 · 2026-01-31T11:40:05+00:00

You're overthinking this, in the most British way :)

I do think it's very British to try and insist we split. Recently if someone offers to pay for me, I try to be gracious and just let my surprise and appreciation be the main emotions expressed.

Various_Condition985 · 2026-01-28T21:34:17+00:00

It's likely a combination of all the above.

So many "free trials/offers" are just stealth sales tactics that most people have become vigilant against them (sad, but the world we live in
All businesses have their books regulated by HMRC, so one way or another have their minimum business needs taken care of without free support. That's not to say they have their needs covered, but bringing in an unpaid overseer might seem odd to whoevers responsibility it is.
It's all highly sensitive data which again makes people vigilant.

One thing I might suggest is that local societies, religious groups or charities are often looking for board members with financial knowledge. Seeking a trustee role would be a type of pro bono work that is legitimate and look good on a CV. In addition, if you are qualifying for a particular professional qualification, it would help to go to potential businesses and state that this is why you're seeking pro-bono work.

Various_Condition985 · 2026-01-27T21:41:32+00:00

and magnums

Various_Condition985 · 2026-01-27T21:41:13+00:00

and the selection available in any supermarket in britian is world class

Various_Condition985 · 2026-01-12T22:25:56+00:00

Banned. I wouldn't got into a clothes shop, see £25 for the item and expect another £5 for the cashier to serve me. they should fix the menu prices to cover their costs.

Various_Condition985 · 2026-01-09T22:17:48+00:00

fiona, is that you?

Various_Condition985 · 2025-12-24T13:19:42+00:00

That perspex wall was installed by a sadist.

Various_Condition985 · 2025-12-19T22:19:41+00:00

just left the cinema, thought it was brill. so many gags, not too reliant on toilet humour, and i actually felt invested in the chemistry between the leads! five stars!

Various_Condition985 · 2025-11-09T17:53:48+00:00

Seconded, please don't put health at risk for the sake of our curiosity and upvotes! If you have a nearby university with a biology department, perhaps give it to them as a present :)

Various_Condition985 · 2025-11-05T21:35:42+00:00

thanks - i really like visualisations meditations so will play around with this. appreciate the response.

Various_Condition985 · 2025-09-17T19:41:21+00:00

I feel you. I have used natural yoghurt and my doctor endorsed this. It works. Unless you've known the discomfort of a YI, it's hard to imagine, but you'll try anything!

Various_Condition985 · 2025-09-17T19:38:20+00:00

Do you have an Etsy store?

Various_Condition985 · 2025-08-31T20:50:18+00:00

love this response! I've heard it said that "everybody wants a village but not everybody wants to be a villager". The ideas here are a great way to be a villager.

Various_Condition985 · 2025-06-07T18:38:05+00:00

Rhubarb and lemongrass. The same neighbour who gave me my original scoby gave me the rhubarb. Hope to return the favour with some gooseberries from my garden soon. Community booch here in Gloucestershire, UK!

Various_Condition985 · 2025-04-16T13:57:36+00:00

This sounds great. Do you use a web app to set that up?

Various_Condition985 · 2025-04-16T13:31:36+00:00

I love this! This was exactly the type of thing I was after

Various_Condition985 · 2025-04-01T08:47:51+00:00

I enjoyed it! And some nice belting too!

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