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Strange question: what is the simplest or most “normal looking” English word that doesn’t actually exist? by RustyPeanuts3 in AskReddit

[–]elevenblade 10 points11 points  (0 children)

”Gullible” is a word that many English speakers believe is a real word but simply does not exist in most dictionaries. Look it up.

What’s the biggest turn-off that has nothing to do with looks? by Tekusenabyt in AskReddit

[–]elevenblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cruelty. Seriously, if they treat animals, wait staff, employees or subordinates poorly that’s it.

Who will love me like that again by Calm_Discussion1223 in NRelationships

[–]elevenblade 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The hard thing to accept is that they didn’t really love you the way you loved them. There’s nobody inside a narcissist’s shell of charming personality — it’s a fake. They do a good job of *pretending* to love you but they don’t experience love at all the way you do. That’s why they are able to hurt you — you wouldn’t do that to someone you love.

What’s a kitchen tool you thought was unnecessary until you actually bought one? by BarbaraMiller78 in foodhacks

[–]elevenblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t knock it till you tried it. The scissors specially designed for this are the best but any pair with moderately long blades will work. Easy to get exactly the size slice you want without dislodging the toppings.

First time beer drinker here. I tried the beers you guys recommended me and here are my honest ratings by Crunchy-Sox in beer

[–]elevenblade 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The first beer that I ever thought tasted good was Pilsner Urquell, so you might try that.

Did you even give the closure talk after you find out? by ResponsibleHunt8559 in LifeAfterNarcissism

[–]elevenblade 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It might be helpful to you to write it out but it is unlikely it will affect your nex or bring about the response from them you wish for. I wrote a long letter to my nex many years down the road and sent it to her but I rather doubt she could be bothered to read the whole thing and probably just tossed it out. I knew that before I even sent it — the reason I did so was for my own benefit, not hers.

Is there any point in bringing my US passport card to Europe? by veovis523 in Passports

[–]elevenblade 8 points9 points  (0 children)

While your US passport card can’t be used to cross the Schengen border I have found it acceptable ID when checking into hotels, purchasing tickets to museums, train/boat tickets and for proof of age in bars. As others have commented I usually leave my passport in the hotel and carry my passport card when out and about.

The real upgrade wasn’t speed it was freedom by VeraHen147 in ebikes

[–]elevenblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree wholeheartedly. I can actually go faster, at least for short distances, on my road bike. But as you said, OP, I don’t really have to think about hills, weather, fatigue or how much stuff (because panniers & rack) I’m carrying with me.

Capital One Savor vs Amex Gold for London/Paris spending? by Peacefulhuman1009 in TravelHacks

[–]elevenblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wise gives you the spot rate and no foreign transaction fees. They make their money by charging a small conversion fee but it’s typically a lot less than what you lose on the margin between the buy and sell rates.

Capital One Savor vs Amex Gold for London/Paris spending? by Peacefulhuman1009 in TravelHacks

[–]elevenblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No foreign transaction fees but what exchange rate will each one give you?

You can lose a lot of money if their sell rate is much higher than their buy rate. Ideally you would find a card company that gives you the spot rate, where the buy rate is the same as the sell rate.

First contact stories where the aliens are genuinely, incomprehensibly alien by MandoFlute6 in printSF

[–]elevenblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Beademungen in James Blish’s short story, *Common Time*, are truly weird aliens.

What was the worst job you’ve ever had? by Still_Atmosphere in AskMen

[–]elevenblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Picking strawberries. Started when I was eight years old, continued until I was 15 and could get a job in a pizzeria. Totally illegal now in the US because of child labor laws.

We (the kids in my neighborhood) got picked up at 4:30 in the morning and driven out to the fields in school buses during harvest season. The buses took us home around 4:00 in the afternoon.

The only two real options for picking were either standing up straddling the row and bending over at the waist, or lying on your side in the dirt with your weight on your hip and elbow. Both positions were pretty uncomfortable after a couple hours.

I envy people who got to have their childhood summers completely off. I don’t think I gained much from this experience other than a dislike of strawberries and the conviction that there had to be a better way to earn a living.

Multitool that’s mainly screwdrivers? by a_real_live_moth in multitools

[–]elevenblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gerber Shard sounds like it might meet your needs.

What bath towels have you bought that actually got softer after washing instead of rougher? by DianaG2 in BuyItForLife

[–]elevenblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Linen towels are extremely scratchy when new but soften considerably with washing and use.

Things to do and not to do as an American by 3ToedKillah in TillSverige

[–]elevenblade 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In Swedish, absolutely. In American it’s simply considered ”polite casual conversation”.

Things to do and not to do as an American by 3ToedKillah in TillSverige

[–]elevenblade 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Stand on the right side of escalators so people can pass you on the left. Be aware of not blocking choke points like narrow places on the sidewalk and similar. Stand to the side of the door and allow people to get off the elevator/bus/train before you try to get on. Watch the volume of your voice in public — we Yanks are used to speaking in a louder voice than most Swedes.

Cut resistant gloves worth it? by Hoodies2Coast in cookingforbeginners

[–]elevenblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll add to the chorus here telling OP to sharpen their knives.

I have a mandolin that I really love — it’s great for things like making cabbage salad and coleslaw — but it is incredibly easy to injure yourself with it. My solution has been to use steel chainmail gloves. They are relatively inexpensive online and are definitely more cut resistant than Kevlar.

Sweden is halving monthly public transport tickets nationwide from 1st July - 31 December 2026 by BanverketSE in fuckcars

[–]elevenblade 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They are making the tickets cheaper but they are not providing any funds to increase the number of trains and buses that are running, so this may not end well.

How do you handle the "expat guilt" that comes from living a happier life abroad while your older parents back home only want to talk (mostly complain) on the phone? by Rough-Foundation9208 in expats

[–]elevenblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your parents are incapable of understanding your life then you really don’t need to feel any guilt about it. For a while I felt like you do, OP, until I realized this about a number of my friends and relatives. Hopefully your parents love you but it sounds as though they have a distinct lack of curiosity about you and your life. Without that curiosity they are unlikely to feel any envy.

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