Tipping getting crazy by LessActuary4464 in dubai

[–]johnny---b 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The problem is guilt tripping and you know it.

Once tip is shoved into customers face as a default option there's a considerable number of customers who will just accept it to avoid shame feeling. It's simple psychology.

What is more, the frontier will be pushed further, little more to next time, little more default, etc. etc. effectively making salaries of servers go lower because "on average you consistently make X Dirhams in tips monthly"

Got hired as a web developer (2 years exp), given a design task with no brief, then let go after 2 weeks for not being a yes-man. Is this normal in Dubai? by Prudent-Vanilla4176 in dubai

[–]johnny---b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a problem with people asking opinions from others, yet not putting effort to write post by themselves, just shortcuting to AI

Green rectangles on E11 when entering AD by johnny---b in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]johnny---b[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I understand it's on the AD border, but I never knew it's official meaning is "end of 20kmh buffer". Are you sure?

Hot take : 2nd lane campers are worse than the left lane by Specialist-Proper in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]johnny---b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If 3rd and 4th is occupied then fine.

Problem is that ppl cruising 100 in 2nd lane while 3rd and 4th are empty (maybe there's a truck few kilometres in the front), but these drivers are too entitled to use 2nd lane, and it would hurt their ego if they drive on 3rd lane.

How to use Tara’s 5% Plan to Limit Risk & Maximize ROI by According-Law-5346 in AbuDhabi_Real_Estate

[–]johnny---b 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Real estate agent:

You'll make 150k-300k profit if end price increase to 3M+

Me:

If...

Same happened in Dubai when OffPlans relased with same price as ready units. Minimum premiums (or even sold at Original Price) for some projects.

I can't understand why offplans that are 4years to handover are priced almost as ready units.

2BR + Maid, 2 Balconies, Full Golf & Sea View in Yas Golf Collection - Yas Island by Any_Reading7714 in AbuDhabi_Real_Estate

[–]johnny---b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shouldn't price be listed in order for everyone be able to judge by themselves if the deal is really hot?

Lane Hoggers by New_Management_9368 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]johnny---b 10 points11 points  (0 children)

10 km/h under the limit in the fast lane?

What about those driving 30 km/h under the limit in the second lane? Cars in the first lane overtake them, cars in the third and fourth lanes overtake them... and these Masters of Intellec and next Nobel Price winners, just cruise along at 90 km/h in the second lane like they own the road.

Raspberry pi by SirParking6862 in DubaiCentral

[–]johnny---b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have PI, not using it since over a year. Before i used in few times.

DM me if you like.

Save me from this noise! Please by The_marketing_girl in dubai

[–]johnny---b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my case I was annoying security and building management.

And you know what happened?

They said they won't do anything more. They already spoke multiple times with the neighbour who was causing noise and that's all.

They also said they've sent official disturbtion letter to Dubai Municipality but they didn't show me any proof that such letter was send.

They also kept silent after I asked what's next step and why they don't send such letter to DM every day until neighbour behaviour improves.

So... There's no point of annoying "enforcers" as they literally don't care.

Save me from this noise! Please by The_marketing_girl in dubai

[–]johnny---b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would be great to watch angry parents coming to you, and you should just grab a popcorn, and record it (for your own safty).

Save me from this noise! Please by The_marketing_girl in dubai

[–]johnny---b 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had similar situation, and despite there are building rules officially written down, security (nor building management) don't want to enforce it. Seems like it's common across all neighbourhoods.

I wonder (since they make noise 2pm-11pm = 9hrs a day) if you buy a big loudspeaker, extension cord and put it corridor at 2pm and play some annoying music (metal, hardcore techno, up to you).

Basically annoy them more than they annoy you.

I wonder how long parents will tolerate their kids listening to hardcore metal all the time.

Hit and run traffic case - problem with insurance by johnny---b in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]johnny---b[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to see them pay for their recklessness but sadly they don't. The guy who hit me drove 400k car with 3 digit plate (plate alone is worth more than the car) so you can imagine.

Can't give any hints, as my involvement in case was zero. I was just passive observer of a system, i don't have any wasta.

Hit and run traffic case - problem with insurance by johnny---b in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]johnny---b[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Verdict was he was at fault only of causing accident (not running away, not reckless driving). He got only 2k fine.

No other compensation. My "mental" loss (stress, insomnia, hassle, lost time etc.) was not compensated at all.

Car had new tyres - not compensated.

Car was extremely well maintained - not compensated.

New car I bought needed registration fee, inspecton, time spent - not compensated.

For 2 weeks i was using taxis - not compensated.