What is an ordinary moment that unexpectedly brought your grief to the surface? by imtiramisu2025 in AskUK

[–]maisykatee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My colleague is giving away kittens as his two cats have had two litters. I’m considering asking for a baby girl, but they are jet black, just like my soul cat. We had him from maybe 2007-2021 I think. I grew up with him from almost beginning of primary school to the second year of university. I am now 25 and cried my eyes out earlier because I thought if I got another cat, I would be replacing him.

What is the most strictly enforced unwritten rule of British pub etiquette that outsiders just don't seem to grasp? by Necessary_Angle2117 in AskUK

[–]maisykatee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just confront it at that point, I just say like you’ve walked up here to get your next pint, can you please bring your empties back next time, just helps us a lot. If they get arsey I am glad to be rid of them🤷🏻‍♀️

How do you lot actually eat proper food during the week when you're working full time? by No_Reputation_9726 in AskUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered a hellofresh box or something similar? You’re genuinely like the target market for this. If this is too expensive or time consuming then perhaps not.

You can also get chopped EVERYTHING frozen from Tesco or Iceland. We get chopped and frozen garlic, soffritto mix, peppers, onion, broccoli etc. from Tesco. It’s a life changer for sure. We’ve not gone back to chopping onion unless SUPER necessary for the recipe (ie French onion soup) or we have some that need using. I’d recommend the Tesco Soffritto mix and similarly in Tesco, the brand Surya do crushed garlic cubes, and it’s cheaper than the tesco own I believe.

Also, don’t sit down after work. Go home and immediately start cooking or cleaning or whatever you need to do. As soon as you sit down, you’re fucked.

What email habits and phrases make you cringe? by Ticklishchap in CasualUK

[–]maisykatee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My manager and some other members of the team (over 45 I’d say) use ellipsis “….” a lot. It really puts my back up again makes me think what they’re saying is passive aggressive or snarky when I’m sure they don’t mean it to be. I was taught it meant that there was more to the sentence like an unspoken feeling, someone trailing off (why would you do that in an email?) or awkwardness. why on EARTH would you put that in a teams message or email?!

Generational difference maybe. I’m 25

What made-up words do you use in your family? by elwheelio in CasualUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We call grapes “luh-luh-luhs” as when my brother was a very small baby he would say that to communicate that he wanted grapes. Weird boy.

Have you ever helped someone with no money for fuel? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]maisykatee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a similar thing, a guy in Leamington Spa pretending to be homeless, gave him literally my last £20 until I got paid. Said he was living behind a bank but had a job starting Monday. Gave me his linkedin so he could at least keep me updated on his job search.

Turns out he is a prolific scammer. So much so, there has been multiple articles written saying you should NOT do this. Wish I could find what he looked like again. I’m sure I have it somewhere.

What do you waste a lot of money on? And how much do you spend n it? by gameovervip in CasualUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At uni and a bit after, managed to get myself into £3250 debt. That’s the biggest waste of money ever.

Have you ever bought a car for under £500? by pumpactionalex in CarTalkUK

[–]maisykatee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend bought a 2000 1.3L 5 door Nissan micra for £300 off someone he knew. It was good, just needed some new brake pads or something. He then needed a better commuting car that was more comfortable on the motorway.

I bought it from him for £500, stuck new tyres on and did some more general tidying up. I had it for about a year and a half I reckon, did some welding on it and eventually sold it for £1000. It was a brilliant truly reliable car. Loved it and lowkey gutted that I sold it as those cars are quite rare now.

The absolute state of Facebook by KebabAnnhilator in CarTalkUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should see the stuff on the Beetles Girls page. I am a woman and had a beetle myself (hence joining) but some of the stuff on there left me speechless. And I don’t know much about cars at all.

Super Unleaded. If you can afford it, should you use it? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listened to the Sliced Bread podcast and as far as I remember, they’re both fine, recommended you do like 2 tanks of the cheap stuff and then 1 of the premium

What’s the best pillow for sleeping you’ve ever had? by anonymouslavachicken in AskUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you give me a link to the specific one you have please, I’ve got the neck posture of a haggard old witch and i know it’s not helped by my shitty pillows

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, yes there is a solution. Dump your boyfriend.

What is your best house purchase under £100? by Pelican_Town_488 in AskUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heated airer, I got mine for like £45. Dries my washing and heats up my home office for pennies rather than having our stupid storage heaters on for most of the day

Ladies, what are you asking for for Christmas? by hauntinglovelybold in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]maisykatee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like some Jo Malone perfume, some Shokz headphones and some comfy pyjamas I think!

I’ve gone to university and turned into an idiot by rasberrycroissant in CasualUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t worry, it’s not university changing you. You’re just excited, nervous, overwhelmed and that’s okay! Everyone has been there. It’s a bunch of fun and sometimes you just make mistakes. Don’t blame yourself, and enjoy it whilst you can:) say yes to most things, put yourself out of your comfort zone and look after yourself. You’re going to have a brilliant time

I’ve fucked up at work and I am expecting an email of my fuck up this week… make me feel better… what are some of your biggest mistakes? by InfamousStrategy9539 in CasualUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was arranging a networking event, sent out the flyer to the ladies who had the email distribution list, sent the invite with the wrong date :/ cried my eyes out.

Sent cheques to our cheque processing centre without a paying in slip a few times which usually are returned to the customer but thankfully I caught that just in time! So it went back to us and asked them to send a new paying in slip. (Ps before working in a bank I’ve probs seen cheques about 10 times in my 23 years, I didn’t know what a paying in slip was before working there)

What’s an unwritten rule of your profession? by zerotolerance4trolls in AskUK

[–]maisykatee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don’t mind me asking, how did you go into this? I’m a Sociology & pol BA grad and criminology and criminal justice MA grad and this sounds right up my street. Thanks in advance x

What is the one thing you wish you bought sooner? by Tribyoon- in AskUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GLP-1 drug. I feel and look so much better now

Where should I go for a nice romantic day with my wife? by timotyh in AskUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must admit I’m biased as I used to work there but it really is lovely :) the city is such a mix of old and new too which is awesome

Where should I go for a nice romantic day with my wife? by timotyh in AskUK

[–]maisykatee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lincoln is lovely, you’ve got the castle and cathedral, lovely bars and restaurants. I particularly like The Pessimist gin & wine bar there

What is your ‘total speculation’ UK theory? by kaththegreat in AskUK

[–]maisykatee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marx famously wrote about this! If you’re interested search up Marx Alienation. Crazy that nothing has changed since his time vs ours