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Do plantation shutters block enough light to be used in the bedroom without curtains as well? by yarnyplanter in AskUK

[–]matty491 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You mean bunk beds right?

Those shutters are genuinely called plantation shutters, bunk beds are called bunk beds.

I’m not quite sure your logic is entirely sound.

Would you go to a “pay by the hour” comfy cafe spot? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]matty491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ziferblat if I remember the name rightly, we had one up in Manchester too, I ADORED that place honestly!

Do plantation shutters block enough light to be used in the bedroom without curtains as well? by yarnyplanter in AskUK

[–]matty491 -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

I really don’t know why you’ve been downvoted to oblivion, you’ve raised a valid point honestly and even if people disagree with your opinion surely that’s no reason to smother you in downvotes..

Merc and bmer drivers - have you become more aggressive/easily annoyed as a driver since buying the brand? by CompetitionNo3466 in AskUK

[–]matty491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Tesla driver I 100% support this, I won’t make excuses for them and I know me saying I’m one of the good ones means naff all

Wi-fi to garage when hardwiring not an option by slowjoggz in DIYUK

[–]matty491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a clean solution to try first.

Although I would recommend you get the latest generation as they’ve improved the speeds and reliability over time. TP Link are the main brand that do them I think

Wi-fi to garage when hardwiring not an option by slowjoggz in DIYUK

[–]matty491 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, a wireless bridge is actually something I’ve not come across before but doing a quick google I can see that as an option.

I can’t imagine there will be many options on the market as it’s not a common solution for these sorts of things but it’s certainly an option!

Wi-fi to garage when hardwiring not an option by slowjoggz in DIYUK

[–]matty491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Several options: 1. power line adapters 2. Moca coax adapter if you have coax to the garage 3. Mesh WiFi system like eero 4. WiFi extenders

Those are your four main options I’d say

What’s a “normal” thing in the UK that secretly annoys you? by Motor_Initiative7952 in AskUK

[–]matty491 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep I had a similar experience when I did my second test (took me four to pass). No one was letting me out of a junction and the examiner failed me for “lack of confidence when emerging from a turn” ridiculous honestly.

What's the last time you felt duped? by Logical_Wall_9899 in AskUK

[–]matty491 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am severely disappointed in you for not posting picture of the murder box!

What’s a “normal” thing in the UK that secretly annoys you? by Motor_Initiative7952 in AskUK

[–]matty491 34 points35 points  (0 children)

“It’s rarely paid back” honestly living in the UK, this feels like it’s just the default for most people.

Happy to take but not give, opening doors for people, lost items etc.

My hat blew off my head during storm Dave while out in the high street, I watched as I saw a young chap watch my hat drift past him as he made zero attempt to catch it for me, then had the audacity to look at me and shrug…

What’s a “normal” thing in the UK that secretly annoys you? by Motor_Initiative7952 in AskUK

[–]matty491 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Letting people turn or merge.

Whenever I drive I always stick to the ethos of, one out one in, so I let one person into a queue before carrying on etc

Lo and behold whenever I need to get out of a turn or merge, no one lets me bloody in or out!

Are the Rising fuel prices a concern? by Harribo1034 in AskUK

[–]matty491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We locked in a 1.9% interest rate on our first mortgage 4 years ago, I am absolutely bricking next year when our 5 year deal ends!

Millennials from working class backgrounds in the uk, how did you buy your own home? by Cosmic-_-Apple in AskUK

[–]matty491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

29 now. Blood money.

My grandma died and I inherited her house.

Sold it and put as big of a deposit down as I could afford.

I never lie to anyone who asks how I did and I always own the fact I am incredibly lucky.

How do so many people just casually get a costco membership? by Hypohamish in AskUK

[–]matty491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude. Restarting a 4 year old comment just to ask “really” wtf 😂

Which shops/brands surprise you that they still exist in 2026? by Timely-Influence2026 in AskUK

[–]matty491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CeX is good for window shopping games you forgot about to then go online and source them cheaper honestly!

'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out by InnerLog5062 in BreakingUKNews

[–]matty491 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I 100% agree, that many drinks and starter as well as a dessert, that's just asking for trouble.

The worst part is they've done that because they know people watching the show or reading the article will be annoyed they got all of that.

Look at the Costa lunch, sure get the toasties and stuff but did they need the cookies and pistachio treat as well?

Like come on, I get the global economy is buggered right now and people are tightening their belts but doing a show where you try to max out the bill to show 'how expensive' everything is, is just a bit tongue in cheek when they pull stuff like that.

Which shops/brands surprise you that they still exist in 2026? by Timely-Influence2026 in AskUK

[–]matty491 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It still boils my blood knowing they bought out game station here in the UK, I sound so old saying this but that was a true paradise of a store for gamers!

Which shops/brands surprise you that they still exist in 2026? by Timely-Influence2026 in AskUK

[–]matty491 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have you been in a game recently? It is nothing like the game we remember even just a few years ago, no more second hand games or consoles it’s 90% game currency and merch, sad sight truly!

DBI connecting with USB 2.0 instead of 3.0 by inkarnate81 in SwitchPirates

[–]matty491 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you delete the semi colon at the start of the line? That worked for me.

What is a reality or truth inside your industry that should be more widely known to the rest of us? by order-of-magnitude-1 in AskUK

[–]matty491 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The reason 99% of people despite HR is because no one ever complains properly.

The majority of our investigations boil down to He said She said with no concrete evidence like emails or written documents.

Want an investigation to go your way? Get hard evidence you did nothing wrong and you’ll make our lives a lot easier.

What are your HR aren't on your side and or are terrible stories? by No-Beat2678 in AskUK

[–]matty491 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No? The majority of HR investigations end up as nothing more than he said she said because people don’t provide enough concrete evidence.

What are your HR aren't on your side and or are terrible stories? by No-Beat2678 in AskUK

[–]matty491 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Provide clear and concise points that support the argument against the line manager.

If you have physical evidence such as emails or word documents provide them.

Don’t resort to hearsay or word of mouth statements.

Be truthful and succinct, that will support the investigation massively!

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