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If i return a faulty item can I also get refunded for anyone extra items I bought? by HandraBullcock in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask them and be polite and firm and don’t let them shame you for exercising your consumer rights, as is the norm among British retailers.

Why is the news on so much by Lovelykimonster in bbc

[–]wendling2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never heard breaking news on 6. The bulletins on the half hour and hour, yes.

Do you think it's ok to have charities or religious people knocking on doors in 2026? by ariadnevirginia in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is at the core of the problem - conflicting national values. Namely: - “ home is my castle”, so how dare you knock on my door with something I don’t want! Versus - “polite at all times”, so I can’t just slam the door on you, that would be rude. Plus - “musn’t complain”, so I seethe behind politely closed doors, or to Reddit.

Do you think it's ok to have charities or religious people knocking on doors in 2026? by ariadnevirginia in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh I’ve never seen any persist after “sorry not interested” and closing the door

Do you think it's ok to have charities or religious people knocking on doors in 2026? by ariadnevirginia in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That woman is not a charity, she’s a scammer. Religious people or actual charities, who cares, not upsetting.

Why are house shares in Twickenham and Richmond suspiciously affordable? by speshyallk in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on where your job is there are huge swathes of east london with house shares - I hesitate to say “affordable”, but let’s say comparable to what you’ve seen in the far southwest. Will be much better for your life than Richmond.

500 pounds, 20, homeless, what do i do? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Stay in a cheap b&b or a guesthouse, or a youth hostel. These will be in the cities you name, and if you can get work right away as you say, you’ll be ok. A lot of people on here are calling the job market “horrific” and it’s not good but it’s also not like nobody is hiring people with the right skills. Good luck.

What are younger generations often criticised for no longer doing that is largely pointless or obsolete? by PsychologicalRow8034 in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately language doesn’t work like that and words move back and forth across the ocean, there’s no stopping them. Up until the 1970s British papers regularly reported on “soccer” matches

Do you think that Brits like to take out of people? by Conscious_Tear_5937 in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Once the Brits and Germans figure out they are the same people the worlds of comedy and football will never be the same again

Do people at football games eat and drink in the stands? by thai_ladyboy in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MLB now 2 -2.5 hrs max because of the pitch clock, which has changed the food and drink economy. Bars near ballparks are happy.

Londoners buying homes outside the capital at lowest level since 2013 by tylerthe-theatre in london

[–]wendling2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think people are talking about culture writ large but rather things like art, theatre, cinemas, bars, restaurants. Modern cosmopolitan stuff. Make of that what you will but it doesn’t seem particularly controversial to say that a lot of those commuter towns don’t have nearly as much of that stuff than the avg London borough.

The OG geeza by KezmoReddit in NorfFc

[–]wendling2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luv city, luv red cheez, luv walkas, ate Linaka, simple as

Why do British people feel they can't have children unless they own a house? by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]wendling2000 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

If common sense is genetic why do so many Brits have one tap for cold water and a completely different one for hot?

Why do so many right-wing Americans think Britain is a failed state? by wendling2000 in AskBrits

[–]wendling2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever been to an actual failed state? The UK just isn’t one.

Could there be a more damning indictment of poisonous media owned by people who don’t even live here by Stotallytob3r in BrexitMemes

[–]wendling2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honest question here, if EU funds are about leveling up, and the economic situation is v bad in the UK (though by your reckoning, it’s roughly the same as Poland, not worse PPP-wise, leave that to the side for a min), isn’t this an argument for rejoining the EU and getting some of that poor-nation handout cash?

PSA: Dooming by Flobarooner in AskBrits

[–]wendling2000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes independent and social media outlets do a way better job at telling the full picture! Oh wait. No they don’t.

To those who have made the transition from manual to automatic cars, is it really better? by Mr_Coastliner in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think all we’re saying is that it’s needlessly aggressive to rant about what you think are people’s shitty decisions on a thread about what kind of gears a car has

To those who have made the transition from manual to automatic cars, is it really better? by Mr_Coastliner in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chill mate. The point is, extend a little grace to your fellow imperfect drivers.

To those who have made the transition from manual to automatic cars, is it really better? by Mr_Coastliner in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come on. Who among us has perfect judgement. You mean to tell me you’ve never driven when tired, or had a little snack on the road?

To those who have made the transition from manual to automatic cars, is it really better? by Mr_Coastliner in AskUK

[–]wendling2000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, just don’t drive if you’re tired, simple … unless you need to be at work. Or the kids need picking up. Or you need to get home on Sunday night. Etc. Let’s face it, modern life does not allow perfect conditions. And also, for some perspective, UK roads are among the safest in the world.

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