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javibeme:
When people ask how they became millionaires, this is the exact answer.
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When you live somewhere, you naturally follow the local laws, nobody wants a surprise trip to the police station, right? The same goes double when you’re traveling! But sometimes, in the excitement of packing bags and booking tickets, we overlook tiny details. Did you know that in Germany you can sip beer at 16, but in India you might need to wait until you’re 25 in some states? Little things like this can catch you off guard and land you in awkward situations abroad. Always check the local legal drinking age to avoid accidentally breaking the law. It’s a small step that could save you from a big headache.
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connorgrs:
Better yet: having an ad blocker installed in your modem’s DNS so every device connected to your WiFi gets Adblock.
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It’s not just about the drinking age, though, every country has its own quirky rules that can surprise even seasoned travelers. Something that’s totally fine at home could get you a fine or worse somewhere else. That’s why it’s super important to read up on local laws before you hop on that flight. A quick Google search might save you a whole lot of hassle and keep your vacation stress-free. Many travel advisories share these small but important cultural or legal notes. Take ten minutes to check your destination’s dos and don’ts, you’ll thank yourself later.
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anon:
It felt so wrong the first time I sat in a disabled seat on a train.
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Ah, young love! Holding hands, sneaking a kiss, cuddling in public, it’s all cute, right? Well, not everywhere. While PDA is no big deal in Europe or the US, some countries really frown upon it. In certain places, even hugging or kissing in public could get you in trouble. For example, in parts of the Middle East, public displays of affection are strictly prohibited. Always check local customs so your sweet moment doesn’t turn into an embarrassing fine or worse.
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They buy the medical debts or student loans for pennies on the dollar, and then abolish them so people are free of those bills.
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Zavaldski:
Or using the disabled bathroom when you're not disabled (which is the same thing in most places)
Though now that a lot of places are just rebranding them as gender-neutral bathrooms it feels a lot less naughty.
Speaking of awkward, let’s talk about medicine. You’d think packing your usual allergy pills or cold meds is harmless. But surprise, some countries ban common over-the-counter medicines. For example, Japan doesn’t allow anything containing codeine or stimulants, that even includes things like Vicks inhalers. The UAE and Singapore have similarly strict drug import laws. Always carry a doctor’s note and check if your prescription is permitted, you don’t want airport security to confiscate your essentials.
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Most student discounts just require a university email as proof.
Hense, never ending student discounts.
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I was hesitant because I really didn't want to not get let back in, and he was like "cmon, come with me."
He goes to the door, tells security "hey, this kid has asthma, he needs to go get his inhaler."
I took off running, not even thinking about the connection, brought the poster back to my car, walked back to the side entrance, they stopped me and I was like "I was just in there!" and they were like "eh let him go."
I actually still feel a little guilty about it, but it definitely worked! Gave the merch guy a fist bump.
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Next up: dress codes! Some places love a good beach vibe: bikinis, shorts, even going topless might fly. But walk a block away and you could land a fine for wearing swimwear off the sand. Take Barcelona: stroll through the city in your bikini, and you could get slapped with a hefty fine. Many cities have rules to keep public spaces respectful for all residents. Always carry a cover-up or change of clothes to avoid any awkward run-ins with local authorities.
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I have narcolepsy and 18 years ago when we were getting it all sorted out I had to go to the neurologist every month to check in and re-up my prescription (a controlled substance, so they would only do 1 month at a time). Literally every single time I showed up on time and waited 1 hour+ in the waiting room, then they’d put me in the private room where you sit on paper and I’d wait usually another half hour to hour before the Dr. would come in and spend 6 minutes with me. Every time I left the office I paid my copay and every time they made me sign a paper that stated the Dr’s time is valuable and if a patient is more than 5 minutes late for an appointment they’d be billed accordingly (this detail matters for later).
I’m pretty patient so I just let it slide for a while. Then one day my insurance changed, I gave them my new insurance info when I paid my copay after my visit. Then a couple months later they sent me a bill for something like $3,000! Turns out they mistakenly tried billing my old insurance for one visit, which obviously didn’t work, so then they tried to get me to pay the absolutely insane amount (for the Dr.’s 6 minutes of time). This was their mistake and I wasn’t going to pay it but they weren’t going to let it go. They told me they would send me to collections.
So, I strung them along for several more months to avoid collections and while I was doing that I very carefully and accurately tracked every minute I waited past my scheduled appointment times (remember I went in every 4 weeks).
Then I wrote them a letter that was very directly modeled after their “the dr’s time is valuable” letter, it stated that my time is valuable and that starting 10 minutes after my appointment time the Dr is considered late for our appointment and that I would be billing for my time. I stated that I was going to graciously forgive the previous year+ of tardiness but itemized all of my time he had wasted for the last 3-4 months. I came up with a personal hourly rate that made my bill to them about $4,500.
They immediately dropped the charges and miraculously I never waited more than about 15 minutes again.
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Here’s one you might not expect: your fancy shoes could get you in trouble, too. Yep, Greece has banned high heels at historic sites like the Acropolis. Turns out, stilettos can damage ancient stones. The same rule applies to other ancient sites like the Colosseum in Rome. Wearing flat, comfy shoes is not only respectful but will also make your sightseeing way more enjoyable.
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Edit- to clarify as best I can:
-We don’t have the space to store a lot of boards, so if we have a say 4’ cutoff it generally goes in the dumpster unless someone wants it. Someone always takes those for a shelf or something or for a job the next day that we know we can use it for.
-I want it, because I have use for 4’ boards.
-it’s encouraged for us to take home cut offs, but not full 16’ or 8’ boards. We save those.
-it’s unfortunate we can’t store those cuttoffs because they are often all we need. I bring those when we need them.
-my boss says that once it hits the dumpster it’s mine. I supply 4 4’ boards from my own house, I’m owed 16 lf. I take home a full 16 footer because I’m swimming in scraps, but sometimes need full boards.
-my boss is aware this is dysfunctional. We are working on improving our lumber storage.