I saw an Instagram post today talking about how stock photos that photographers have taken of taxis/buses driving down Oxford Street will be made worthless.

To be honest, I didn't think about the small effects. Are there any others positive or negative that people don't consider? I'm curious!

People seemed to be obsessed with Costco and seem to think it's some sort of great cheap shop. A lot of the things they have are similarly priced to the standard supermarkets and they don't really have anything different or great. What's the big deal about it?

When referring to the good charity shops of this land, my partner and I often talk about ‘going down the chazzas’ is this common? A regional slang variation? We’re south east England in origin living in the south west…Genuinely interested to find out if we’re the weirdos here

Whether it's the sparkly lights, full beam lights on, bluey-white ones, straight up ridiculously bright lights, or the vans and vehicles where their headlights are at the height of normal cars, how do you minimise the blinding light both in front of you and behind you?

I recently got stuck in the right lane on the motorway because I couldn't see the lane next to me in any of my mirrors so didn't feel safe moving over, in general I drive an hour to work and back every day so spent a fair amount of time squinting it through now it's always dark

I've tried the yellow glasses, having my rearview mirror permanently tilted, flicked my fog lights on when they're behind me, just leaving it on when someone's lights are on full and they've stayed behind me - am I seriously the only one struggling with the lights? Am I missing something? Do I just join in and drive with full beam on all the time?

My Ocado food delivery last night had about half the items missing (I was cooking when they arrived so only popped the frozen bits away, I realised when I had no porridge this morning). Probably 2-3 bags worth. I’ve asked for a refund.

I doubt it’s stolen as it is random bits of food/toiletries. If you are a supermarket delivery driver, how does this happen - is it stored in the van in a way a whole bag or two can be missed? If you get back to base with a bunch of stuff left over, is it traced in some way? Is it returned to stock?

Ages ago I got a bag meant for someone else - I was just told to keep it. Sadly it was tinned tomatoes and nothing fun or exotic!

I attended a concert last night in Edinburgh and the whole vibe was weird for me.

It was a jazz concert and normally when a band member riffs, you clap and cheer afterwards to acknowledge their talent. Instead it was silence. The artist was trying to interact with the crowd by getting them to sing and only a few joined in. So on the 2nd half, me and the person next to me started clapping and singing too. This got others around us doing the same.

Then after the concert was over, I started saying encore and instead everyone started standing up.

This was a broadway/jazz artist from the US (so am I) and so the above is normally what happens there and the ones (especially jazz) that I have attended in France and Mexico. I will add, I attended a Broadway show here and I completely understand that culture, as it is the same in the US. This is my first time attending a concert here and I just want to know the proper etiquette here for future shows, especially when an artist is inviting the crowd to participate.

Thanks in advance!

I’ve had a couple of funeral processions drive past me recently while I’ve been driving . How do you show respect? Is there a standard/ well-known way?

ETA: wow thanks everyone. I’m so sorry that some people are inconsiderate!! I’ve been nodding my head to funeral processions that went by, so its nice to see that others do the same

I've always been an excessive sweater, but I'm now on medication that makes that problem even worse.

Summer ironically is the best time for me, because the weather is warm enough for me to wear shorts and t-shirts.

With winter approaching though, I'm getting apprehensive about having to wear warm waterproof jackets, which I know from past experience means I'm going to be arriving everywhere feeling warm and damp - not from rain, but from the sweat caused by the clothing I wear.

Mods, I genuinely did search but I couldn't find answers that were specific enough for my problem (I'm happy to be directed though, if my search skills were just rubbish).

I was looking at google earth from 2009, and the variety of shops in my closest town was amazing. There's only 30 shop fronts in total, but back then there were appliances, furniture, mattresses, fishing supplies shops, pet shops, and so much more variety. You could go there, get what you need and never think to go into the cities. I miss this, all business has gone to the local tescos instead, and no one can afford hobbies like fishing.

However, I still only shop local. I go out, get a coffee, and search for everything I need! It's a shame it's this way, I could do with a place that isn't tesco's that sells body wash lol

Everything is stupid. BBC Breakfast? Dog doo doo. Traitors? You mean amongus. Peaky blinders? It came out last decade.

Are people seriously watching the Shrek movies on loop? Why would anyone pay for any of this omg and who is watching the itv Christmas TV collection before it's even Halloween???

Hypothetically, what would people think about a government funded National Fitness Lottery?

The premise is simple. You sign up for free, link a fitness tracker such as Strava or Fitbit, and complete a reasonable amount of exercise each week. Say 3–4 sessions of 30 minutes, with appropriate targets for different physical abilities.

Maintain that activity throughout the month and you're entered into a prize draw.

Rather than offering one enormous jackpot, the lottery could award thousands of £1,000 cash prizes every month.

For example, 4,000 winners each month would cost £48 million annually in prize money. That's a relatively small amount in the context of national healthcare spending, and sponsorship or advertising could potentially contribute towards the cost.

But the real idea goes beyond simply encouraging people to exercise.

Imagine a few million people who currently exercise infrequently suddenly becoming consistently active.

More people walking, running and cycling. More demand for gyms, sports clubs and leisure facilities. More people taking an interest in their diets, sleep and general wellbeing.

There are obvious potential benefits for physical and mental health, but also for the wider economy. Healthier workers, fewer sick days, less pressure on the NHS, more active commuting and increased spending at local businesses.

And perhaps most importantly, there's the potential for a longer-term cultural shift.

The more people exercise, the more visible and socially normal it becomes. Businesses respond to demand, facilities become more accessible, and children grow up in communities where being physically active is increasingly ordinary.

That could encourage even more people to adopt healthier habits, creating a positive cycle over time.

Personally, I think the lottery aspect is particularly appealing. The possibility of winning £1,000 could be a meaningful incentive to establish and maintain healthier habits.

So I'm curious what other think?

Would the possibility of winning £1,000 motivate you to exercise more consistently?

And do you think a scheme like this could genuinely influence people's habits, or would it make little difference to you?

It doesn't automatically have to be something that your parents, religion or society has instilled in you, but if it is then that's absolutely fine, I'm just trying to get a take on people's honest opinions without judgement 🙂

Hi everyone, I have been working as a residential support worker in a children's home for the last 3 months (probation period is 6 months).My employment contract says notice period is 4 weeks and does not specify anything about notice periods during probation. I love the job and the team members are amazing. I want to quit because of serious concerns about my safety. A young person I support has repeatedly targeted me and has been physically aggressive (hitting me with metal rods, trying to stab me with pens, punching me in the chest while threatening to kill me) and racially abusive to me. I don't feel safe working in this environment anymore. Is there anyway I can quit without having to serve a 4 week notice period? I'm scared that I might get seriously injured if I continue working here any longer so looking to quit ASAP. How do I leave on good terms? I feel like management is going to say I'm over exaggerating things and be disappointed in me. When things are calm this job is amazing but when incidents happen my coworkers do try to protect me but at the end of the day I'm leaving my shifts with multiple bruises that are all about 2-3 inches big.

Please I am really struggling any advice is helpful. Thank you!

It normally gets black alot earlier than this. Is it because of the storm? If so how? What is scientifically y causing this vibrant midnighy blueness? It isnt light pollution

I am currently in central Europe (Czechia) and have visited two different spas in the last week one of which was today, both of which do not allow swimwear at all. In the past I've visited similar nude spas in European countries like Belgium, the Netherlands, and Poland.

The first time was a bit daunting but I can honestly say that I now much prefer these spa experiences to the ones back home. There is something about nude spas that means it is treated much more like a bathing ritual. The whole process feels cleaner and frankly more purposeful, like it's being treated with more respect. It also really makes you notice the difference between feeling the hot sauna air directly on your skin and not traipsing around in wet swimwear.

People are respectful, there's no weird staring or unwanted behaviour, you can just go about your business despite the fact that you're naked. There's people of all ages and genders too and it's not in any way associated with naturism, people wear a towel if they want when wandering around outside the sauna or pools.

In the UK it seems the default is to tag a sauna and steam room onto a pool and call it a spa, or you're looking at extortionately expensive spa weekends to get into somewhere decent.

You can spend £20-£40 to get into a really nice little spa that has no pool but a few of saunas/steam rooms, plunge pools/snow showers, and a hot tub/hydrotherapy pool of some description with the option to order a massage or get some food.

I'd rather fly to Europe for a spa break than go anywhere in the UK.

So, if the UK had a good quality little spa with a European culture of no swimwear, would you go?

I remember that was the glaring thought I had when I first came across reddit several years ago. It's noticeable when people recommend products that cost way more than they need to, attitudes towards poor areas with crime (eg that it's safe because you can just avoid those areas, as if nobody has to live there), and talk of what people do in their spare time while young, and the average redditor's disbelief at certain socioeconomic barriers even being worth consideration.

I think it probably skews to middle class and quite stable homes, as that's who's more likely to be on a computer a lot while young, or to be very into gaming and other activities that get people onto reddit.

I've realised that I've seen 4 of the 18 surviving concords by happenstances without the intention of going to even look at planes (kind of got drag in due to event happening at museums).

Has anybody else seen a load of them by happenstance as well?

I woul love to know what you would choose!?

Its not easy thats for sure!

Just trying to get an idea of how much you are expected to give a child these days, in this economy.

excuse the late night post. anyways, i'm 17. this is my first ever work experience, and it's with my local MP. i'm looking forward to it, but wondering if anyone else has any good advice or tips on how to navigate the next 3 days. thank you!

i'm talking like the kind of thing most people learn as kids and just... never struggle with again. for me it's peeling garlic without absolutely destroying it. i always end up with half the clove stuck under my fingernail and i genuinely don't know what i'm doing wrong. what's yours?

I'm 18 and doing driving lessons, and my test is in March. It's a 5-6 month wait for a test ( at least that's the wait time where I am), which is pretty universal for the whole country, unfortunately.

I was venting saying how much more pressure it puts on me to pass because it means a 6 month wait for another test, not to mention my theory could expire. I said she was lucky doing it in 2018 when the wait was 1 month max.

She then started ranting and said:

" You're 18 learning to drive! When I did my test I was in my 30s and had 3 fucking kids to look after you have zero pressure on you at all you're 18 and have no responsibilities I had children to look after! That's pressure."

I responded, saying

" doesn't change the fact that if I fail, I'll have to wait another 6 months. At least you could get another test in a month or less."

She blew up on me and started getting really angry, and I just walked off.

I understand she's going through menopause but I think this was a complete overreaction, and I don't see why this was appropriate to comment on how worse she had it.

Are anyone else's parents like this?

Those who are due in the office tomorrow but can WFH, will you be going in?

I have lived in the same house share for 4 years in London, and one of the guys is moving out so we're interviewing new people. The other housemates are being too keen on someone that they have common interests with and would become a friend, and making digs at me for 'not being around much' when I work a lot and like my private space/time when I'm at home. I have said I just want someone sane and who can pay the bills on time. They're now considering contacting the landlord to hold off 1/4 of the rent next month until we find someone suitable.

I get on with the housemates, but I have no interest in being their best mate and spending all my free time together. I'll have small talk in the kitchen and go to the pub when the offer comes up, but I don't put myself out by setting night out up. My main passion is my work (the reason I moved to London) and as a result all my friends here are in my bubble.

I just want to know, is there an expectation that house shares are supposed to be really sociable? Or am I okay with just living here because it's all I can afford in the city? The small comments are starting to bother me and I can tell they are talking about me when I'm not around.

i’ve worked in nurseries for years and my hair has never been a problem. i like to express myself through my hair and i’ve had hair colours all across the spectrum, from blue to purple to red

i’ve been attempting to branch out and apply to schools instead and i had an interview as a TA. at the end of the interview they told me that the job was mine if i was willing to change my hair colour to something more natural. it’s not fully dyed, it’s just got pink strands in it

they went on to say that it would upset children and parents alike and that it reflected badly on the school. i was a bit surprised because at my last nursery i had wonderful relationships with the parents. i babysat for quite a few of them and my hair was never an issue. the kids loved it too and called me a mermaid

i mentioned this and they told me that nurseries were less professional than schools and they didn’t want to risk any complaints. at that point i was done and told them i didn’t want the job and walked out

i genuinely never thought i’d be met with such hostility over a bit of hair dye. so parents, would you be upset if your child’s teacher had an unnatural hair colour? it’s a good thing i wore long sleeves to hide my tattoos lol