The Student Room - Advice on Everyday Issues

What clumsy things do you do?

when she was 22 — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:42:45 GMT

I am so clumsy :sad: I trip over stuff all the time, not to mention the amount of times I've knocked a drink off somewhere. Which can either end with it all fizzing up loads and squirting everywhere out the plastic bottle, or if it's in a glass, broken glass all over the now very wet floor :p

I work at a bar too. Smashed so many glasses. :$

Do you always think about your future?

when she was 22 — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:59 GMT

I used to think about the future loads when I was unhappy. Not anymore though! I occasionally think about uni, because I can't wait to go, but mainly it's just stuff that's going on with me at the moment. College, work, friends, going out, etc. Also food.

Finishing Sixth Form, Happy/Sad?

sheldorofazaroth — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:16 GMT

I cannot wait to leave 6th form! I cannot wait for thesè exams to end. It has been so stressful and so intense that iv been struggling to cope with anxiety! Once I leave the environment of college I will calm down and can revise more efficiently.

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Why did your parents send you to boarding school?

Helenia — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:36:32 GMT

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Originally Posted by Cellar Door

I've always thought that public schools were the most expensive private boarding schools, about £25k-30k per year.

It's not just about the cost, I think it's to do with their history and so on.

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Originally Posted by pizzle223

Thanks for the info! Is prep school like a private Junior School then? At least that's what I've always know it to be.. except I did Infant School, years 1&2, then Junior School, years 3-6... the Secondary, years 7-11. Can you still leave school at 16?

You can, though not so many do. Prep school is private junior school - most of them now go right down to reception age, but there is very little boarding at that age. I went to a state primary from reception-year 6, then moved to my private secondary from age 11.

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Originally Posted by theycallmeeli

Someone a few posts up said that they could never imagine living with teenage girls 24/7 as sometimes they are bitchy(I am a girl btw) but the best thing about a boarding house is that all the arguments have to be sorted asap as you are living with the person you're arguing with and you can't have a frosty atmosphere when living together. There are so many more fights and arguments in the day house at my school and they can go on forever coz people dont live with each other. My year is so close in our boarding house.

You've been lucky then - in our boarding house you could have half of one dorm not speaking to the other half for weeks on end, with the day girls caught up in carrying messages between the two warring sides. By the end of sixth form everyone was very close, but it took a couple of tough years to get there.

Laura Fernee the woman who say she is "Too pretty to work"

Musickid754 — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:30:24 GMT

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Originally Posted by de_monies

She's not exactly massively pretty, and since when did being too pretty mean you should never work? Unless of course she's trying to get famous FOR being pretty, when she isn't amazing?

Samantha Brick mark two?

EDIT: She's *very* high maintenance. She spends £86,960 just on herself every year. Who on Earth goes to a gym at £80/week?

Actually that's not including credit card payments

I totally agree! She is just being lazy and sponging off of her parents, they are not going to be around forever and she's going to be in a very deep hole when they go and she has no more money and no job and if she ends up living on the street she would've bought it on herself.

What country would you rather live in?

Sir Fox — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:42 GMT

Out of the ones I've lived (Germany, Scotland, Ghana) in I liked Ghana most, but it falls in a totally different category, and I would choose Germany over Scotland for quality of life, weather etc. Checking out Australia soon :)

Does anyone have experience with coming across a potentially injured bird?

Mini-Cooper — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:20:51 GMT

It is unlikely that the RSPCA, or anywhere similar, would have saved an injured pigeon. Years ago some friends found one and took it to the nearest vet. It was dead by the time they got there but the vet said they would have put it down anyway as pigeons are seen as vermin of the sky.

What makes a woman so mean? Unprovoked and unprompted

Jam198 — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:22:39 GMT

I just googled this why are women so mean. It sounds common, women are even asking themselves that like they don't even know themselves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZy26S2r38s
Kate Holden: Why are women so mean to each other?

Is this legal?

infairverona — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:17:29 GMT

Whether or not they can enter your room depends whether you have a lease or a licence. Check your contract and see what it says. If it is in fact a licence, as many universities do for halls now, they can enter your room as they please.

If you knew you were being manipulated by a girl/woman, do you fight it or let them?

OMGWTFBBQ — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:09:11 GMT

Depends whether it was worth it.

I would only let her use me if I was also, ahem, using her.

If you catch my drift.

Language of Teaching for Subjects

Mark85 — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:31:49 GMT

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Originally Posted by advice_guru

I've noticed that obviously in different countries, students are taught the same subjects but in different languages. So in the UK Maths would be taught in English, in China maths is taught in mandarin etc.

But when in an English Maths textbook they write for example:

"The length of the longer side of a triangle is called the Hypotenuse"

Is this not misleading? It is called the "Hypotenuse" in English, this gives the impression that this thing is known to everyone as "Hypotenuse" (regardless of language), so shouldn't they write...

"The length of the longer side of a triangle is called the Hypotenuse in English"

Or do they assume you know that this refers to its English name and are aware that this thing has names in other languages which you are not aware of.

Yes they assume you are aware of the basic conventions of writing.

As we have seen from the 20 other threads you have made on this issue - you are the only one to be confused by this. Since nobody else is misled it would be fair to conclude that it isn't misleading whatsoever.

When you read something

Mark85 — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:27:52 GMT

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Originally Posted by advice_guru

Why is it when you read something, you have images of the said thing form up in your mind ? Is that the brain understanding what is being read?

People generally take on any new information in relation to the things they already know. This is how we remember things - we form a network of links in the mind thus link any new information to other pieces already stored away.

Thus when we read something, our interpretation and understanding is coloured by our current knowledge and experience. Whether that is in the form of pictures or not, is subject to individual differences.

For example, when I read that something is, say, 100ft tall - I would picture it next to my block of flats and maybe visualise how it would appear from my flat on the fourth floor. It is just one way of contextualizing and therefore interpreting some information.

How to stay awake for revision.

TheBeesKnees — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:19:08 GMT

This sounds weird but I've found it to really work if you have trouble with tiredness after school. Once yet get home, have dinner and then go straight to bed, even if it's like 6pm. Then sleep until 4.00am or however long you feel like you need your sleep and start your revision then until school starts, giving you a good 4 hours of revision time.

What are the main differences between northerners and southerners?

Tim2341 — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:43:09 GMT

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Originally Posted by ForensicShoe

Why should you never ask a person if they come from Yorkshire?

Because if they are not from Yorkshire, they'll be insulted. And if they are from Yorkshire, they'd have told you already.

Hhahah, that psychology is verging on very complex.

how can i stop using slang words at work :-(

Tim2341 — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:35:27 GMT

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Originally Posted by Love Of My Life <3

Hey guys

I just need your advise on this issue please.
I am third year university student and i am currently on my placement, which i am enjoying it very much. The only issue i have at my placement is that we come across different clients and therefore, we need to communicate in a professional manner.

Although I am born and brought up in this uk and English is my mother tongue ( I can also speak two other languages). But I struggle to communicate professionally ay work :-(
The main problem I experience at work is my communication. For example when speaking I use words such as um, a, like, etc.... By using such words, it disturb the flow of a sentence and make it detached..
I also think alot before I say something because i fear id end up saying something that does not make sense.
When speaking, i can't seem to expand my vocabulary and use variety of words that mean the same thing..
however, a major issue I face when communicating with colleagues and clients is, I dont seem to use real words. I use Shun slang and contractions.

I dont know how i can improve this

Please help

Listen to Radio 4.

Become Radio 4

Shed your old linguistic identity and become Radio 4.

Build up your vocabulary.

There's no two ways about it.

On youtube, write : " Elocution lessons uk english" and there are some on there.

Free note taking app (mac) for uni that allow graphic tablet notes

Floflow — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:18:07 GMT

No I thought so too and got it, just to discover that on mac you can't write notes with the tablet! :/

Travelling Solo

Kallisto — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:16:43 GMT

I guess there will be some English tourists, so it's possible indeed that you may meet English people. But the probability seems not to be high, but if it's your wish to speak with people in English, then I would recommend you to going to countries instead in which English is the official/native language. How about America or Canada?

Important life decision? PLEASE HELP!

odkfn — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:33:47 GMT

It's up to you to be honest, mate. As you identified, your options are:

A. Try find any job right now
B. Try obtain more qualifications
C. Go travelling

Presuming you want to achieve ALL 3 of these things at some point in your life, the question then becomes "In which order should you do these?"

In my opinion, the primary driver is money. If you have the money to travel, then you can go, have fun while you're younger, gain some life experience, then come back and get a job/more qualifications. If you don't have money to afford travelling right now, then you will need to work first to raise the funds.

You could always apply for internships to get your foot in the door of companies and then hopefully by the end of it they will keep you on. You say when you come back you won't have much to fall back on, but realistically you'll be no worse off than you are now, except you'll have a sweet tan, some good stories and an alcohol dependency.

Good luck.

london drama school, no job, JSA !?!?

anony.mouse — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:03:45 GMT

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Originally Posted by OU Student

It depends how many hours a week it is.

That's what he was thinking might be the problem. As to be on JSA you're meant to not be doing anything much during the day as you're meant to be available for work, which he would only be available for at evenings and weekends.

It's either 10-3 or 10-4, mon-fri. For 32 weeks of the years.

Another problem my mums just pointed out is that if you do go on JSA they have activities and arrange interviews for you during the day. And you have to sign on during the day. Which he would struggle to do if it wasn't in his holidays. He doesn't want to miss days from drama school though.

It does say this on the website;

Quote:

The course leads to the NCFE Approved Qualification in Performance Skills Level 2.

So even if it doesn't count as a college or university, it is handing out qualifications, which might include it in the list of things you can't be doing whilst claiming jsa.

Not For Resale - Corner Shops

Origami Bullets — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:18:34 GMT

With regards to the splitting up of multipacks, does this actually hurt you in any way? It's just one small shopkeeper trying to make a living. Would you prefer that they gave up and claimed benefits instead?

Theoretically Trading Standards would be the agency that deals with this sorry of thing, but
a) there's nothing they can do about selling at a higher prince than that which is printed on the packet - it's an offer to treat / RRP
b) I doubt there's anything illegal about splitting up multipacks, though it may breach their contact with the manufacturer.
c) Trading Standards won't care. They have much bigger fish to fry.

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Contact lenses question!

natninja — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:19:51 GMT

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Originally Posted by TheSownRose

I don't know what on earth you've been doing with daily lenses. :lolwut: Comparing like for like (ie, comparing a top quality daily to a top quality monthly), they're not any drier, less gas permeable or uncomfortable if treated properly.

That said, if you've mistreated them like you mistreat monthly lenses, I'm not surprised they fail on you...

I am comparing like for like (according to my opticians) the best gas permeability you can get out of dailies is around 80% whereas monthlies you can get up to 95%

What info to include on my phone's lock screen

ForgottenPen — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:07:44 GMT

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Originally Posted by Tcrumpen

it has a web based interface where i can get the location from it, unfortunaley the free version doesn't allow for "wiping" just locating my phone and locking it

Then there'd be no need for your address. I'm just thinking of extreme circumstances e.g. the thief sending you a death threat indicating that if you tell the police xyz will happen to you :D

Got a random invite, what should I do?

Lilmzbest — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:58:49 GMT

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Originally Posted by thatcargeek.

Sorry for the silence over the last few days. I've been chuckling at the STAG BANTER on the page (and doing actual work). Below are a few quotes from various members.

"Griff were gonna make u drink till you puke all over a russian hooker in the centre of Cardiff LAMO"

"Top stuff, fellas. Just so long as Wand doesn't show the nuns his satchel again!?!!! LOLZ"

"Easy Gerald, don't want Phil being led down the garden path all badger again #classicwand"

Karting takes place at TeamSport Cardiff. ;)

Well now you have to go just to see Wand's satchel, it must be special if he showed it to the nuns ;) :p

I can't sleep. Insomnia??? I have work at 8am :(

xev bellringer — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:09:40 GMT

Right folks it's 10:07pm and I am going to try willing myself to sleep otherwise I won't make it through Tuesday

I'm gonna try the links suggested in this thread.Have a great sleep tonight guys.

Anyone revising for exams,good luck, you can do it!!!

Stories of revenge.

askew116 — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:52:02 GMT

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Originally Posted by Maudee4567

It was a tv series and the main character was named the same and he worked in a policy career, which i just find ironic ;p

it's good seriously though :p although personally I want to know what happens to poor karen :O

Once Carl is arrested/kills himself, Karen and Sian build a new life for themselves. Sian meets a man who treats them both well, and both of them forget about Carl.

Has anyone ever used a gel pen in their exam, and it still got marked?

yennibubs — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:42:44 GMT

It'll be fine. I use pencil and that's fine lol

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laundrette

launderette — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:41:14 GMT

Hi, I am coming to Lancaster Uni and won't be living on campus, I'm staying in a flat without a washer/dryer. How do other students do their laundry? Are there many launderettes nearby?
Thanks for your help!
J

If I reserved train tickets for a specific time, can I leave earlier ?

Alex17595 — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:06:49 GMT

various ticket types;
1. anytime returns, singles. month returns, season
2. off peak returns,singles. returns within a month ect.
3. advance tickets
(compulsory reservation)

if you have 1 or 2 you can take any train that that ticket is valid on (with off peak time restrictions) if you have a reservation you can just ignore it.
with advances you must use that train. and technically that certain seat.

Best Jazz Bar in London?

simeon — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:25:54 GMT

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Originally Posted by ATypicalTeenager

As the title suggests, I'm looking for the best jazz bar/club in London.
Preferably not seedy places!
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks:)

http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/

Doesn't get much better...

Emailing a company after applying for a job..

Belle-x — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:13:33 GMT

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Originally Posted by Fortitude

Hi, I think you should post this in the 'careers & employment' forum, you'll probably get more response, sorry I couldn't help:)

Thank you :) - please could a mod move this for me? x

How many Exams have you got left?

GeneralOJB — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:18 GMT

1 exam left OP? I'm jelly

I have 7 exams left including STEP, not including the Cambridge chem challenge.

A level resit cap

Data — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:45:42 GMT

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Originally Posted by Nathan2995

Ahhh yes, just looked it up on the Ofqual site and it said the same. Got me worried for a second, not sure if it was me being stupid or most of these news articles about A level reform are badly worded lol. Thanks.

The BBC did get it wrong and that article has been widely quoted which has caused a lot of confusion.

London summer 1 day getaway: suggestions?

destination unknown — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:25:40 GMT

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Originally Posted by beccafairy

camber sands is relatively quick to get to from london and seems to fit the bill for you. not sure if you can guarantee that tan though!

Thanks :)

What kind of productive stuff can I do this summer holiday?

Emma:-) — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:59:00 GMT

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Originally Posted by Bookler_Natsu

From 18th August for 5 days

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Thats fine, you can just book those days off (it may have to be unpaid though as you wont have been there long).
There are plenty of places to apply for, such as shops, supermarkets, fast food places etc.

Summer Holiday Projects

bigdave — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:36:58 GMT

Hi guys,

I came back from University yesterday and I have 4 months until I go back - already I am very bored.

I am going to hopefully start a new job in around a month but I need something to do until then otherwise I will fill my days playing Football Manager and watching porn!

I am going to start going swimming tomorrow and hope to swim a mile by the end of summer but what else to do? I want something to do other than being on my laptop!

Any suggestions....?

Not sure whether or not to do the third year and stick with a foundation degree

Sapphire_Eyes — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:14:16 GMT

Take out a year and work and improve your cv that way and gain more employment with your freelance photography and your m&s.

Get 'Real World' experience then do the top-up when you feel ready. That way you know what you want to do as a 3rd year project.

Certainly ask for a meeting with your tutor to discuss your work on where you need to improve, if they dont take it further.

Do pass your foundation degree and get the best grade on that, it does look good on the CV as well.

Multiple Choice Exam- had to write in pencil, wrote in ink??

Meaux — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:35:47 GMT

The exam was actually a fake test. The real exam was whether or not you followed the instructions & used the correct stationary!

Seriously though, you'll be fine don't worry. :)

Who has deleted their facebook

Nutella:3 — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:27:16 GMT

I deactivated it from the ages of 16-18 but when I went to Uni I activated it again. Tbh I missed out on a lot, lost contact with a LOT of people, and when I activated it again I was shocked at how many people had had babies since school!!!
I have it just to 'have it' because then at least I can contact someone if I need to, and it's good for keeping in touch with societies and stuff.
I actually try not to have many photos of myself on there either, as I said I don't really use it for that.

Quick facebook question?

Nutella:3 — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:06:49 GMT

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Originally Posted by The_Last_Melon

Maybe Facebook suggested them in the "people you may know" thing.

Awkward when we have no mutual friends. Woops..

Lights on or off

xXHolly_90Xx — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:04:10 GMT

Yeah I like a little light.
I don't like them being off because I can't see a thing. I'd rather see my boyfriend lol
I also don't like them on full because I'm so self concious!

Dimmed is perfect

Birthday Venues

xXHolly_90Xx — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:02:20 GMT

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Originally Posted by luvcats

How about a coffee crawl? Similar to a pub crawl but with coffee shops instead. When I did it with a group of my friends we only went to independent coffee shops and had desserts, hot drinks and cold drinks. It was a fun day and it may not be a celebration as such but the family dinner can be a celebration whereas the coffee crawl can just be a fun event with your friends that will suit everyone.

That's an amazing idea!
I'm just not so sure because I don't drink any hot drinks lol
but thanks! :)

Summer: Home or Uni?

vedderfan94 — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:07:34 GMT

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Originally Posted by iamsuperwoman

For ****s sake can someone answer me?

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nah

Where to go after clubbing.

Jkn — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:42 GMT

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Originally Posted by jumblehunter

Where do people go after clubbing.

Got my prom coming up and the plan was to go to prom, go out clubbing, and then there was a house party being hosted by a guy in my year. Unfortunately, because someone let slip to his mum, the house parties off. My parents won't be willing to come and collect me at 3 in the morning after clubbing, yet they'd also be annoyed if I walked 5 miles home and snuck in to bed (they'll say "oh you shouldn't have had to walk, you should have called us and we'd have come and picked you up.) No one else is going to offer up their house, and I really don't want to have to stay in the club till six or whenever it closes (theres live music at the prom, so my ears would literally die.) What are my options. What are the pro's and cons of each option.

Taxi?

Why not do something random for prom! At my school, almost no-one went because they had organised it terribly but (somehow?!) well over a hundred people made their way to a field in the middle of nowhere 15 miles away for an all-night rave in these marquee things! :D Moral of the story: Don't go home at 3! :E

Also... you can always "paratroop" ;)

Should i leave boarding school

lizzie96 — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:44:13 GMT

my parents know everything and have got me a new school place but apart from that say its my choice. Yes my tutors and housemistress know but have not being very helpful, other then asking if I want her to tell them off which i obvisly said no to.

Should I buy a MacBook?

officelinebacker — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:38:59 GMT

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Originally Posted by xev bellringer

I love my macbookpro to bits. Go for it. Download google chrome and you can sync your open internet web pages on your phone, if you have an android phone.

Not like you can do that on Windows or anything.

Can you PLEASE just answer this thread?! £&!%$¥

iamsuperwoman — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:41:00 GMT

Hi :-)

I would like some help deciding what to do. I have currently paid my first month of rent for university and I am on course to finish paying the second half by June.

I love the freedom that comes with living alone but I'm not good with money and I would hate to starve in my new house because of this very reason over summer.

I also have exams to do in August I'd rather my parents did not know about. In addition to that I'm believe I have work experience lined up this summer (one week so far) and I'm planning on applying for another.

Problem is, I'm planning on getting a second job if I was to stay at uni. Assuming I was to get the second internship I don't know how I would possibly commute :-/ unless my assumed second job gave me a holiday :-/

Hmm! Whereas if I go home I don't pay for rent but I still pay for my uni house, but the noise, fights and spending on housing stuff kills my purse. Plus the integration on how I spend my money would drive me nuts.

What should I do? Because travelling back home to London for my internships would be great!

P.S.: I work weekends at my current job.

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Blacked out the other nighr

Darth Stewie — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:41:45 GMT

It's just a memory thing if you black out certain times after drinking, alcohol is a systematic drug that affects pretty much all parts of the brain especially the hippocampus which is where nearly all memory formation goes on, basically drinking stops the hippocampus processing short term memories and turning them into long term memories. It isn't really linked to how you acted, it might also be possible to remember by certain triggers for instance talking to someone just generally about where you went or possibly revisiting the location. But not remembering doesn't mean you went crazy or anything like that.

Got an uni exam next week and only started revising now. Need advice

mojojojo101 — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:12 GMT

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Originally Posted by po10tial

How do you do well in multiple choice papers?

Treat it like a normal exam, if there's something you can't do, eliminate the stupid answers and see what's left. Most importantly don't leave anything blank.

My revision usually only starts a week or 2 before an exam and I don't tend to do badly. What you have to do is revise smart, rather than lots. Look at the past papers and think about not only those particular questions but also the style of question and what it's asking you to do. Normally exam questions are written by your lecturers so use your knowledge of them and any work they have set previously to shape how you revise their topics. Also seeing as you've done well on the coursework don't be afraid to use that (and the feedback you got) as a tool to revise with.

How to talk to people on MeetMe?

This Honest — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:03:54 GMT

Comment about their biography. Be different!

Think about how many guys will send a boring message like hey or hey how are you? What makes you think they'll pick your boring message out of tons of boring unread messages...

Of course, you get some girls who are so stuck up, they won't reply regardless of how good you start the convo because they are picky.

What's it like being drunk?

kjærlighet — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:27:51 GMT

I have a habit of being over complimentary when I'm drunk. I told a bouncer he had a nice bum once. :$

18th Party help?

Maudee4567 — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:09:59 GMT

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Originally Posted by louisjevans

Have you seen the film 'project X'?

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aye but I rather like my house :p

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Originally Posted by pinksugar

I went to a beach themed party last summer and there was a mini blow up paddling pool in the garden and it either had rubber ducks or ice and drinks in it I can't really remember :')

Try and get each girl to talk to a guy so the guys are split up a bit and not just talking to each other?

I think if you used plastic cups for everything but beer, and gave everyone umbrellas or straws it wouldn't be obvious what they are drinking. Also maybe put the drinks away from the food/ dancing so people don't see what everyone's drinking?

You could have cute lanterns for dim light

maybe talk to the people that bring weed (I usually find that these people don't drink as much anyway) to not let others smoke or something so you don't get loads of people who aren't used to it smoking?

I don't even like vodka jelly ha

random ways to get people involved: that game suck and blow that's from the film Clueless, drinking games, introduce people who have similar interests to each other, put the food/ drink in different places so people can't just stay in the same place all night, you could even do that game where everyone has a sticker on their head and they have to guess what famous person is written there (this is probably best at the beginning), don't put enough chairs for everyone to sit down...

(Wrote loads again! /: )

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ok well I will definatly have a padling pool XD I just need rubber ducks now...

oh yeah assign a girl to a guy... that could actually work!

true that, only problem is once people get drunk iti gets obvious who drinks and who doesnt.. but drunk peope aren't very good at noticing things :p

yeah I wll try doing that just crossing fingers there won't be any weed then XD

I don't know that game.. oh well I'll just watch the film i guess D that is afun game!! although some people tend to just write non existing names sometimes which just ruins it but who cares XD

(very helpful long answer though? :p )

What's your ideal sleeping environment?

CC2010 — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:01:09 GMT

Have to have a source of light.
Door locked at uni. But at home, landing light switched on with the door slightly ajar.

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Why is my fern dying?

Chlorophile — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:58:56 GMT

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Originally Posted by PhoenixFortune

That looks similar to a Christmas fern. Most websites recommend watering the soil regularly to maintain a constant supply of moisture, misting the leaves to increase humidity, and using granular fertiliser annually.

Thanks. I'll try to water them more then.

You ever had a stranger say anything to you?

Quilt — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:43:28 GMT

I seem to regularly get strangers talking to me, asking me questions etc. I'd like to think it's because I'm approachable? I always smile at people if we make eye contact, and if somebody talks to me I'll always respond cheerfully. I think it's because I'd feel really guilty if I ignored/acted rude towards a stranger, you never know what kind of day they've had! I know if a stranger was rude to me on a bad day it'd really get me down.

Dad Found Stuff On My PC ....

pessimist — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:37:37 GMT

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Originally Posted by Maudee4567

create an innocently named document with useful links lost somewhere in a boring file?

Spoken like a professional ;)

How to get an oil/fat stain out of my trousers

myblueheaven339 — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:33:43 GMT

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Originally Posted by Movember

thanks. where can i buy it from?

I think I got it from morrisons.

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what's OP?

Minecraft27 — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:33:30 GMT

Original post, Overpowered, Opening paragraph, A vector, etc etc.
There are so many things OP can mean.

Family pressure, the job market & career options

SPB — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:30:11 GMT

xoxoxo? Are you really a bloke? Also, what's the book about brah? I suggest writing about vampires.

New driver in Cornwall (recommendations?)

LittleRedMonster — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:08:09 GMT

South west cornwall, so from Truro downwards.

Best motivational speeches/quotes you've heard?

liowwc — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:07:25 GMT

"do not suicide or else you will go to hell." - Anonymous

Is going busking worth it?

spcgrs — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:35:45 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linzikins

I never give money to buskers to me it's a form of begging. There is a woman near my work that comes and plays the violin to a music tape every week, the same 4 songs and I swear I have never wanted to cut a string on an instrument so bad! There is also a little man that plays a flute and actually asks for money when people walk past.

When people do donate they only give like pennies anyway so making back your £50 for the amp might not even happen. Surely there are other ways? To me it completely depends on what the money is for and how you go about it.

Sorry for my harsh views I just don't support busking.

Begging? Begging!!? You are so out of order! Street musicians have been with us for as long as there have been streets! It is not begging! It's working at being a musician it's what we do! Blues musicians as noted as John Lee Hooker, The Reverend Gary Davis, Little Walter, Sonny Terry and on all were street musicians. Same with a lot of Jazz and occasionally classical musicians too, the folk boom of the 60's was founded on street musicians, Donavon, Ralph McTell (Streets of London, dah!) I am a musician of over 30 years I work for a church at weekends, I teach and I play gigs and yes at times I busk! All of these are legitimate ways of earning money from the art that a musician has often poured their life into. Most clubs and bars do not want to pay musicians what they are worth, (it often works out to be less than minimum wage) or nothing "because it's good exposure" (depends what city what club) or they'll pay a DJ. These days most people don't even want to pay for the music they consume at all with illegal downloading all but bankrupting the record industry so before you go looking down your nose at the humble street musician who most likely just trying to pay their bills between gigs, take a look at your itunes and work out how much free music you listen too, even if you don't download have you ever borrowed a CD and copied it?. Some consider that stealing.
so Begging? Sure!

Does anyone worry about this?

Ace Ten — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:58:37 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runninground

No, i've just accepted an accounting apprenticeship

Go you.

Should you apologize for something that is not your fault?

beckaroo7 — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:58:35 GMT

This is too general to decide. But probably not, if the situation really is this black and white. However, apologizing is probably the best thing for you to do, which is annoying

Working with man eaters!

kka25 — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:41:31 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by McHumpy92

I could deal with it through lies...that's why lies were made for so you don't have to deal with the truth. Just got to think of a good lie which will stop her pestering me but also not upset her.

Fart loudly in front of her; that will make her go away. Maybe, pick your nose and do it in front her; a definite turn off.

Want to move to America permenantly need some advice

totherescue — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:36:04 GMT

uou have plently of time, by the time your 18, you wil probably want to be something else

Lovefilm.com - DON'T sign up (biggest pathetic con ever)

Luke Bowden — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:32:04 GMT

I worked for coroprate jungle for 3 months who are the face of love film whithin the shopping centers. I can honestly say ive never worked for a worse company in my life the management fine u silly amounts of money unfairly, every rep is taught to miss sell by resigning people is is the heart and soal of how corprate jungle make their money from love film. If u dont drive u will be getting up at 6am so u can travel up to 60 miles to work everyday this aint bull**** just everyday life working for corprate jungle. I would seriously think twice b4 u work for them.

Jury duty - letter went to my old address, what will happen?

TattyBoJangles — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:41:00 GMT

It must happen all the time; what if the letter comes through when someone's on holiday or suchlike?

If I remember correctly, when my mum was called up to do it, she got plenty of notice. Just contact them as soon as you can and I'm sure it'll be fine.

To be honest, if I were you, I'd be more concerned that this woman is opening your post..

Should I resign?

Rybee — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:14:49 GMT

If you're past your probationary period then he can only fairly dismiss you.

Here's a list of fair reasons to dismiss you:
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/fair-reasons-for-dismissal

I dont know what i want for my birthday?

Hi, How are you ? — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:12:17 GMT

What about not having nothing?

Anyone forget how old they are??

Caity13 — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:15:59 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laomedeia

Probably because the conversation is about your car. I assume 2005 is the year it was registered.

No. I never forget my age. I may be an idiot but im not that dull.

Ha ha, unfortunately I can't even drive, so that isn't the solution :L

Does time go fast or slooooow for you?

A Cat — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:35:33 GMT

Sometimes it feels like I'm waiting, in which case when one is waiting time always goes slow.

At the same time, the past 20 years of my life have gone to nothingness - not entirely - since I am here as a culmination of my past experiences, but I will go to nothingness too.

The only thing that matters is the present moment. If you're not feeling well in the present, look to what you take to be the truth, and your attitude towards the truth.

Helpon writing a short Bio for a College position?!

I'veGotAHadron — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:26:19 GMT

I have to write a Bio of myself for the position as Student Governor and I am really stuck on how to write it or how to start !
My audience will be College students (They will be voting for me .. or other people ...)

Are you still impressed when somebody says they are a doctor?

becky1995 — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:15:33 GMT

on the whole they do a valuable job, but there are other jobs where the individuals do just as valuable work but don't get the recognition. My aunt used to work really long hours as a hospital nurse but never really got the wages or the respect she deserved. She always did her job with a smile, never complained.

If you were re-incarnated, who would you choose to be?

Chicken Hulk — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:08:26 GMT

Mark Zuckerberg, however this time I would probably be spending the money.

Getting charged £260 to replace a door that is barely broken...

Runninground — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:32:41 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rarrgh

The fire door in question is the exact same as every door in the building, I found the same door on wickes website for £30. And I know they do that, and I wouldn't care so much if they weren't asking for me to pay for it in 15 days when I have -£1548 to my name, with no job and no possible money coming from my family.

Also they wouldn't have found out until the deposit inspection if it weren't for my ******* of a flatmate so why they make me pay for it now is what I don't get mainly, they won't replace it til they've done the deposit inspections so the money could just come out of my deposit then instead of trying to financially cripple me now.

Take the door off and swap it for another door in the building. Then say there were never any marks and you don't know what they are talking about.

Why do we name objects?

Laomedeia — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:22:09 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by advice_guru

Why do we have names for objects? And why has every language given objects
different names?

We have to name objects so it makes it far easier and quicker to refer to them. For example ships. Loads of em about but if you want to talk to someone about a really big one that hit an iceberg you use the word Titanic. Or an even bigger one with guns you use the word Bismark. Using the word Bismark rather than "massive german boat with huge guns that took an armada to sink it" is quicker to say. That is why things have names.

carpet grip on fence to stop burglars/vandals !?!?

anony.mouse — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:10:10 GMT

A couple of years ago my neighbours and my family had a problem with a gang. Some of the members have previous for theft/vandalism and on several occaissions tried to get into our gardens by climbing over the fence/gate. In which case we sent our dog out who barked at them.

The police suggested that we can put carpet grip on the inside of our fence. BUT it can't be on top. Us and our neighbour on one side have put it at the very top of the garden side of our fence. Although the family on the other side of us has put it on the top.

The police havent said anything to any of us since. Although we don't get police on a random patrol round here very often.

But the other day I was talking to someone and they said that you're not meant to have it up at all, whether it's on top or on the inside. And that if you do have an intruder who climbs over your fence, they can sue you if they hurt their hands on the carpet grip !!!

Who's right?

Has anyone else on here got carpet grip on their fence?

Guys: Adding girls on FB.

silverbolt — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:30:00 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamsuperwoman

Because I wanted a male response.

Posted from TSR Mobile

quite simply - i dont

if i dont know them i dont add them

Help. Just swallowed bleach

Bonoahx — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:44:46 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stanners95

This was a week ago... i think she's okay now :D

Oh, well if she isn't then RIP :(

It's Exam Season Again...Remember, its over. You cant change it, stop fretting...

Mr Faust — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:22:58 GMT

Thank you :)

delete

bssjonny — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:19:44 GMT

The answer is obviously yes.
It's a very harsh thing to do. Even for a guy to say to a girl since obviously this doesn't just go one way. If the sex was no good, you'll just have to grin and bear it and of course not go there again. If you are in a relationship with the person, then obviously you will wish to adress the issue but in a far more delicate way. Just say what you like and maybe be more subtle about what you don't.

should i go to prom? (Y13)

Maid Marian — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:05:12 GMT

I'm not going to my year 13 prom.

Everyone needs to see this video. WARNING: You will cry.

Mils88 — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:23:53 GMT

No.

How long do cats stay missing and still come back ok?

Delph123 — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:04:15 GMT

Thanks again everyone. She still isn't home but had a couple of possible sightings around my area yesterday and this morning. Just don't understand, if it is her, why she hasn't come home :( have re-flyered the area this evening and sweet talked a large pizza delivery company into sending leaflets out with their deliveries this evening so just hoping I don't get too many drunken prank phonecalls!

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Can you tell the police you lied, even though you didn't?

tonberry — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:37:20 GMT

Sounds more like you've been pressured into not wanting to give a statement.

Train fares

Alex17595 — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:29:49 GMT

knock yourself out

prices without railcard

Stripping: Mention as Career Experience

BlahBlaBlahBla — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:55:35 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Origami Bullets

Yes, I'd rather have a gap on my CV. I'd either put it down as unemployment or time spent caring for a family member - because either is preferable to admitting to stripping. Yes, I'm suggesting that people who have stripped will be discriminated against when looking for other employment - and it's entirely legal to do so, just as people discriminate because of academic performance or weight etc. etc.

Of course people strip for money. I just hope that it's a troll thread because I like to think that no one is naive enough to think that stripping will be viewed as just another job.

I assure you I never troll - this is a genuine question. I asked it in part time employment too and it seemed to be more successful a thread there. Hence why it is repeated there. But I repeat - I am not a troll :)

Growing a good personality

therisenmitten — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:43:58 GMT

Just be nice to people?

Beyond that you should just be happy with your personality how it is. If you don't want to be a massively sociable person then don't force yourself to being one. In terms of being interesting, just do what you enjoy and I'm sure people will find you interesting.

Non driving license ID

Origami Bullets — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:35:53 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anazoth

Get an electoral ID

I've never heard of one (unless it's a Northern Ireland thing?) and I'm a politics student who has spent a lot of time working in the hospitality industry. If I haven't heard of it, then very few people have, and OP is unlikely to have it accepted.

awkward situation with my p.e teacher, help!!!

ForensicShoe — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:57:10 GMT

Shouldn't have bunked off lessons you agreed to do.

Anyone else really hate "clubbing"?

upthegunners — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:59:45 GMT

No, clubs are great fun!

People seem to ridicule the whole idea of clubbing on this site for some absurd reason.. I'll assume it's down to the fact you're all jealous of the people who have a decent social life that involves excitement and meeting new people..?

Clubs are a place to let go and have a bit of banter, and generally just live in the moment. All these people who say if I get [insert grade] then I'll be happy and if I get [insert wage] a month, I'll be happy... these people are never happy!

Live in the moment and love life as it is! It will go by you in a flash so party hard, make loads of friends, and most importantly; be kind to everyone you meet :)

Peace :)

Customs in the UK

Strath — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:41:32 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I'm not from the UK but live here now. Which is why I am curious of how you do things here.

I am wondering
- do you usually write to say "thanks" for a nice evening after you've met someone, maybe particularly if it's someone who's invited you to their home?
- do you do so by email/post/facebook message/text?
- if you receive a fb message from someone who visited your place and they're foreign, will you be more "lenient" in terms of mistakes/misinterpretations? (I just sent a thank you message and am now thinking I phrased it weirdly).

- if you received a message which was untraditional in terms of being very friendly or by post (thank you card) rather than an sms, would yo just consider it sweet, or weird?

Your English is fine first off, and I don't think anything of the wording if it's not someone's first language. But from your post I don't think you need to worry about English...

Yes it is polite to thank them, obviously, but is usually said in person at the time. And perhaps the next day or later you could mention it again.

Regarding how you do it... Generally nobody would use post in this situation (or indeed most situations now). I think people might find that a bit unusual. But I'd not find it weird as such, though I'd probably wonder if that was the custom where you were from...

Regarding best way to say thanks, it depends on the person. I personally rank communication in ascending order of significance probably as: Facebook, email, text.

Though I think I'm unusual in preferring email, and I'd suggest people either use text or Facebook. I just don't really like Facebook so prefer email.

But really it depends on the person or situation. Text is, or at least was, a little bit more close than the others as you wouldn't give your number out to anyone, but obviously times are changing and people often put their number into Facebook.

This isn't really that helpful I guess, as the answer is "it depends". I'd avoid post completely though, and suggest most people don't use email as much for talking to friends. But this varies...

Finally, I would think the card is nice... Albeit different... But I wouldn't say it was weird personally.

good recipe to cook for my boyfriend? and gift idea? please help

Ice-Baby — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:26:03 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by JessicaGarlai

literally the best thing ever! you're a good girlfriend :D

ahh well hes amazing, treats me AMAZING, always buys stuff when we're out and doesn't let me pay, so I want to cook him a really nice meal and maybe get him a small gift :)

VERY worried about internet page

AntiMonarchist — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:51:35 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carly93

You know when you click somewhere thinking that it will bring you to the whateverthing you want to see, and it happens to direct you to a complete different website? well that has just happened to me, but that is not the problem. The problem is that the website was child pornography, and the website said something like "your IP address has been recorded".

I am SO worried.
If that website has my IP address saying that I watch child pornography (which I DON'T!) I am in big trouble, amn't I?

What is going to happen? I am terrified :(

Gary Glitter's been using that excuse for years

What do I want for my birthday?

guitardad — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:43:32 GMT

special shoes? :$

Advice on work? :(

Anazoth — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:42:09 GMT

Hey, i'm getting really fed up with work these days, i'm a casual and they constantly use and abuse me while filling me with false promises,

A few weeks ago i received a phone call from my manager stating that there was a full time job opening and that if i kept my head down it could be mine, the next day i went into work to find out that he already gave the job to someone else (who had an expired license and shouldn't have been there in the first place).

Next thing i find out that he gave the next job to another casual. Bear in mind that these 2 people have far less experience in the job than i have.

I found out today that the reason i never got these jobs was because a co-worker told my manager that the only reason i am there is for the money. I admit, i did say that, i'm still trying to bring my head around why anyone else goes to work? lol :$

There has been a lot of stuff that has been done to me but this is the latest and it's starting to get to me, i'm far better than this job but just never get a break in life!

Any advice would be appreciated, i'm thinking of joining a union.

Are men and women's shoe sizes the same?

DayDreamer1403 — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:33:14 GMT

I'll just go ahead and get my normal size then in that case, thanks for the help!

What song would you like played at your funeral?

shuheb789 — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:11:36 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim2341

What song would you like played at your funeral?
I'm still deciding.

Dead by My Chemical Romance...

Not confident enough to audition for school play...

jamboogy — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:39:41 GMT

I'm happy for you.

I used to sing all the time, but was a bit afraid to sing in front of people. A year on, my confidence has improved a lot and singing in front of people really doesn't bother me as much.

Leave your comfort zone and don't be afraid to pursue what you love. More often than not it will make you feel great afterwards.

Moving to London after University

CurtainrailMan — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:14:38 GMT

Generally, no. Accomodation like this doesn't exist, as far as I am aware.

Closest you can get are actual university halls, which rent out their rooms over the summer months (and winter in some cases) to tourists. Sorry.

I know London can be a bit daunting...

Does anybody share a foot fetish for crusty feet?

nivvy21 — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:24:02 GMT

troll

Do guys still find Angelina Jolie attractive now she has two breasts removed?

Steevee — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:03:16 GMT

She's got the best fake tits money can buy, they'll be better than 95% of women's anyway :#

Do you always open the door?

beckyyx — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:11:03 GMT

Do you mean leave the door unlocked during the day or not check before you open up to someone?
I live with my mum and sister but some days I'm off college alone, I keep the front and back door locked and all the windows. If the door knocks however sometimes I'll look and sometimes I won't...
I don't live in a rough area, in a village infact.

I sleep in the same bed as my mum. Is this normal?

beccagood95 — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:58:00 GMT

I usually sleep in my mum's bed in Hotels, because I'd rather share with her than my brother or my Dad.
But I wouldn't do it all the time, I like my privacy.
And I think it's time OP grew up and started to sleep in his own bed...
It's understandable to a certain age, but now is really the time to stop.

Skinny ties in an office job?

sabian92 — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:44:38 GMT

I wear skinny ties when I wear a tie - normal ties don't look good on me as I've got a short body so I just look fatter (than I already do!).

I think it's up to you. If you are required to wear a shirt/tie then wear what you like within that.

How is racially aggravated assault dealt with in other countries?

sabian92 — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:41:58 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennies4life

I have just been charged with racially aggravated common assault (twatted an indian colleague at work). I was wondering basically how this offence is dealt with in other countries if the bull was on the other foot, (like say if you are a white man in Japan or the Middle East and you are attacked by a native) how would the judicial system in those countries work?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacob :)

Why did you hit him?

I think that makes the difference here - if you hit him because he's Indian then that is fair enough, but if they're charging you with racially aggravated assault just because he's Indian then they're the racists here.

Retirement Gift Ideas for Teacher

President Snow — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:32:43 GMT

That was amazingly helpful! Thank you so, so much! I need a little time to think now: too many good ideas! Thank you again :)

"The blonde bubble". Do you recognize this ?

Starfisher — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:16:04 GMT

Daily Fail.

How often do you clean your glasses?

Cool_JordH — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:34:03 GMT

Omg I know how you feel. BUT, you don't have it as bad as me!

My eyelashes are naturally long and they will always make contact with my classes, thus smudging and scratching it! I am having to clean my glasses every hour or 2. It's the most frustrating thing ever!!

I cannot wear contacts cause they cost an arm and a leg per a month for me :/

Yeah I know I didn't answer your thread, but I needed to vent my problem, sorry! :p

how be tipsy but not drunk?

mcdermie — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:28:57 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by rurounikenji

Hahah, unfortunately my (really broke) friends like to splash out on the big names of vodka despite not actually having the money to be purchasing the big name ones lol.

Well do you have to share with your friends? You can buy smaller bottles of different spirits which are really cheap and then mix them with coke/lemonade whatever :) and tbh they all have the same effect regardless so why waste money as broke students aha :')

Also eat pizza before drinking!! Pizza just lets you get drunk without being sick/getting completely out of it :)

What to do this summer?

Jsee — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:17:13 GMT

Tory88: I've got a few days planned, did some last year too. I can't find a lot, but I want to use this summer to explore more.

Seems getting fit is major here. I may try this, protein, weights, running haha.

But, the consensus seems to be boredom mainly throughout. 3-4 months is too long...

Name your favourite famous black intellectuals/scientists?

Mils88 — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:44:25 GMT

Dr doolittle :)

When women talk about football, do they parrot what their bfs tell them about it?

lascelles — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:37:04 GMT

I love football. I come from a massive football-fan family. I used to play football, and only seem to go out with guys who aren't interested in it. My interest in football is just that, an interest in football!

Want to move to London, need help!

Julia35 — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:59:03 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by super_kawaii

Hi Julia! :)

I'm Sophie! I'm 19 and at uni in Sheffield :)

It's not weird at all to want friends in another country :) I'd be more than happy to help you with any questions you have :) I also want to stop my German getting rusty :)

Drop me a message if you want to chat :)

Sophie

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Hey :-))
I just wanted to say I can't writing to you because your inbox is exceeded or something ... wait I show you the phrase: super_kawaii has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space...
So I think you didn't get my messages :-O

Invitation Dilemma's

ashleythomas — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:36:10 GMT

So what happens if you're invited to 2 events which are on the same day. Which one do you go to and why? Let's say it's either your girlfriend/boyfriend's house or your best friends birthday party? What would you choose?

Anyone elses parents expect you to pay rent.

Chicken Hulk — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:41:43 GMT

Nope, my siblings didn't either. I dont know if its my culture or just my family but as long as you're not taking their money and actually trying to progress yourself in someway they are happy to pay for anything. They pay for my driving lessons even though i said i dont want them to etc. They just want me to save my money for the future but when i get a full time job after uni i'll be treating them like crazy whether they like it or not.

Totally humiliating day! I stink and I honestly shouldn't, please help!

WannabeCrypto — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:16:14 GMT

22, Male.

I'm pretty damn sure I smell, but there's no reason why I should as I am very hygienic. The reason I suspect I do is the way people are around me sometimes. I have at least 1 bath a day, often 2 using Cidal antibacterial soap, washing everywhere thoroughly. I wear clean clothes, brush teeth twice a day, wear Sure anti-persprint deodorant (not excessively) etc etc etc.

I've been thinking it for a while, just the ways people seem around me in public, though it's always been speculative - but today I'm pretty certain I did stink - bad. Everyone seemed to be smelling something I wasn't and I hadn't even been sweating really. I overheard people getting on the bus saying to each other it stunk and someone even moved away from me. One fella screwed his face up as he approached me as if he had smelt something bad. I went to the coffee shop and one of the Baristas behind the counter said to the other "What's that smell?" and the other said "I know, don't know where it's coming from" - this was as I was there and given my experience on the bus I'm pretty sure it was me. I just went home even though I had other stuff to do.

I went home and had a really good sniff of all my clothes and body but they smelt absolutely fine to me and there was no dog **** on my shoes either. Even my ****ing arse smelt fine.

Its seriously affecting me, I don't want to go out anywhere and it's reduced my confidence to nothing. I went through this a few years ago and I got severely depressed and started becoming obsessive to the point I actually ripped the carpet up in my bedroom as I was sure that was stinking and making my clothes stink.

I have asked my mother if I smell and she is adamant that I don't, but its a bit pointless because we live in the same house and are probably used to each others smell. Besides if it's our house that stinks (it's quite clean though) then we probably both have the same problem but she says this never happens to her.

What the hell is going on! Please help!

College to Uni

CADDStudent — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:05:43 GMT

Don't know if I am posting this in the correct section but here it goes anyway;

The course I am about to study at college will result in me staying at college for 2 years, HNC to HND before I can get into university.
If after 1 year I am having second thoughts on what I want to do with my life and decide to leave. Can I use my exam results from this year, (I am currently studying 4 highers; History, Modern Studies, Product Design and Information Systems) to go an and apply for uni to study something unrelated to my HNC or would I have to reapply to college to do a similar course to one i may be interested in? I would be applying for first year entry and I already have the level of Maths and English qualifications needed for entry to most courses that interest me. :)

Exam question

dark-blue — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:15:39 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by discodaddy

Thanks for your help , how important is the first year AS? would it be to much with both taken in June, will i of just wasted a year( exam officer - no help)! of study...

need to decide today thanks

We're always told that AS is very important, because it basically forms the basis of your options if you were to apply for uni in Year 13. This is because universities will use your AS grades to determine your eligibility for their courses with regards to entry requirements, your teachers will use them to do your predicted grades which will again affect universities' opinion of you when deciding whether to give you an offer or not and of course, they do form half of your overall A Level grade so you have a firmer foundation on which to base your uni choices on.

However, I guess you at least have some reason for no AS grades, compared to someone who simply did not work and came out with rubbish marks. This can be explained in your reference, although I'm not sure if universities would see it as a valid reason for missing your exams - compared to someone whose parents died the day before the exams, for example. Having said, at least you'll have a great extra curricular to talk about in your PS!

The other user makes a good point about it being risky, especially under the new A Level reforms, so ultimately the decision is up to you and how capable you think you are of managing that sort of workload. (Although, if it helps, AS will probably seem easier after you complete the harder A2 and AS exams generally come earlier than the A2 ones, which might give a bit of time in between for revision.)

Capitalizing words everywhere in an email - isn't this rude?

thegodofgod — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:38:03 GMT

Yes, sounds like the person on the other end is shouting :S

How can I get smart friends?

upthegunners — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:01:19 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinawe

Hmm, I don't know about that. Good school grades (GCSE or A-level) don't necessarily translate to being smart, but to be a proper academic you do need a certain degree of intelligence.

GCSEs and A-levels are not "academia".

Not to mention OP didn't actually mention anything about exams or academia.

This is what I mean Justin :)

You are 100% correct there. :D

Electricity

Shean — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:15:38 GMT

how much voltage is considered dangerous for us?

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Ass or boobs

hoodboilu4 — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:01:30 GMT

I love how open girls can be, makes me think the chances of having a threesome in my life are not bad :)

Best friend is really ill. funny youtube video/music videos to cheers them up?

MALL COP — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:56:58 GMT

Language Subjects are taught in.

Psyk — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:19:39 GMT

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Originally Posted by advice_guru

It's not that, it's when you are naming a concept you need to define the language you are naming it in.

You can't just say that object over there is called a tree, it's called a tree in english. You need the distinction for other languages.

Why? It goes without saying you are naming the concept in English because the text book is in English. You don't have to keep reminding the reader what language they are reading.

You don't need to be explicit about absolutely everything. The default assumption by the reader will be that any new term introduced is in the same language as the rest of the book.

Fed up of not being able to sleep the night before an exam!!

Hunarench95 — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:22:21 GMT

I have a similar thing (to a lesser degree), just make sure you've covered everything in detail during your revision - so that you know you know everything, and stop a few hours before you want to sleep.

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Where does the law stand if I punch this guy who bullies me in clubs?

Bronco2012 — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:23:52 GMT

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Originally Posted by Harambulus

funny i didnt know consensual sex between adults was rape.

me not drinking makes me a social deviant and thus a rapist?

thus your saying im a bad person because i dont drink.

interesting logic.

I didn't say you were a bad guy at all, actually I don't think all "rapists" are bad people as such. I'm just saying that if you're going out and picking up girls and not drinking yourself you might land in a spot of trouble. I don't have a moral issue at all, I'm of the opinion that if you consent then it's consent, even if you're drunk, but unfortunately the law doesn't agree with me and if you're sober it could get you into bother.

Hose pipe to wash car from kitchen sink?

Anthony.BF — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:57:14 GMT

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Originally Posted by tooosh

You can probably use some kind of clamp.

Why not just use a bucket?

I find it hard to wash of the soap properly! and I get soaked in the process too :P

Are you proud of where you come from?

CharliePhillips — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:20:31 GMT

Same really from the biggest ****hole town but was born in Oxford

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teen boy assaulting, fight or not?!

student_slasher — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:31:39 GMT

No form of physical retaliation will let you off scot-free
if you retaliate to someone it's aggravated assault; it's still assault so you'll be arrested regardless. If he attacks you un-aggravated and you definitely cant escape from him, then use a form of self defence to get away from him, you probably wont get arrested if you use self defence to get away from him.
Honestly I would just call the police, be the smarter man and get it dealt with properly. Just say the guy has been acting violently towards you repeatedly and if he is specifically seeking you out, i believe that is a form of stalking.
Guys like him are worthless just ignore the brat and don't give him what he's looking for...

How long does it take to find a job (not THAT type of job!)

Psyk — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:05:53 GMT

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Originally Posted by odkfn

As a rule of thumb, unless you were fired for stealing or something, most places give good references.

Apparently when giving references they will never say anything bad about you, a bad reference is one that doesn't say many good things about you. E.g. "He/she performed his/her duties to an acceptable standard" probably means you were ****.

Would a foreign driver's license be acceptable to get into nightclubs in the UK?

heynikki — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:01:57 GMT

All right, thank you. I suppose I ought to invest in a PASS card just in case then.

Alternative alarm clock?

JENNIFER_SUSAN — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:18:40 GMT

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Originally Posted by Kyri

The vibration is loud if out in the open but if you sandwich it under your mattress it suppresses the sounds a lot. Only downside is if you put it on a wooden bed frame it can make the floor boards vibrate too and may be heard downstairs. What I've done is sandwiched it between my actual air mattress and a mattress topper and that way only I can feel/hear it. That may be a bit too much money to spend though if you haven't already got a mattress topper.

lol!! what a awesome idea! You deserve noble prize inventing alternative alarm clock!

What do you do in the shower?

izzypetrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:31:38 GMT

sit and think with my music playing

Does racisim still exsist?

RemiMarcelle — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:06:51 GMT

Yes.

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parking space nr opal 1/2

sabian92 — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:23:43 GMT

Www.parkatmyhouse.com

Thank me later :D

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Will I have to pay for the dentist?

Gnome :) — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:05:31 GMT

You can receive free dental care and prescriptions until August, after which you will no longer be in full-time education.

Once you're 18 and not in education, you have to pay.

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthc...ntalcosts.aspx

How can I get a really big belly?

Laomedeia — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:02:25 GMT

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Originally Posted by alis-volatpropriis

Why on earth would you want one? You do know it's unhealthy?

Troll.

Irrelevant, lets help the troll get fat:

Play Call of Duty, like all the time.
Eat only at McDonalds, Burger King, chip shops and other similar places such as burger vans.
Drink lots of beer.
Play more Call of Duty.
Drink beer while playing COD, after eating out at McDonalds. Have a nap in between.
If you go on holiday, try to make your destiniation the USA.
If you go on holiday, take your Xbox or Playstation with you.
If you do any excersize, give it up. Take the car everwhere. If your going to the pub, get a taxi.

Just a few tips.

How long does a letter with a 1st class stamp take?

Narutopolaris — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:45:50 GMT

thanks guys :D

Do taller people have shorter life spans?

CurtainrailMan — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:42:22 GMT

Aren't people just getting taller as time goes on for dietry and health reasons?

Can u tell what type of nipple a woman has from her appearance?

Laomedeia — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:11:31 GMT

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Originally Posted by Jam198

Can u tell what type of nipple a woman has from her appearance?

I mean her head, body shape, build, obviously clothed.

What do you mean nipple? are you aware that a nipple is the thing you find on a womens tit? So you might wanna edit the question to take into account the actual definition of the word nipple coz it sounds %$^&ed up the way it is.

How much interest can you get pr month if you have £50 million in bank?

advice_guru — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:02:26 GMT

Best to take that money and invest it in gold, money loses value over time because of inflation. With gold you get reasonably stable prices.

Criminal Record

Theflyingbarney — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:58:22 GMT

As long as you've paid the fine/served the sentence/done the community work or whatever, they shouldn't be able to reject you solely on the basis of your conviction. However I imagine they'll probably want to know about things like that, so if they do ask you, be honest. If they don't ask you, though, you shouldn't be under a legal duty to disclose it. To be honest the only reason they'd be likely to care is if (a) they thought you were likely to re-offend, or (b) you were doing a sensitive course (teaching, nursing, medicine, etc - as somebody said above).

What are the names of the parts of a plane wing?

advice_guru — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:52:32 GMT

In English?
And in French?

Orange pay as you expiry date?

Origami Bullets — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:55:48 GMT

It varies by network, and some are as short as 6 months, but the way to stop your account being deleted is to make a quick phone call / send a text

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I got a land in a tropical island?

Nearvan — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:55:20 GMT

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Originally Posted by Psyk

Why not? Telling us that is hardly telling us the exact address.

Exactly, it'll atleast give us an idea of what kind of house would be more suitable for land. There are various you have to take into consideration; natural hazards, temperature, humidity etc...

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Using pawn shops

thegodofgod — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:49:53 GMT

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Originally Posted by Millie228

I am changing flats this summer and I have WAY too much stuff.

I am cleaning out my wardrobe and for the designer items I don't use, I am selling online. However, there are stuff in my flat I don't use, and I don't have the energy/time to sell it all online. I saw this ad on tv for cashconverters.co.uk. I don't care that much if I don't get optimal price for stuff, I just want something back.
They haven't listed on the website what kind of stuff they actually take in, but it says "anything of value". So this far I'm thinking a silver bracelet, a vase from Harrod's, a SLR camera and an old iPod.

Anyone used this sort of thing? There is supposed to be one not too far away so I was thinking of going tomorrow. What were the prices like, of the things you got back? Was it effective?

Well if you're going there tomorrow, you might as well ask them for a rough estimate as to how much you could gain from selling your items. :)

Why would a man want to become a gynecologist?

Jordan-James — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:02:35 GMT

I think, at a young age its glamourised in a boys mind, but if you think about what a gynaecologist may have to deal with, it sounds pretty off putting.

Did some bad things when drunk :(

h4nn4h9 — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:21:18 GMT

Grey goose is obviously created by the devil, drank about 1/3 of a litre straight at a place when I was out (after other drinks too) and cannot remember my night from then onwards, did so many stupid things too.

I can't seem to ever get a girlfriend. I'm too shy and need someone :(

Dragonfly_ — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:39:17 GMT

if you don't ask her, then you will never know. Girls don't bite, but yeah... being shy won't help you getting a girl. I've seen guys blushing when talking to girls, getting nervous, feeling tickles in their bellies... that is bad but it's hard to avoid. How can you possibly hit on girls under such conditions?

If I had to give you an advice in one sentence; I would certainly say "Dare to dare".

Shyness is an evolutionary armor that protects us from many of the evils of the world in the early stages of life, and only disappears with habituation. That is, shyness in a wild environment helps keep us alive and is evolutionarily profitable, our ancestors stopped being shy when they were ready. The problem is that in contemporary society, those who are born more shy than the rest do not have the chance to get the experience that made our ancestors stop being shy thousands of years ago.

A few things you can do to improve yourself are for example, control your gait, your expressions and your attitude. Imagine you're an actor and interpret a different character to your real self. Start by making a series of basic exercises, like looking into the eyes of all the people you come across in the street and hold your gaze until it's them who look away, walk tall with your shoulders back. When you're chatting with a group of strangers, if you're really shy, you're going to slip aside, force yourself to put yourself in the center. Exercise all this until you internalize and become part of you, you get it without effort, or with slight to moderate effort. Walking upright, for example, initially will seem difficult, even forced and ridiculous, but eventually what you will end up machining and very natural.

You can also force yourself to simple interactions with strangers. Escape the comfort and sail into the unknown. Go outside and walk in a straight line, pretend you are a tourist, or new to the town, ask all the pretty girls you see about the location of some place that is within 800 meters. Remember, you're not flirting, you're doing an exercise. You have to try to keep yourself as described in the first point while talking to them. Do it as many times as needed, until you master the situation (you will). When you get it you will be one of the best "place questioners" in the world, at first it may seem useless, but this is important to make you realize that you can get used to everything.

If you can get used to ask to strangers what time is it, or ask for directions (very easy), you can end up getting used to more complex things such as flirting.

My last advice is: Memorize witty phrases and interesting stories. Memorizing lines can help you socialize, this does not mean you have to learn jokes, not at all. You can just have a repertoire that will serve you as "cushion of safety" against the dreaded anxiety. Memorize a couple of adventures, the day a drunk weirdo started screaming in the middle of the bus and the driver refused to carry on until he's gone, the day you went with your friends to Rome, your friend sat on the floor and people started dropping coins on him... whatever! When you're starting to flirt and trying to meet girls - especially the first few times - having a story prepared beforehand can be really useful, not because you necessarily have to tell them, but because they give you the peace of mind that you can make use of them at some point if you get blocked. After learning 3 or 4 different ones, it's not that difficult to find an "environmental excuse" to tell any of them.

For example, in some countries you are allowed to smoke inside a pub, and in others you aren't and sometimes the smell of cigarettes conceal more unpleasant smells like body sweat or farts. It's easy to say "Don't you smell a fart?", "Damn, I miss when me and John went to Amsterdam, tobacco can be useful sometimes..." or "Damn this wind is strong, this reminds me of what happened to me last summer in Spain, the sun was ****ing great and I fell asleep. A couple of hours later I woke up in the middle of a sand storm, all the tourists were gone, I thought it was the apocalypse and yadda yadda... "

As you see, it is not difficult to prepare something. The examples may be exaggerated, but it is not complicated to make up some story that can provide you security, and calm that fear of not knowing what to say.

It is in your hands to improve yourself, and remember that nothing is impossible, because you are designed to adapt. ;)