After yesterdays attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Palatine, Illnois - close friends of ours are thinking of moving to the UK.

Though I'm fairly certain that life for Hindus is relatively calm here, they're not so sure.

I'd like to believe I'm right, though I'm not in their position.

They've both got a secure pathway here, are relatively high earning and have also spent some time residing in the UK back in the early 2000's.

Things have obviously changed since then, and there is a temperature in the air - though I'm not necessarily convinced it's aimed at westernised Indians or Hindus.

They aren't zealous or devout - nor do they publicly express their faith, but they do identify with it.

What is life like for Hindus in the UK, and is the rhetoric reaching the same heights here as it is over there?

Thanks in advance!

Hello. Do you dunk your biscuit in your tea/coffee? To dunk, or not to drunk?

Long story short, should I give up my seat on the tube/train for women and elders?

I came to the UK from an Asian country. In my country, it's a given that you would always give up your seat as a man if you see a woman or an old person standing. First time I got on a tube in London, I saw a woman, probably in her 40s, standing right in front of me. I offered her my seat, and to my surprise, she rejected profusely and even seemed somewhat annoyed. I spoke to my friend about it and we came to a hypothesis that me offering her my seat might seem a bit condescending in the UK. Now every time I go on the tube, I never offer my seat to anyone anymore, but honestly it still feels uncomfortable sometimes sitting when there's a woman standing right in front of me.

Sorry if my English isn't the best, I'm curious as to what the appropriate etiquette is in the UK.

Is that a good price? Is it more of a W or L? Flying from Birmingham or Manchester.

I remember watching the festivities and comparing them to the Diamond a decade earlier and couldn’t help but notice the difference in the mood.

I live in the United States but like to read international news to get their perspective. I had explored the Daily Mail but from comments it seems they have a negative reputation for inaccurate or biased stories. 

I want to find a solid, reliable online newspaper or news site. I’d prefer to avoid outlets that lean heavily into sensationalism or extreme political bias, and instead find journalism focused on objective facts and thorough reporting.  What are your go-to sources for high-quality UK news? I'm open to both free sites and those with a reasonable paywall if the journalism genuinely warrants it. 

I am also exploring other areas and am considering the Irish Independent because so far, I find their free stories interesting.  I also used to watch NHK Newsline, from Japan, which is no longer available on our PBS station. Thank you.

What is with the jellied eel? Who eats it? And why? Tradition? Does it taste good? Genuinely curious. Im a savory, gravy, salty type of eater and I’ve been in the uk once. The food was great. The Sunday roast was one of the best meals I’ve ever had, especially at 11am or whatever time we ate. But why the eels? I’m intrigued enough to try it next time we are there but would like to know what I’m getting into

I've always loved hummingbirds and recently I put out a hummingbird feeder which has been a great success.

Not every nation is lucky enough to have native hummingbirds, which leads to the question: what bird in your nation is equally colourful? Do you enjoy watching them? Have you ever set out a feeder?

Let us know about your relationship with our feathered friends!

And where are you from?

I love cats and always want to know the lives of other cat owners

To all the Brits reading this i wanna know more of your life as a cat owner. Namely:

- what is the name of your cat
- how many cats you have
- how long have you had your cat
- what do you do to keep your cat happy and healthy

Speedboat?

Dishwasher?

Caravan?

DVD player?

Let's have a look at what you could have won.

I assume that much, possibly most of the professional advice flying around within the Anglosphere is of US origin, be it general or industry -specific. However, in the UK there's certainly rules, regulations, standard practices, etc., that differ significantly. Or there's cultural reasons.

As an example of the latter, in America it's commonly taught to "learn how to give a firm no" when your boss or colleagues want something unfeasible from you, or when you're stretched too thin to accommodate them. My wife is from Italy. She said that's bad advice there. They'll just get agitated and double down, leaning on you all the harder. Instead, you're supposed to creatively weasel your way out of it.

What about in the UK? What's something you came across, or that an American said to you, that simply wasn't applicable?

I am asking this to know how do uk shops take delivery orders. I see many restaurants/ retail businesses in many countries shifted completely to take their orders via DMs or WA instead of dedicated websites or apps, I am curious to know how is it going in the Uk?

I’m an American who watches a lot of British TV and the wigs in the courtrooms look very silly to me. I mean no disrespect, but it makes everyone look a lot less dignified to me. Ironically I am from the country with the least dignified government, run by clowns🤡(to put it nicely), but I’m still curious about how British people feel about these wigs.

I happen to be in London/Oxford area, maybe including Bicester, soon and wanted to buy my wife a Burberry. She is usually into more classic styles so I assume it will be one of the classic city looks.

Are there any recommendations where to buy, either in terms of price or selection?

l've always been a wildlife enthusiast with a particular interest in marine life.

If you don't mind me asking, what are some species of sharks that can found in the waters off the coast of the UK? Big small it doesn't matter. And have you encountered these sharks before?

Hey guys. A few days ago I posted asking where my best friend and I could go on holiday in the UK (we wanted a smaller town on the coast). Most people actually suggested Whitby, and from the pictures we’ve seen we really like it too. Now we’re just wondering if there are any pubs in Whitby that stay open later than 1 am? Because I checked a few on Google Maps and couldn’t find any.
So that’s also why I’m asking: Is that just normal in the UK and will it be the same in other towns?
Or are the times on Google Maps simply inaccurate and the pubs sometimes stay open longer depending on the mood?
Sorry for asking such questions, but I really have no idea how these things work in the UK.
Would be glad if some people could help us out!

So saw a TikTok of a guy listing things you shouldn’t be doing as an adult man, on was asking Lorry Drivers to honk their horn. Firstly it’s fun and I will continue ie to do this.

The main question is as a kid it’s socially acceptable to wave at firemen as it’s pure and wholesome, I am assuming as an elderly person you can also get away with waving at them as it’s also sweet and innocent.

My question what is the cut off age can I no longer wave at firemen? And what age can I start waving at them again? Or does it not matter? And do Firemen appreciate people waving of all ages?

I have a kettle, slow cooker, coffee machine, and nutribullet. That's it. My kitchen is tiny - four plug sockets - so we have had to choose (with some trial and error) which appliances we actually use because we don't have the space for a lot.

I guess it's unusual not to have a toaster and microwave (?), and I suppose most people have an air fryer, but I put toast under the grill, I re-heat on hobs, and I LOVE my slow cooker. Hated the air fryer (which briefly lived where my slow cooker is)

We mainly eat curries, stews, ragu etc, sloppy slow-cooker stuff. We I love tea and coffee, and I blitz all sorts in the bullet.

If I had the space for one more, I'd have a toaster.

Just wondered what other folk who have tiny kitchens have? And do you miss anything? What would you have if you had the space?

I'm from Brazil and recently I've passed a scholarship exam. I'll be going to the UK (but I don't know yet which country I'll staying in) from January until early April.

What should I do in the UK? Places to visit, nice restaurants, etc.

And the most importantly thing; What do British people eat in a typical day?

Are there shops that sell hagelslag (dutch chocolate sprinkles) in London? Are they in the supermarket chains or in small specialty shops? Thx

Is this the right sub? Sorry, I just wanted to share this. Alright, so the UK is made up of 5? Countries. England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Mann (is Mann a country? Eh, for this case doesn't matter). Only three of these five are represented in the Union Jack. So here's my proposal. The White of the Union Jack is replaced with Welsh Green. The triskelion off the Isle of Mann flag is placed in the center of the Union Jack. Scotland represented Saltire of Saint Andrew, England represented by Cross of Saint George, Northern Ireland represented by Saint Patrick's Saltire, Isle of man by the triskelion, and Wales represented by the green

Edit: alright, point taken on the Isle of Man. that's on me, should've done a Google search. My bad. I understand Isle of Man isn't a country or a member of the UK now

Any help is appreciated- I have ASD. So these things are very confusing.