3littlefish

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The most sought-after camera in the world could rewrite the history of Everest(english.elpais.com)
2 points by 3littlefish 3y ago|0 comments
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by 3littlefish 3y ago
Interesting etymology. Another way of saying confirmation bias! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confirmation_bias
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Is ChatGPT the End of Programmers?(english.elpais.com)
3 points by 3littlefish 3y ago|0 comments
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by 3littlefish 3y ago
Similar in the UK to be fair. Tables of 6+ often have a tip (10-15%) added as standard, though this is still "discretionary."
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by 3littlefish 3y ago
I don't know about that - I've never heard that issue with leaving a cash tip in Europe, especially as the amount overall is fairly neglible. Most of mainland Europe doesn't even give the option to add a tip to a card payment
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by 3littlefish 3y ago
The average wage in Spain is 2268 EUR per month (very low compared to many places), though people in the service industry will earn less than that of course. In the villages a coffee is about EUR 1.50-1.80 and a set 3-course lunch is around
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by 3littlefish 3y ago
For those of us outside of the US, this seems crazy! Tipping 25+% adds such a lot to the final bill. In Spain, we just leave a couple of Euros, maybe more if service was exceptional. There simply isn't the same pressure for diners to t
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by 3littlefish 3y ago
And if you believe that I've got a bridge to sell you...! Still - one can hope I guess.
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by 3littlefish 3y ago
The wastage is shocking. Given the huge demand for (and sometimes shortage of) materials (as well as the time, money, and resources involved in creating them) there should be an established and secure process that is security/complianc
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by 3littlefish 3y ago
Good for you - love a passion project!
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by 3littlefish 3y ago
Absolutely terrifying. We have major fires in rural Spain in the Summer months, especially as it's getting drier earlier every year. We've had a huge issue with the grass verges not getting cut in time, before everything dries out
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by 3littlefish 3y ago
Car journeys with the kids (and dog walks) are saved by good quality audio books (Stephen Fry reading Harry Potter and David Tenant reading the How to Train Your Dragon books are standout favourites). Its one of those rare areas where it&#x
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by 3littlefish 3y ago
What a fabulous window into the past and into the fashions of a bygone age.