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What is a polite way to tell a Scottish person that I am struggling to understand his/her accent?

asked Dec 13, 2015 at 19:44

82 votes

5 answers

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Can I fly with a gold bar?

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asked Jul 8, 2015 at 21:31

50 votes

6 answers

25k views

Is it prohibited to lie down (and fall asleep) on a commercial flight?

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asked Dec 16, 2015 at 14:36

48 votes

3 answers

23k views

Can I wear a bulletproof vest while traveling on British Airways from Heathrow?

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asked Jun 1, 2015 at 7:34

47 votes

1 answer

14k views

Why can't we use the toilet when the train isn't moving in some countries?

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asked Oct 16, 2016 at 11:48

43 votes

5 answers

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Is it rude to tell the ice cream man in Istanbul not to mess with me?

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asked Aug 27, 2015 at 13:50

38 votes

8 answers

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Is there a specific reason for having a very short window for passengers to get to the boarding gate before closing it?

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asked Dec 16, 2015 at 18:28

33 votes

2 answers

11k views

Are there any laws that prevent reserving two adjacent seats for one person for a flight with Ryanair?

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asked Jun 29, 2015 at 13:48

33 votes

4 answers

9k views

Can I pass through the airport security with a de-activated Bazooka?

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asked Jul 13, 2015 at 11:53

32 votes

4 answers

10k views

Can aircrew order me not to stand in the aisle?

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asked Jun 21, 2015 at 9:17

22 votes

1 answer

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Is there any way to know when NOT to use my Oyster card?

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asked Oct 16, 2016 at 13:34

21 votes

5 answers

10k views

Can I leave the airport during a connecting flight if I am a citizen of the country where I have to change planes?

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asked Dec 8, 2015 at 19:43

18 votes

4 answers

12k views

Is it possible to avoid being sniffed by dogs at Heathrow airport and possibly other airports?

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asked Jul 14, 2015 at 10:53

16 votes

1 answer

5k views

Is it possible to visit the Vatican while wearing a Hijab?

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asked Aug 28, 2015 at 20:02

16 votes

2 answers

1k views

Can I fly with a robot as a passenger instead of shipping it as luggage?

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asked Nov 15, 2015 at 15:38

16 votes

3 answers

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I am British, my children hold EU passports, which queue should we join at an EU airport?

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asked May 6 at 10:31

15 votes

6 answers

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Am I allowed to put on my pyjamas during a long flight?

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asked Aug 30, 2015 at 17:27

14 votes

2 answers

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Why buy a first class ticket on Southern trains?

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asked Oct 20, 2019 at 14:21

13 votes

3 answers

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Is there a ferry running from UK to Scandinavia?

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asked Dec 19, 2015 at 19:10

12 votes

2 answers

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Can I bring alcohol to Dubai?

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asked Sep 30, 2019 at 8:23

12 votes

3 answers

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Is it more convenient to arrive to USA from Canada than flying to it directly?

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12 votes

2 answers

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What's the difference between a Buffet and a First Class restaurant on Avanti West Coast trains?

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asked Apr 7 at 16:33

12 votes

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How far can I travel using my oyster card?

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asked Oct 10, 2015 at 19:19

12 votes

2 answers

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Are there any passenger trains from Sweden to Finland?

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asked Aug 27, 2015 at 15:41

11 votes

1 answer

551 views

If I have bought X tickets, do I have X hand baggage allowances?

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asked Dec 16, 2015 at 16:22

11 votes

1 answer

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Why do train companies require two hours to deliver your ticket to the machine?

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asked Oct 16, 2016 at 16:20

9 votes

2 answers

5k views

Can I import a gun-shaped console controller‎ from the United States into the UK? [closed]

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asked Apr 29, 2016 at 6:40

9 votes

1 answer

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What's the difference between " Change flights on day of travel" and "Change flights at anytime " on BA website?

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asked Feb 8 at 9:56

8 votes

2 answers

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Are pre-paid credit cards statements accepted as an evidence when applying for UK standard visa?

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What is a polite way to tell a Scottish person that I am struggling to understand his/her accent?

Can I fly with a gold bar?

Is it prohibited to lie down (and fall asleep) on a commercial flight?

Can I wear a bulletproof vest while traveling on British Airways from Heathrow?

Why can't we use the toilet when the train isn't moving in some countries?

Is it rude to tell the ice cream man in Istanbul not to mess with me?

Is there a specific reason for having a very short window for passengers to get to the boarding gate before closing it?

Are there any laws that prevent reserving two adjacent seats for one person for a flight with Ryanair?

Can I pass through the airport security with a de-activated Bazooka?

Can aircrew order me not to stand in the aisle?

Is there any way to know when NOT to use my Oyster card?

Can I leave the airport during a connecting flight if I am a citizen of the country where I have to change planes?

Is it possible to avoid being sniffed by dogs at Heathrow airport and possibly other airports?

Is it possible to visit the Vatican while wearing a Hijab?

Can I fly with a robot as a passenger instead of shipping it as luggage?

I am British, my children hold EU passports, which queue should we join at an EU airport?

Am I allowed to put on my pyjamas during a long flight?

Why buy a first class ticket on Southern trains?

Is there a ferry running from UK to Scandinavia?

Can I bring alcohol to Dubai?

Is it more convenient to arrive to USA from Canada than flying to it directly?

What's the difference between a Buffet and a First Class restaurant on Avanti West Coast trains?

How far can I travel using my oyster card?

Are there any passenger trains from Sweden to Finland?

If I have bought X tickets, do I have X hand baggage allowances?

Why do train companies require two hours to deliver your ticket to the machine?

Can I import a gun-shaped console controller‎ from the United States into the UK? [closed]

What's the difference between " Change flights on day of travel" and "Change flights at anytime " on BA website?

Understanding Portugal addresses

Are pre-paid credit cards statements accepted as an evidence when applying for UK standard visa?