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Jun 11th 2013, 9:16 am

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Re: BBC Article on Dubai

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Where I shop it hasn't.

Maybe you find it helpful, I don't. It's just down to personal choice and where I shop (and this is not just one shop), they're a hindrance. If they were helpful, I would be grateful.

Must admit, I didn't realise I had to get pre-approval of something to complain about before posting here? Maybe we should just agree to disagree on this point.

Then you simply tell the chaps to fill up the bags. They won't learn it they aren't told.

I just don't see that it's an issue to get angry about. Please don't disagree about the loo roll issue. That one drives me crazy! (The correct way is to roll down to the front.)

Jun 11th 2013, 9:25 am

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Re: BBC Article on Dubai

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Why is that "The correct way"? Apostrophes I can understand but that statement is ludicrous to the extreme.

You sound like a pretentious, stuck up pain in the arse (and I never thought you were).

Jun 11th 2013, 9:27 am

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Re: BBC Article on Dubai

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Originally Posted by MataHari

I am not saying you have to let anybody do anything for you...you have a choice, and having a choice is nice. It's hardly something worth complaining about.

We reuse the bags, we never throw them away, and still we sometimes run out of bags.

Yup, same here.

Jun 11th 2013, 9:35 am

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Re: BBC Article on Dubai

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Originally Posted by Meow

Its Under not over! Though a 0.5 second search of the Internet reveals more people prefer the 'over' option.......

This website may just of changed my views though:-

http://currentconfig.com/2005/02/22/...nder-is-wrong/

Jun 11th 2013, 9:41 am

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Re: BBC Article on Dubai

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Why is that "The correct way"? Apostrophes I can understand but that statement is ludicrous to the extreme.

You sound like a pretentious, stuck up pain in the arse (and I never thought you were).

And you sound rude. Heat getting to you?

It is the right way, and it was quite clear that my tongue was firmly in my cheek.

Jun 11th 2013, 9:45 am

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Re: BBC Article on Dubai

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Originally Posted by britexpat76

Nooooooo. Always over. Looks better and if walls are damp due to condensation following a hot shower the paper doesn't stick to the walls.

Forget left or right wing, or jam or cream first on scones, this is the issue that really divides people.

Jun 11th 2013, 9:50 am

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Re: BBC Article on Dubai

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What about just placing it on top of the cistern?

I always thought the biggest issue in life was whether a KitKat was confectionery or a Biscuit.

Jun 11th 2013, 9:55 am

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What about just placing it on top of the cistern?

I always thought the biggest issue in life was whether a KitKat was confectionery or a Biscuit.

That's lazy, or in some cases actually better for your back as the loo roll holders often seem to be in places that only a yoga professional can reach.

KitKat is confectionery. Too much cholcolate to be a biscuit. Dilemma solved.

Jun 11th 2013, 10:08 am

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Re: BBC Article on Dubai

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KitKat is confectionery. Too much cholcolate to be a biscuit. Dilemma solved.

Is it subject to VAT or not?

Jun 11th 2013, 10:14 am

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Re: BBC Article on Dubai

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Is it subject to VAT or not?

I have a funny feeling its a biscuit thus paying different tax rates?

Jun 11th 2013, 10:15 am

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Re: BBC Article on Dubai

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Is it subject to VAT or not?

Good point.

And is there a difference between a traditional KitKat or a chunky one? The latter must be a chocolate bar.

Jun 11th 2013, 10:19 am

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Re: BBC Article on Dubai

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Good point.

And is there a difference between a traditional KitKat or a chunky one? The latter must be a chocolate bar.

You see, It is still the biggest issue in life. 2 finger bars get sold with the Biscuits though the 4 finger bars with the chocolate usually. Chunky is certainly chocolate and only sold alongside chocolate.