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    Food & Drink How much do you tip at cafes and restaurants?

    We went to a Ramen & Sushi place last night. Our bill came at $6100. My husband wanted to leave $600 as a tip -- we literally ate two dishes (a roll of sushi - 6 pieces and a bowl of ramen). We argued on the tip amount and he closed the argument with "if you can't afford a 10% tip, don't go...
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    Apartment Rental Owner Selling Apt While I'm Renting

    Thanks for all the feedback. How do they screen buyers exactly? I was never screened when I went to visit numerous apartments through different brokers. Market appears overvalued at the moment, so not looking to buy.
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    Apartment Rental Owner Selling Apt While I'm Renting

    Not very reassuring to hear. Thank you for sharing.
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    Apartment Rental Owner Selling Apt While I'm Renting

    It seems you find yourself in a situation where your landlord wants to sell the apartment you're currently renting, and you're concerned about the potential inconvenience and safety of having prospective buyers visiting the property. Here's an alternative phrasing for your situation: I entered...
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    Newcomer Compulsory blood test to get married!?

    I dont remember if it had to be EXACTLY 7 days but yes we had to have it done when we got married (I am an expat, my husband is Argentine). Its compulsory to do here. I think they are checking to make sure that the couple is not related.
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