CULTURAL QA07-2021-26 Being a compilation there may be errors
Q1 What is something thatalmost nobody knows about when brushing their teeth? Marie Nguyen DDS in Dentistry, University of Southern California(Graduated 2001)Updated April 24, 2019 Many people don’t brusheffectively. They may brush but many are doing it wrong. Brush where your teeth meet yourgums! This can’t beemphasized enough. This is where the majority of bacteria accumulate—at thejunction where the teeth meet the gums. Many people only brush the bitingsurfaces of their teeth. Brush for a full 2 minutes. Thisis actually quite a longamount of time. Set a timer or use an electric brush that has a timer. Top and bottom teeth should notbe brushed at the sametime. Ideally, you should brush the inside of your bottom teeth, then theoutside, then the biting surfaces. Then do the top teeth the same way. Use a circular motion whenbrushing. Do not use aback-and-forth hard scrubbing motion to brush your teeth. This can damage thegums, cause gum recession and even abrade exposed root surfaces. Brush twice a day, morning andnight. It is shocking how manypeople only brush once a day! Or not even every day! And if you’reonly brushing once a day, it needs to be at night!!!! Use the mirror. Looking in themirror while brushing can helpyou make sure that you have your toothbrush positioned correctly as well asreaching all the places that you should. After brushing, look in the mirror andpull your lips up/down to check that all food and plaque has been sufficientlyremoved from the gum areas. Teeth are amazing! They help us get our daily nourishment. And withoutthem, we’d look pretty unattractive Manjunatha Works at Income Tax Department, Government of India UpdatedSeptember 21, 2020 Q2 Do people regret leavingthe IT sector for an SSC CGL job (GP4600) in the future? A2 Undoubtedly YES. ISincerely regret leaving the IT sector for this SSC CGL Job (In my case, it is Income TaxInspector). I left wipro in the year 2014 with my CTC around 4.2 LPAfor Inspector. I joined as Inspector in Income Tax in November 2015 (through CGL 13). Itis almost 5 years in the organisation. Today, i receive around Rs. 57,000/-(after all the deductions. HRA is excluded, since i stay in dept quarters; Thispay even included double increment for passing the ITO Dept exam also). My college mates who stayed in software field are getting to the least10–12 LPA package. The difference in pay is enough to make my regret thoughtseven stronger. Prior to joining, i do knowthat ‘pay wise’ these Govt jobs will no way be any near to Software Jobs. However, i choose peace of mind and job stability in this Govt sector.Today, after 5 years i can say that “peace of mind in a job” isjust a myth. To my utter luck, these 5 years of service in the dept, i am posted insensitive postings. Ihad to work a lot ..this included late night working and weekend workings. Never in such a hectic day, i was not thinking that if the same hardworkhad in i put in software field, i would have rewarded handsomely for myefforts. Here in this Govt sector, however you may put hardwork, at the end of the day, you only get 3% annual increment. Not less not more. Then the story of promotions, I was well aware thatpromotions in the Govt sector happens only on seniority, not merit. I am okwith it. But i was not aware that there exists reservations inpromotions too. My first promotion may come in 10–12 years. But, due to reservations,some of my batch mates may get promoted in 6–8 years. How muchhard i try, i am not able to digest the fact that there exists reservation inpromotions too. Howcan one work with enthusiasm, if there is no level playing field ! This above monologue is only for people who are working in Software fieldonly. For many unemployed graduates, CGL jobs will always be best. As said in the prior answers to this question, this is mostly differsfrom individual to individual. But from my 5 years of experience, i can mostlytell.. honest, peace of mind lookers of the software field people in the CGLjobs , will surely be regretted here. Benefits are also not much inGovt sector. If you are working in tier-3 cities, CGHS (Health care facility provided by the Govt) will be of no use. By some luck, Dept quarters are available in the place i am posted. Ifnot, i would have to spend extra Rs. 8,000/- for house rent. It may be highly surprising to know that, i receive anHRA of just ~ Rs. 4,500/- (if not allotted quarters). Where on earth, one canget a decent accommodation for mere Rs. 4,500/-. (Be remindful that mine is Rs. 4600 Gradepay post with 5 yearsexperience) !! In Andhra Pradesh, only Vizag and Tirupati have DepartmentalQuarters for Income Tax. In all other places, employees (non-native) had toshed atleast 8k-10k extra for house rent. This is the ‘GREATEST GIFT’ and a bighole on savings, how much tiny one may try to have in this salary. Other real benefits, 30 litrepetrol allowance (don’t know for how long this may continue owing tochanges in the dept structure) and BSNL 3G SIM Card ( Since our great BSNL 4G may take anotherdecade for implementation). In conclusion, for people who think their Managers are being harsh andunfair to them and their is no work life balance in the software field….SUCK ITUP. (This is only for people who cares about career growth and money). For Engineers who are from Core groups (EEE, Civil, Mech etc) pleaseseriously consider PSUs through GATE examination. The amount of pay andbenefits, one gets from the said PSUs were humongous. Job safety + Lot ofpay/benefits = PSUs. EDIT :PS - I'm not taking any sides. This is purely my personal opinion. My note- While I was in Pudukkottai, one new SDOT joined by name ManuBau. He was with me at Salem ,3 years junior to me, and we were just friends. Only on his joining I could know from others he belonged toscheduled tribe. He never appeared so in any of his behaviours. However heworked there just as how we were at Salem, showing no superiority andconsulting me in office matters. It took another two years for me to getpromotion. Q3 What will happen to ahuman soul once it decides it is done with reincarnation? A3 Irina Nola Past LifeRegression TherapistMay 2 Reincarnation applies to livingand dying andreincarnating not only on Earth but on any habitable planet in all kinds ofcivilizations. If thesoul gets really tired of living on Earth - it can go anywhere in the Universe. It can also ascend energetically to non-physical worlds with no death andbirth, it can shapeshift into any form there, but does not die - so we can not call it reincarnation,though these beings can transform If the soul wants to stop being a separateconsciousness altogether - it can unite with the Source and stop being anindividual soul. Q4 If you ever were to leaveQuora, what would be your reasoning? A4 Gopalkrishna Vishwanath Ihave been a member of Quora since July 2015 9h ago(369 words in this answer) If I were to leave Quora it would not be due to any “reasoning”. It would be due to somecompulsion. Death is an unbeatablecompulsion. One day I will nomore. I am 72 now and with each passing year, I am getting closer to the daywhen you will not hear from me anymore. A serious illness that preventsme from writing will be another compulsion. Being banned by Quora is yetanother. Being cut off from the internet may be another reason but that will be temporary.I will be back as soon as I regain access to the net. If I have to leave Quora due to any kind of “reasoning” then I would haveleft by now. I have enough excuses to offer for leaving Quora. I don’t get to read some of myfavorite writers anymore. They have left the platform or are almost totally inactive these days. But I am still here. The quality of the postings has deteriorated. But I am still here, grateful for the occasionalgood post that enters my feed. Views, upvotes, and followers that I enjoyed two years ago are nowhistory. But I am still here. Earnings under the QPP programwhich I could count in dollars two years ago are now being counted in cents.But I am still here. I can’t think of any convincing reason for leaving Quora. Quora is what it is. A platform where you learn and share. It is we, the contributors, who made it what it was and who have now madeit what it has become. I will tweak my settings,ignore bad posts, downvote them, follow people judiciously, subscribe and unsubscribe from topics, and dowhatever I can to improve the quality of my feed to the extent possible, andsimply live with what I can do nothing about. Quora is now a daily habit andpart of my daily routine just like my breakfast, lunch, and dinner, my morning yoga sessions, and my evening walks. I haveno plans to leave Quora and I can’t think of any reason to do so. I can only fear some compulsion that may force me to leave Quora.May thatnever happen. Q5 Is it good to bath in hotwaterduring summer? A5 Some summers ago, when Iwent to the gym everyday for a couple of hours, part of my routine was to takesaunas or steam baths, especially during heat waves, when the temperature gotup into the mid to upper 90s F. In those steam rooms, of course, it got up over 130F+ degrees. But these were sweat inducingpractices not just bathing for good hygiene. There is a difference. Even so, I felt just fine. The hot smelly humid air of New York was lessstifling after doing so and my body felt really relaxed after the workouts. I don't think there is harm inbathing in warmer to hot water in the summer if you enjoy it, but it would probably be better to cool the body down withcolder bather water, for maximum comfort in the higher temperatures of summer. Warmer bath water is relaxing and cooler bathing temperatures arestimulating and invigorating to the body, in general. Modify your bathing watertemperature as needed. 2ND ANSWER- Ritwik Sunny, former Customer Support Executive atAshok LeylandAnswered May 28 It is advisable to bathe in warm water, as it dilates the blood vessels and allows theheart to work at a relaxed pace. 3RD ANSWER- Priyanka Solanki, B.pharm from KLE Society'sCollege of Pharmacy Belgaum (2011)Answered March 5, 2018 It's not at all good to take bath with hot water in summer specially.It is only acceptable in case ofyou are sick. If you are healthy and you are bathing with hotwater you are losing your immunity. Over the period of time, you will be repeatedly be sick. If we all need to take bath with hot water, why God has created rivers ofcool water? He had to create of hot water.! Suddenly, you will not be able to switch from hot to cool. you can startwith warm, and within few days cool water! Cool water gives great feel of relaxation! My note- Old people who havenerve problems, it is goodto have hot water applied to feet during bath atleast once or twice in hot water in a week . Especially thosespending more time in AC room. Q6 Why does the oxygen levelnot decrease inside the AC room? A6 Gopala Krishnan , formerRetired Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 at Department of Telecom(1966-2004) Answered just now One reason we often open the room . There is possibility if more peopleoccupy the room for suffocation after hours if the room is not opened while using split AC. It is told just keep a window half open while split AC Air conditioner switched ON in a bed room.With any number of drawing and releasing, for about 12 hours, the oxygen in theroom is sufficient. I hope the answer is clear. If using window AC the problemis not there. But security problem is in India. Q7 Which eating habit isordinary in your country but strange in the rest of the world? A7 Shoor Veer Singh Indian,dots not feathers Wed You are in an Indian restaurant, admiring your empty food-stained plate,and the waiter brings these bowls to you at the end of the meal: Don’t drink it. This is a ‘fingerbowl’. “A what?” you ask. Yes, a finger bowl. It’s well known that Indians don’t like using tools like knives and forkswhen eating a meal. A direct consequence of this habit is fingers lathered withthe delicacy you just devoured. When you are at a fancy restaurant, and waiter gets the signal that this is the end of the soiree,they bring these bowls with lukewarm water and a slice of lemon floating in it.You are supposed to drown your fingertips in the bowl and give them a gentlemassage with the lemon slice. It does two things: it cleansyour hands (duh) the lemon attacks atthe smell of food from your hands, so that everything you touch after the dinner does not taste like ChickenTikka Masala. Unfortunately, this piece of information has not traveled to the Indianjoints here in the United States. This side of the Atlantic, we are all walking with smelly fingers. Q8 Why does my RO + UV waterpurifier with TDS controllers give sweet water? A8 As far as I know, RO remove minerals along with salt. Then,what gives it sweetness? The source water is not sweet (input TDS 144, outputTDS 20). Philip Sulikosky, Water treatment technician. Answered October 1, 2017 The RO in combination with theparticle filter and activatedcarbon filter it probably comes with; effectively removes most particles, organics and inorganics out ofthe water. If you are on a chlorinated town supply, it will be also be removing thechlorine as well, which in itself is an unpleasant taste if you are used topure water. The sweet taste you are referringto is simply the taste ofpure water without minerals, particulates and pollutants. My note- In my Indian bathroom inground floor alone the water has a smell of curry leaves while opening the tap for sometime. There is no curry leaves plant eitherin my home or near by homes. I am still trying to get the reasoning. RO water I have never felt sweet. Q9 Do ferns like acid oralkaline soil? A9 Gopala Krishnan, formerAssistant General Manager 1996-2004 at Department of Telecom (1966-2004) Answered2h ago Nearly all ferns(PLANTS) prefer a soil that is moist and well-draining.Most do best in slightly acidic to neutral soil, from 4.0 to 7.0 in pH, butsome, such as the maidenhair fern (Adiantum), requires a more alkaline soil. Q10 What are backwaterstretches? A10 2 Answers Gopala Krishnan, former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at Department of Telecom (1966-2004)Answered 2h ago The scenic backwaters comprise a serene stretch of lakes, canals andlagoons located parallel to the coast of the Sea. Answer after searching googleand modified answer to the question. 2ND ANSWER-VasuPandian, former RetiredGovernment Employees at Government (1982-2019) Answered 8h ago The place is called backwaters because the lake water is actually freshriver water that comes down from the river and is then used for the paddyfields whenever the need be, and later the lake water as it goes ahead, mergeswith the ocean in Kochi. Source:— m.timesofindia.com Q11 How are indoorplants useful to us? A11 Gopala Krishnan, formerAssistant General Manager 1996-2004 at Department of Telecom (1966-2004) Answered 3h ago Plants are to be planted outside. Some attractive plants people growinside. I don’t think there is any use other than decoration and some goodappearance. Q12 How do you cleanyour iron with salt? A12 2 Answers Stuart James, 25+ Years in High-endSecurity Answered Fri No matter how seasoned a skillet is, burnt chunks can still occur. Rinsethe skillet well and leave a small amount of hot water. Pour in about 1/4 cupcourse salt and scrub with a dedicated brush or chain-mail scrubber. You mayneed to scrub some spots, but this method works well. Also, avoid using soap as much as possible. That can compromise theseasoning. Gopala Krishnan , former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 atDepartment of Telecom (1966-2004)Answered 11h ago Why salt is required to clean iron?. Ensure the iron is not hot. Applyany cleaner in a cloth (Like dormex) and clean. Even damp cloth is sufficientin many parts All the above QA are based onQuora digest on 25-07- 2021/Answered by me. Quora answersneed not be 100% correct answers Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on26 07-2021 Thisposting has 2954 WORDS and approx. 295sentences. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to thatha_patty+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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