Vivinavi : Hawaii : (United States) Hawaii

• me15
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• 2023/10/27 (Fri) 21:43
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I had Invisalign braces.
The price the dentist quoted me was $6500 and my insurance covered $1000, so
I paid myself $5500.
Later, when I was checking my insurance bill, I realized that the amount of the bill that insurance allowed was about $4500
I showed the bill to the dentist myself and got about $1000 back.
So I was able to do it for about $4500 in real terms, and that was in 2018.
Now, prices have gone up, so it may be higher.
My friend who also had Invisalign done at another clinic at the same time was more expensive.
I can't recommend the dentist who was my dentist, so I'll refrain from recommending him, but
there is a process of grinding, so the gap was left a little bit unfulfilled, and I'm still a little rattled myself
I'm a little unhappy with the finished product, so I recommend choosing a doctor who is more experienced I would recommend you to choose an experienced teacher.
Of course, it will look much better than it did before the braces. I changed from that doctor to another dentist this year, and the new doctor said to me, "This is still after orthodontics", so I still think the orthodontics was a little too tight. I think the aesthetic sense of the doctor is quite significant.

• alohawa
• 2023/10/24 (Tue) 21:21
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But they kept asking me who bought the tickets. I also thought they were suspicious of me because I was staying for a long period of time. They also asked me many times if I was a business person. I am a communication university student, so next time I will bring my student ID …. Is it okay to go from the US to another country as a non-rev ？.

• alohawa
• 2023/10/24 (Tue) 23:53
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I know he is suspicious of me because it is a benefit from him, not my parents. And my family doesn't have a single connection to the US …. Also, the rule is within 90 days, so I haven't done anything illegal, but the examiner told me that if I am in the US for more than a month, I have to be in Japan for more than a month before I can come to the US. Even though there is no such thing in the law. I am not working, so I guess that is another suspicious point. I was searched for my belongings and then released, so I'm sure that will be the case this time as well, but what is the definitive NG item is also a mystery to me.

• alohawa
• 2023/10/25 (Wed) 03:35
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If you are on board with your husband's relationship, I don't have a problem with it. I am on the American male beneficiary, so I think it's a no-no. I've been released after separate rooms in the past, so I think it's ok, but this time I'm going to Europe for a trip, so I'm wondering if they'll be suspicious since it's Chicago → Minneapolis after I go to Europe.

• Switch
• 2023/10/26 (Thu) 07:04
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CBP Officer
Recently, there are more and more strict regulations on immigration for permanent residency and papa activities
I think it's true that there are some places in Hawaii where you can have papa activities without a visa.
It seems that there is a Japanese agency that allows people to go to Hawaii without a visa, and there is a bar in the back of Triton that has a private room in the back where you can go and have daddy activities. …
I know a girl who went to Hawaii alone to attend her friend's wedding and was sent to a separate room from immigration,
She had a boyfriend here and he stayed here for 4 weeks twice a year for a year and a half. She even made a dummy reservation for one night at the first hotel, but she made sure to check out on the day she checked out.
She will not be able to enter Hawaii or the U.S. for at least 5 to 10 years.
Immigration in the U.S. is really tough, especially these days.

• ノンレブ トラベラー
• 2023/10/27 (Fri) 05:11
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We often give tickets to our friends with the United, American, and Delta Buddy Passes. Finally, it's no problem to go to Europe from the U.S., and it's 3 months longer if you come back to the U.S.

• こーの字
• 2023/09/25 (Mon) 08:24
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I think it would be a good idea to contact the tour company
to have a photo taken as proof that the meeting place was not mistaken,
and also to include a record of no incoming calls from the driver.

• かいむき
• 2023/09/25 (Mon) 15:16
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When I called, he apologized in a hurry while driving, saying, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. He seemed to have made a reservation for the same day and time as another customer, so I was upset, and he apologized flatly.
I asked him to reschedule, but I am worried.

• かめ
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• 2023/09/27 (Wed) 23:01
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Everyone makes mistakes and mishaps. Instead of getting angry, let's forgive them. I'm sure he won't make the same mistake again.

• かいむき
• 2023/10/03 (Tue) 12:46
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My fears were right.
They cancelled again.

The company is not properly managed.

Even though it is called a company, I feel that the president is working alone.

He left me with a strange sense of uneasiness that did not reassure me at all,

• Kalaimoku
• 2023/10/04 (Wed) 01:26
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Topix: Kaimeki-san

That company will be gone in the near future.

If there is no demand, Waikiki will disappear soon.

Companies and stores open and close very quickly.

• Halo
• 2023/10/26 (Thu) 09:50
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If it is written in the rental agreement, you can refer to it to see if it is okay or not to put it up.
If not, I think you have to check with the landlord. We have one window without curtains or blinds for a different reason, and we put curtains there using a stick-on rod.

• kuruma
• 2023/10/09 (Mon) 19:24
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I knew it ！
I would like a new affordable Toyota ？
Corolla, for example.

• Jeep
• 2023/10/09 (Mon) 21:17
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#3 kuruma

That would be your choice.
I have heard that the Corolla is the #1 car whose parts are stolen because it is too popular
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Not only Toyota but also Mazda and Subaru are popular.
It might be a good idea to test drive various cars and decide.

• ハワイファイブオー
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• 2023/10/10 (Tue) 23:15
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Whether new or used,
if you don't know anything about cars,
you will be looked down upon, and you may be offered
a deal.
It would be a good idea to do your own research
first to find out which type of car is best for you.
Please take it as a lesson that you paid $5,000 to get an inferior car
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May you find a good car.

• ハワイ育ち
• 2023/10/20 (Fri) 19:25
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Hawaii Five-O

To begin with, in the US, where the used car market is huge, ＄ cars under 10000 don't last long.
Unless you buy one in good condition from a private individual.
＄ If you are paying only ＄ 5000, not even 5000, it's not a bad car. Japanese people assume too much about the price of a car in the Japanese sense, but you should abandon that idea.
The store is not deceiving you.
It is just that Japanese people do not understand American used cars. As you say, it is best to go with someone who knows cars when buying a car.

• ハワイファイブオー
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• 2023/10/24 (Tue) 17:23
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>>I grew up in Hawaii

I just thought so because I fix my car myself to some extent. If you don't fix it, I guess it's not expensive even if it's under $1000.
I forgot to write there. I used to drive a $1000 car for 6-7 years.
Maintenance is what the car is all about.

• 日本人
• 2023/10/14 (Sat) 14:07
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I wonder if only Japanese really tip less ？
I think there may be a circumstance that you often work with Japanese people, or that you are aware of Japanese people as they are also Japanese.
＃ As Mr. 16 said, it is not only Japan that does not have a tipping culture, but most countries other than the US do not require tipping. It is strange that people in other countries understand and observe good manners, but only the Japanese do not.
Where do people from other countries learn such manners? ？ Are there any clear guidelines for tipping? ？
I have the impression that Japanese people, both visitors and guests, are very strict toward the same Japanese people.

Putting aside the weak yen, the high cost of living has made me feel that the prices of goods and services are not commensurate with their value.
I just hope that the economy will not go into recession in the future.

• kee
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• 2023/10/19 (Thu) 16:42
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It depends on the position.
I don't really agree with the "only Japanese" point.
I work with people from the north side of the mainland and Koreans.
They pay or don't pay, it varies. I have the impression that even many Americans don't pay for over the counter purchases, but Japanese tourists pay all over the place for no reason at all.

• シャトルん
• 2023/10/20 (Fri) 00:27
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A friend of mine is an airport shuttle driver, and he said that not only Asian people, but also Europeans don't tip.

• ハワイ育ち
• 2023/10/20 (Fri) 19:46
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I think it is up to each person, regardless of nationality, whether or not to tip. I have the impression that many Japanese people are too strict and concerned about the same Japanese people, perhaps because of that kind of education. The Japanese culture of "right to the right" education is a bad thing.
Also, it is not only about tipping, but many Japanese do not say anything to the other person on the spot, but complain persistently at such places or afterwards. Frankly speaking, I think it is foolish. Aside from that, there is no rule in the US Constitution or state law that says you must tip. Also, this is a bit off topic, but many Japanese people say that the yen is weak, but honestly, from an American point of view, I don't give a damn about the exchange rate situation.
Why do you feel sorry for them because of the weak yen and why should you lower the price just for Japanese people? ？
On the contrary, when the yen was strong, did you take the exchange rate into consideration when you traveled to Japan ？
No, you did not. ？
It is unequal.
So, I don't care about that, if you don't have money, don't force yourself to come here.

• Sean0914
• 2023/10/20 (Fri) 20:05
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#14 Mr. G

I think $ 3 is normal for valet parking.
My family works at the Marriott valet and they say
average $ 2.
Same for those from the mainland, sometimes $ 5, but $ 1. My friend valets at Trump and says $ 1.

If you get
$ 5 for about 10 customers an hour, that's about $ 400 tips a day.
I say it's not possible.

I'll put the 2023 tip price for your reference.

https://www.hawaii-arukikata.com/hiinfo/s_taizai/tip.html#tip09

• ホノルル
• 2023/10/20 (Fri) 10:03
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Ask your immigration attorney.

You can't rely on word of mouth or anything else.

• ハワイ育ち
• 2023/10/20 (Fri) 19:51
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You should have clarified what was needed first before writing. Everyone's situation is different, and even if you know, that person doesn't want to share the information they paid an immigration attorney to get for them with a stranger for free. I agree with Honolulu, you should consult an immigration attorney.

• Halo
• 2023/10/13 (Fri) 13:16
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Why don't you buy one of those electric ones ？ they don't cost $20.
Besides coffee beans, I use it to crush nuts.
I don't think there are any places that only pull beans for service. If there were, I would probably tip 10 or 20.
Costco's are for people who buy beans at the store. I don't think it's a good idea to bring in your own beans too.

• Halo
• 2023/10/13 (Fri) 13:20
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PS: If any of your friends have one, you could talk to them and ask them to lend it to you.
They would probably lend it to you at least once. You could give them some sweets in return.
(If the candy is going to be $20 or something, I'll buy a mill )

• コーヒー
• 2023/10/15 (Sun) 07:44
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Thank you.
I just recently gave away my coffee machine when I was organizing my kitchen, and I didn't want to add another kitchen appliance.
Borrowing from a friend is one way to go ！.

• m
• 2023/10/09 (Mon) 20:07
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I would love to learn this for my 4 year old. He can put on underwater glasses and put his face in the water. He can also float on a floatation device and flap his legs like a flapjack.

We do not have a pool at home.

• C
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• 2023/10/10 (Tue) 15:48
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#2 m

Thank you for your reply ！

It will be a little while before I start personal swimming, but I plan to go to Hawaii at least once a year to prepare for that. ！

If you are interested, please email me personally ！.