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I had an instantpot 3QT MINI DUO in Europe and recently bought the same in Japan. Thought the only difference would be the front panel language (not a sticker) but I noticed the toggle pressure release valve at the top is set up differently.

With the European one, when moving the valve both ways, you could feel some resistance, and at the sealing position, the valve stays there without any wobbling and it sealed tight.

but the Japanese version, it's so much more wobbly even at Sealing position

It comes to pressure and seals eventually so it's working fine but I''m annoyed that the toggle doesn't seal tight with the current one. or am I just making all this up? so confused

Poorly written like someone is a bad writer, not necessarily incorrect but just not great writing. Awkward phrasing, not powerful storytelling, odd transitions etc.

Sometimes I adjust it so it makes sense and flows well (EDIT: for clients who I know will ask me to do that anyway if I asked)

But in general, I don't spend too much time fixing it because that's above my pay grade? Also depends on the contract and the type of work.

What are your thoughts?

EDIT: what if the text is a marketing text, website, an app or some kind of product where you know cleaner writing in target language will be better for the end client?

I've dabbled in game localization a bit and would like to be more organized so I can provide better quality work, especially for the narrative-driven ones.

I usually ask for a reference/context for each line.

But beyond that, do you keep your own excel sheet of characters and their voice? Would like to know how other people manage them. TIA

I had an instantpot 3QT MINI DUO in Europe and recently bought the same model here. Thought the only difference would be the front panel would be in JP but I noticed the toggle thing at the top, pressure release valve, is set up differently.

It comes to pressure and seals eventually so it's working fine I guess but it hisses shortly after it reaches pressure and I always have to adjust the valve to stop the hissing.

The EU version I had, I was able to seal it tight and there was some sort of light locking mechanism. But the Japanese one doesn't have that and it looks structurally different.

Doc told me I'm at the initial stage so I'm not too worried. That said, I'm intent on getting rid of this because I have so many other ailments I need to worry about (long covid)

Also true I've been eating lots of fatty/sugarly/oily foods for funsies for a while now so it's about time.

However, I dont want to start another disordered eating spiral. Am curious about other people's experience navigating this

Does anybody else feel this way? In other countries, I am given far more detailed information about my illnesses and medications, so I am informed and can make decisions accordingly. (EDIT: Decisions about how to adjust doses, when to stop, how to titrate etc)

Here they just tell you what they want you to do and what they're going to do without explaining why. 

Of course, if I ask them, they will explain a bit but they dumb it down so much. Because the premise for them is that the patients don't have to think/understand.

I guess this is in line with how customer service operates here in that they give you so much information, including stupid warnings like do not put this bag over your head less you may suffocate, otherwise people complain.

EDIT 2: Also how they keep some information from patients. Like the reference letters to hospitals are sealed. In other countries I've been in, it's patients info so a copy is automatically made available to patients.

Same with lab/test results. In (some) other countries, copies are automatically provided to patients. Here you need to specifically ask for a copy.

Another thing is when people have serious stuff like cancer. How they don't tell you everything as if it's the family's to decide.

EDIT: I'm fluent so no language issue

I just had a quick phone consultation with a new doctor. I saw her for the first time two weeks ago and today was the second time. I'm very upset right now. She is a specialist in Chinese medicine as well as internal medicine (western medicine), and is very knowledgeable about long Covid.

Last time, she seemed very warm and kind and I legit thought she was an Angel at first, but then later figured she's actually a Goddess. I felt that if I followed her treatment and guidelines regarding lifestyle and diet, maybe I could recover in three years like she said most people do (with some exceptions).

The hospital she works at is a little far away, 90 minutes from my house and I need to take a high speed train so expensive too. But because I was not happy with the previous long covid doctor's approach to dealing with mental health, specifically his belief on how best to handle negative thought patterns (or anxiety/fear), I thought I would try a new doctor. (He said if your mind starts to spiral, do something else like watch youtube videos to distract yourself so you won't get stuck in the sympathethic state. I do not like this approach as it doesn't address the root cause and is dismissive of parts of me that are worrisome and anxious for various good reasons)

This first doctor was otherwise amazing, is knowledgeable, very kind and always lets me ask all the questions I have, not that I take excessively long anyways. He's also technologically savvy so we did online consultations via an app. (the second doctor doesn't use an app, hence a phone call today)

So the phone call with the new doctor today was really difficult first because the signal wasn't good for some reason and sometimes it was difficult for me to hear her and her me. Plus it was annoying that she was like did you just move to a location with poor signal (I did not) so I told her it's because of my mobile carrier this happens sometimes But honestly it doesn't happen that often. For instance when I call the hospital's main phone number the signal is good, so it must be her specific line that interferes with my carrier.

Another annoying thing was that when she asked me how I was, I started to explain about one thing and then in the middle of it, she interrupted me saying we don't have a lot of time because this is just a quick call. I found this very annoying and dissapointing because I had thought about what I wanted to ask during the call and made a list so I didn't have to speak for long. Another thing is she asks open ended questions like how are you and this is difficult to answer so I just say I'm fine lol because thats how i feel. 

Compare to this, the first doctor was really good because he uses a numerical performance grading scale for MECFS (0 to 10) and before the call I fill out a questionnair that includes this. so he doesnt' even have to ask how i've been. and because the questionneir includes a section where I can write my questions, he just answers them.

And mostly, I'm really disappointed by today's experience with this new doctor because I sort of idealized her and put her in a pedestal, thinking she is a Goddess who could lead me to recovery.

Now I have an in person appointment with her in two weeks. When I'm there, I don't want to ask any question because a part of me feels hurt and stubborn, plus my questions aren't so critical, just something that would be nice if I could get an answer to. so it's okay either way.

anyways, i dont need to ask her questions to get better. i just need to tell her how ive been feeling and take all the meds she gives and it should be good. I dont need to have a friendly relationship with a doctor. I just need to be civil. 

Also another difference between the two doctors is that the old doc usually aims for an approach that can be applied to most everyone. he says this is what he is trying to do so the greater number of people can benefit from his treatment, even when they aren't his patients. because he posts on X and youtubes etc.

On the other hand, the new doctor I think will tailor the meds to my specific condition each month as this is how chinese medicinal herbs work in principle. and she will see me in person vs online with the old doctor.

I've been crying about this today. I haven't cried in a really long time about my illness. I think the poor signal phone call really strained me mentally and physically. I had a headache for a little bit after the call.

Bought them on Ali Express. Extremely painful in a good way in the beginning. Could only wear it for a few min.

A few weeks in, I noticed thick calluses started to form in the back of the feet.

A few months in, the skin in the back started to peel and I started to get tingling sensation in the feet so figured time to stop.

The packaging says wear it for 5-10 min a day but I wore it all day. Plus I'm heavy so I'm sure that played a role too.

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I just cut up a big muffin mold I used to use in the oven, so it fits in my 3QT IP.

The rim was touching the pot and left some burn marks. Is this normal or an indication of poor quality silicon?

I've since trimmed the rim so it doesn't touch the pot since I figured burning the silicon in the same pot as the food being cooked is probably not good

FYI this is what the bread looks like.

In traditional Japanese cooking, they put a piece of cloth around the lid of the steamer so the top of the food stays dry inside.

How can I replicate this in IP? I tried it with paper towel but then the lid won't seal tight.

EDIT: Does quick release produce more droplets to fall inside vs natural release?
EDIT 2 Thanks for the replies!!!

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I had what people called Chinese egg cake at a market in Cambodia many years ago that looked like this picture.

Now I want to make it a home. I've also recently come across Taiwanese castella recipes.

Are they the same thing? EDIT: it looks like there is steamed 鸡蛋糕 too according to the internet?

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