Author: /u/eco_suave

Moving into a new apartment at the end of the month. My last place had landlord-paid electric but here I will need to have it in my name. I can read about them on power to choose, but I’m hoping for some anecdotal advice from houstonians regarding which power company to go with.

Some factors to consider: I’m a schoolteacher who commutes so I am usually from 6:30 am to 5:30-6pm on weekdays. The apartment has two window-mounted AC units but it’s a very small place. Appliances include fridge, microwave, gas stove, dishwasher (will use that very rarely). I have a medium sized TV that’s usually on when I’m home and awake. The lease term is 12 months.

Thanks for your insights!!

Hey Houston

Thanks for having me. I’m in town interviewing for a job with the hope of moving here. I’m a white dude who has spent years in Latin America and speak Spanish fluently. As there are so many speakers in Houston, I have a strange question about when it’s appropriate to speak Spanish to someone.it’s a clunky way to ask if it’s considered rude to assume someone is a Spanish speaker because they may appear to have LatAm heritage?

Obviously if it’s a majority Spanish neighborhood or a restaurant where it’s made very clear that they are a Spanish establishment it’s easy to get it from context clues , I’m more asking about polite salutations, public settings, someone who might need a hand, etc. just those small one on moments. Like, can I throw a “con permiso” out there if I have to get by someone in the store? Or you want to make a joke to a stranger at the bus stop or something.

Would it be considered rude or polite, or neither?

Thanks for your help! Y gracias por u ayuda