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Is it often foggy where you live?
Not especially, no. We usually only get thick fog a handful of times in late autumn. When it does roll in, it tends to blanket the park near my flat, which looks quite atmospheric on my morning walk.
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Do you like foggy weather?
To be honest, I quite enjoy it as long as I don't have to drive anywhere. There's a real sense of calm and stillness when everything is muffled. I usually just stay indoors with a hot cup of tea.
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Have you ever experienced any travel delays because of fog?
Yes, absolutely. A couple of years ago, my morning train into the city centre was cancelled due to poor visibility on the tracks. I ended up waiting on a freezing platform for nearly an hour before giving up.
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Do you prefer sunny days or foggy days?
I'd definitely choose sunny weather overall. While misty mornings have a certain charm, bright sunshine puts me in a much better mood and makes it far easier to get outside and go cycling with friends.
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Do you think foggy weather will become more common in your area?
I'm not really sure, but I suspect it might decrease where I live. Our winters seem to be getting milder and windier, which tends to blow the mist away before it can properly settle over the streets.
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thick fog
dense mist that makes it hard to see
roll in
arrive and cover an area gradually
atmospheric
creating a distinctive, moody feeling
muffled
made quieter or deadened in sound
poor visibility
conditions where seeing ahead is difficult
have a certain charm
be appealing in a unique or subtle way
settle
stay in one place for some time
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