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Owl

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65. The last time I used a check the cashier didn't know what to do with it.

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Thu Nov 6, 2025, 01:57 PM

Nov 6

Had to bring her supervisor over and even she was uncertain how to enter the check into the register. Another supervisor came over and it finally got entered for payment.

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Which payment method do you use the most at stores? [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 OP

So many cafes are no cash now BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 6 #1

I believe in NYC choie Nov 6 #13

Have been using credit or debit more the doc03 Nov 6 #2

Under $20, cash. Over $20, debit. Emile Nov 6 #3

I use a credit card ... PBC_Democrat Nov 6 #4

Why do you ask? Amaryllis Nov 6 #5

... EYESORE 9001 Nov 6 #6

Curiosity SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 #7

I'm curious how many DUers hate beets leftstreet Nov 6 #9

You should SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 #12

definitely on Team Hate Beets nt yellowdogintexas Nov 6 #40

Me too Bettie Friday #74

I'm not a fan of beets. I know they are good Emile Nov 6 #14

I learned to like them. I don't love them, but like enough to get their benefits....Otho cottage cheese?... electric_blue68 Nov 6 #59

Love beets! Shambala Nov 6 #18

We can't be friends leftstreet Nov 6 #28

😂 more beets for me then Shambala Nov 6 #39

You MUST read "Jitterbug Perfume DFW Nov 6 #55

The beet was Rasputin's favorite vegetable leftstreet Nov 6 #56

Ah, well...... DFW Nov 6 #67

Beets Turbineguy Nov 6 #19

Right there with you....childhood trauma LtTx Nov 6 #29

I love beets and I think we need a new DU argument thread! yardwork Nov 6 #20

Once I saw Dana Loesch pimping beet extracts I swore off of then forever!!! Moostache Nov 6 #26

Put me down under "I love beets." NameAlreadyTaken Nov 6 #35

Thank you for asking. hamsterjill Nov 6 #25

My email acct once was hacked and they sent a message to my entire address book that started with asking "Do you use Amaryllis Nov 6 #30

I have had that happen to me, resulting in the Nigerian Prince scam going out to my entire address list. nt yellowdogintexas Friday #72

I use Apple Pay Mz Pip Nov 6 #8

We have a small retail shop, and NameAlreadyTaken Nov 6 #37

All of my paper money says PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 6 #10

I no longer use a credit card; debit card only. If I can't afford to pay for something now, I don't want debt to be CTyankee Nov 6 #11

Credit cards companies want your Social Security number Emile Nov 6 #16

I have a wise fear of disclosing my SS number to anybody. CTyankee Nov 6 #17

My first voter list order auditor asked what all I wanted on the list and I said everything. Thinking voting history IA8IT Nov 6 #60

your bank has it, it is necessary to file taxes, in Texas you have to have it for a driver's license and voter yellowdogintexas Friday #70

I'd honestly avoid using a debit card fujiyamasan Nov 6 #46

I will check with my bank on its procedure. Thanks for the heads up. CTyankee Nov 6 #51

Usually cash but sometimes a credit card. Munu Nov 6 #15

Have used Rebl2 Nov 6 #21

Should separate credit/debit... Wounded Bear Nov 6 #22

Try to use cash all the time. Prairie_Seagull Nov 6 #23

Swish Celerity Nov 6 #24

untill now , snap. in future debit card. AllaN01Bear Nov 6 #27

I have switched to credit card LtTx Nov 6 #31

Same. I DO NOT want any transactions on Debit card, it puts my checking account at bigger risk of hacking Attilatheblond Nov 6 #45

I've had debit cards stolen fujiyamasan Nov 6 #50

Up until about 8 years ago, I paid cash for food, etc. Then, it just became easier to hand a credit card and Silent Type Nov 6 #32

If the store has a rewards system, it is easier to track your points yellowdogintexas Nov 6 #43

Debit card. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 6 #33

What about tap (ApplePay, Google Pay)? NameAlreadyTaken Nov 6 #34

While back, there was some news about tap to pay problems. Seems the machine didn't always clear out Attilatheblond Nov 6 #47

Wow that's strange and disturbing. NameAlreadyTaken Nov 6 #53

I had a grocery clerk chase me down in the parking lot because he caught it happening Attilatheblond Nov 6 #63

I rarely carry cash. Americanme Nov 6 #36

I use my CC because I get miles. I use it for pretty much everything that I can use it for. I lay it off Raftergirl Nov 6 #38

Definitely a debit card with the following exceptions: yellowdogintexas Nov 6 #41

Credit csrds usedtobedemgurl Nov 6 #42

I have an American Airlines frequent flyer card, which gives points for everything you use it for yellowdogintexas Nov 6 #44

You can also get cards that give you a bonus. usedtobedemgurl Nov 6 #48

Yes... thank you! AAdvantage card and HHonors card... for everything! QueerDuck Nov 6 #49

thanks for that tip! My property taxes have been reduced enough that putting the yellowdogintexas Friday #71

cash and debit ShepKat Nov 6 #52

By December chickens will be better than cash Johonny Nov 6 #54

These days I only use cash to pay the cleaning lady, the guy that cuts my hair and as a tip for the nail guy. beaglelover Nov 6 #57

It's about 50/50, cash or card. Iggo Nov 6 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Nov 6 #61

Only on Epstein Island 😉 SocialDemocrat61 Nov 6 #66

From travels to the southeastern US IzzaNuDay Nov 6 #62

also in Texas. nt yellowdogintexas Friday #73

There are very few things I use cash for jmowreader Nov 6 #64

The last time I used a check the cashier didn't know what to do with it. Owl Nov 6 #65

Five finger discount... BluesRunTheGame Nov 6 #68

I like getting 2% credit card reward and being able to keep track of payments wishstar Nov 6 #69