Have you ever been short of money in a store line?

[Anonymous]

Yes by a few cents

Yes by a quarter or two

Nope

Updates

3 mo

Or had a card declined in line

[Sunrising]

I have been short of money in a store, and I had packed all my items in bags, and when it came to pay I had no money, and I don't like paying by cards.

The situation was embarrassing, but I just apologised, and I asked if the store would keep my bags to one side while I went for some money.

There was no problem, I went back to the store a few minutes later and paid the bill.

I think this is the problem with using cash, but I prefer this system because I find it easier to keep a track of my finances.

[strateguy632]

Yes so i did 'triage' which luxury to cancel sale. But once my card was declined at a food place and i didn't have cash. Luckily a lady said "for food i will pay" i offered to return the value, so i asked her phone number. She said i don't give my phone number!

[msc545]

This has never happened to me because I have a definite aversion to being embarrassed in that way. I make it a point to carry enough money and a couple of credit cards with me so that this will never happen. I have, however, left home a few times and literally left my wallet at home, but in interest in being prepared, I keep some money and a credit card in my car just for this eventuality. It's probably happened about twice.

[slatyb]

You mean like physical currency? Is that still a thing?

[jahaims]

Nah, I can count. I would know i was short prior to paying.

[Anonymous]

Sure I just reached into my pocket for my other 💳 card or I paid in cash

[Nikki1989]

Nope

[NathanDavis]

nope

[jazzy34]

Yes.