Some of this as well. I’m dealing with mom and pop shops, locals trying to make a living. So if they accept credit cards I try to ask if they prefer a check, and some do.
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The hamburger place next to my work is like that. They prefer cash to avoid the high CC fees so I also pay cash there. No clue how much the forget to declare.
My brother’s restaurant is still cash only
I actually prefer cash. it’s a visual reminder of the fact that I’m actually spending money. Much of the problem with credit is that it doesn’t feel any different to swipe for $100 versus $150, so it’s easier for the customer to forget how much they’re spending.
No, it’s not as convenient, nor as trackable, yet I’ve still preferred it for 20 years. I don’t actually use cash as much as I would like, but that’s another battle to fight.
I did that for years, I gave myself a cash allowance for all incidental spending, and it really helped me buy less crap. After doing it for about four years my brain was trained and I got a rewards card to get some cash back.
I wouldn’t call myself a miser by any stretch but I did enough to get my savings rate where I want it to be. Well, close, home projects are standing in the way of where I really want to be, which is saving over 50%.
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A lot of small places here offer a ‘discount’ when paying cash. usually 3-4% off.
Other places add 3-4% if you pay with a card.
This is why I use some cash. I don’t need a reminder on a statement of how much junk food I’ve eaten.
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My drug dealer(s) don’t take cards either…
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Feeling better than yesterday, but the thought of food is not making me happy. 
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Did someone slip you some hidden raisins?
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Mebbe… 
IFYP
I’m not really annoyed about this - but my gas range was apparently filling my home with gas most of today and I didn’t die. Maybe this is a happy thought? OddSox was not impressed with himself for almost murdering me and the 7 cats. He’s probably annoyed.
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I had a soft boiled egg and toast for dinner. That chili chicken wrap is still throwing off my appetite.
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Lays Sour Cream & Onion, but in a can. I think they have a cutesy name like “Stackables” or something.
I brought them to work and tried a couple and they’re not bad. Basically the same as Pringles Sour Cream & Onion.
I think it’s fine to give teenagers cash. They can always give it to Mom or Dad & get them to buy something online for an equivalent amount.
Your cats are in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh, you and OddSox, too.
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Were I in his shoes I would be horrified.
Yeah, he was - but I trolled him until he felt better about maybe blowing up his wife sometime.
I was eating a poppy seed roll that had 1 stoopid, awful, dirty, smelly, nasty, evil, putrid, decaying, virulent rai-SIN in it!!! Needless to say, I took very small bites to avoid the eeeeeeeeeeevil!!! 