Cashless society

[mr t]

I don’t think we’ll get to bring a cashless society any time soon.

And I’m not bothered one way or the other.

However I do think that the constant card and mobile phone tapping is quite impersonal and I always wonder if folk working in hospitality miss out on tips when cards are used to pay bills.

 

[McfcBibby]

I don’t think we’ll get to bring a cashless society any time soon.

And I’m not bothered one way or the other.

However I do think that the constant card and mobile phone tapping is quite impersonal and I always wonder if folk working in hospitality miss out on tips when cards are used to pay bills.

I’m lucky enough to be Sous Chef at a very good restaurant and most places now add an optional service charge which 99% of people pay. We get paid both electronic and cash tips monthly. Cash tips work out about £110 a month compared to around £600-£700 a month electronic. Unfortunately the electronic tips are taxable

 

[Eccles Blue]

I’m lucky enough to be Sous Chef at a very good restaurant and most places now add an optional service charge which 99% of people pay. We get paid both electronic and cash tips monthly. Cash tips work out about £110 a month compared to around £600-£700 a month electronic. Unfortunately the electronic tips are taxable

That is why I like to give cash for my tips. Plus I have heard of some places where the staff don't see the service charge when paid electronically.

Before anyone berates me for the tax business, I paid tax all my working life and I still pay tax even though I am now a pensioner. BUT I am at the stage now where I see the rich getting away with tax dodges so this is my tiny protest if you like.
I receive just a little bit too much to be able to claim even for the Helping Hands concession which is available in Salford. All I have is a Blue Badge so I am not feeling guilty. So there!!! :-) JMHO

 

[I'm With Stupid]

That is why I like to give cash for my tips. Plus I have heard of some places where the staff don't see the service charge when paid electronically.

Before anyone berates me for the tax business, I paid tax all my working life and I still pay tax even though I am now a pensioner. BUT I am at the stage now where I see the rich getting away with tax dodges so this is my tiny protest if you like.
I receive just a little bit too much to be able to claim even for the Helping Hands concession which is available in Salford. All I have is a Blue Badge so I am not feeling guilty. So there!!! :-) JMHO

I mean strictly speaking it's not your responsibility anyway. You give cash, it's up to them to declare it.

 

[Bill Walker]

I’m lucky enough to be Souix Chief

 

[Tuearts right boot]

I’m lucky enough to be Sous Chef at a very good restaurant and most places now add an optional service charge which 99% of people pay. We get paid both electronic and cash tips monthly. Cash tips work out about £110 a month compared to around £600-£700 a month electronic. Unfortunately the electronic tips are taxable

You're still better off though

 

[MCFC Wirral]

Has everyone seen the Swansea fan abusing the club shop staff for refusing his cash payment for merch? He was thick enough to film himself doing it (including his face) and is now facing a ban. I read the comments on their Facebook page and a significant number are supporting him. Some awful paranoia in there.

 

[Blue Mist]

I dont know about paranoi as I've not seen the vid, but total stupidity definitely.
The reason the staff are not taking cash is because the football club told them not to. Shouting at them is a waste of time. Filming yourself being an obnoxious knob is even more stupid and then posting it online !!
Some people do not possess one ounce* of common sense.

* other units of measurement are available.

 

[MCFC Wirral]

I have friends and family in Swansea. I enjoy my trips there but that’s the kind of simpleton they based Twin Town on. You can find your stereotypes everywhere from Shameless to Rab C Nesbitt.

Everywhere near me except for two badly run locals and a barbers accepts card payments. I took cash out recently in case the merchandise stall at a gig didn’t take card payments. They did. I still have a £10 note in my wallet.

Imagine getting paid your net monthly pay in cash. You wouldn’t feel safe carrying it.

 

[mexico1970]

Imagine getting paid your net monthly pay in cash. You wouldn’t feel safe carrying it.

People don't want that though, they want a choice. Looks like the plastic wavers want to amble into the matrix and drag everyone along with them ;)