Why do the majority of Americans do not carry cash anymore? Everyone uses a credit/debit card for even menial purchases like a soda of McDonalds. Why?
2006-06-08 04:38:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I use cash just to tick off the cashiers. They have a hard time making change, even when the amount shows in front of them. I have given back so much money in the last year alone.
2006-06-08 04:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yea it was replaced by hard plastic. Good question though. I still use cash.I refuse to get a credit card. The way I see it is if I don't have the cash to pay now I don't really need to buy it.Plus the a credit card is too easy. I could get in trouble with a credit card. I have a check cashing card but have never used it.
2006-06-08 11:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by wishorstish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know I think it is crazy I have an debit card and I never use the thing when I opened my checking account I told them I did not want checks. I put money in the bank and then I go and take it out as I need it! I hate credit cards I think they are a joke. I prefer cash. If my Job didn't direct deposit my money I wouldn't even have a checking account prlly :)
2006-06-08 11:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
convenience. i always have a credit card. for cash i have to go to a bank or credit union, make a special trip there to get cash. or an ATM even. Which often charges a fee. I pay my credit card online and it doesn't require a special trip anywhere plus gives me the flexibility to not pay it all this month if i am short on cash. cash can get lost and it's gone. cash can get stolen. it's more risky. credit card can get lost or stolen but i just call and cancel it. so i'm not out anything. credit card sends me a list of how i spent my money cash i would have to keep track myself.
2006-06-08 11:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is the trend to become a cashless society most people recieve rewards for using cards hence the popularity of them personally i still prefere cash
2006-06-08 11:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by robert S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm one of the last ones left...
I like to carry cash then I actually SEE how much money I'll spending (*ahem* wasting).
2006-06-08 11:42:13 · answer #6 · answered by lifelover581 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easier to control through loss prevention. There's also a Biblical theory I have on the subject, but I won't tell you about it here....
2006-06-08 11:50:17 · answer #7 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just so easy to whip out the fantastic plastic!
2006-06-08 11:42:01 · answer #8 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it stopped taking it's Viagra and now it's good old soft cash
2006-06-08 11:42:24 · answer #9 · answered by waterwidget 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its easier...
and it is the first step to a world wide currency...
2006-06-08 11:43:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋