When I was a child back in the 1950’s, paying with cash was a sign that someone had their financial affairs in order. Even paying by check, except to pay a bill by mail, was not that accepted. Later, paying by check was acceptable too. I remember my Mom cashing my Dad’s paycheck and separating the money into individual envelopes to pay the various household bills and expenses.
As we all know, credit cards soon became the rage, and now money is almost never used. I mention this because of the recent commercials for a credit card (Visa I think) that poke fun at people using money because it disrupts the smooth flow of customers paying with credit cards. With the “swipe and go” technology prevalent today, paying by cash (or Lord forbid – by check) takes longer.
This got me thinking about how often I use cash and checks. Well I wrote 4 checks last year, down 2 from the year before, because I pay most bills on-line. Except for tipping at restaurants, paying for my haircut, and using vending machines (some of which accept credit cards), I seldom pay for anything in cash. I do use cash in casinos, but as you know, you can’t use coins there anymore. Most of the things I do use cash for could be adapted to accept credit cards.
So my question is - do you think we will become a cashless society (at least in the US), will that be soon, and do you think that is a good, bad, or neutral development.
2007-07-20 00:37:12 · 3 answers · asked by ghouly05 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I believe we are getting to that point. I went to get a soda they other day from the vending machine and realized that some of them take credit cards now. I use my card in stores and paying bills online. With the expection of using a check every now and then. Other than a hair cut and tips, I really have no need for cash in my life.
2007-07-20 07:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by Knowledge 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's bad. Think about it, it means they will have even more control. We will all be just a bunch of numbers. All the money in the world will in their possession and we will be like little mice who work all day so we can earn enough points to be able to afford some cheese at the end of the day.
2007-07-20 00:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What's the matter? Your minutes aren't the same as ours?? No patience...? You heard the national debt lately?? So, we stop using cash because?? No thanks, money still works here!
2007-07-20 00:59:42 · answer #3 · answered by Thunderrolls 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋