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[โ€“] Urbanfox@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hahahah, imagine going to another country and trying to pay in another currency and being shocked they wouldn't accept it.

I can't even spend Scottish notes in England when it's all Sterling, never mind trying to pay for a small shop coffee in dollars.

[โ€“] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Not atypical for Americans, having worked in many industries that cater to tourists I've seen that very often...

"I tried putting my money the slot machine, how come it doesn't work?"

"It's USD sir, you'll need to change it for CAD..."

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