Re:Sweden leads the race to become cashless society
by colejohnson66 on Sunday August 14, 2016 @03:47PM
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One other inconvenience I see is with the older generation who give money to their grandchildren.
> "Happy Birthday, Alice! Here's $100"
vs.
> "Happy Birthday, Alice! Here's a check for $100. Now, you can't use that right away. You need to take it to the bank and they'll turn it into a card you can use when shopping."
Also, when I was growing up, actually /seeing/ the money helped me appreciate it's value. I knew to be careful with spending because I could see how much I had (physically). My younger brother: "Can I get Overwatch? It's only $60!"
> "Happy Birthday, Alice! Here's $100"
vs.
> "Happy Birthday, Alice! Here's a check for $100. Now, you can't use that right away. You need to take it to the bank and they'll turn it into a card you can use when shopping."
Also, when I was growing up, actually /seeing/ the money helped me appreciate it's value. I knew to be careful with spending because I could see how much I had (physically). My younger brother: "Can I get Overwatch? It's only $60!"