In Germany, the use of cash has become a proxy for concerns about trust, privacy

Re:In Germany, the use of cash has become a proxy for concer... by delinka on Friday May 25, 2018 @11:31AM (#17154645)

I don’t need to be accused, while stepping out on the street still eating the doughnut, of having stolen the doughnut. Especially while on holiday outside my home country.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:In Germany, the use of cash has become a proxy for concer... by mivanchev on Friday May 25, 2018 @12:24PM (#17155249)

I think the receipt is a proof that the store recorded the transaction and is not evading taxes.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:In Germany, the use of cash has become a proxy for concer... by delinka on Saturday May 26, 2018 @08:51AM (#17161753)

I see a receipt come out of every till for every transaction. Afterward, they ask if I want it. If I don't, they drop it in the bin.

I don't see how the receipt is proof that the store isn't evading taxes - someone would need to collect them all and compare them to their tax filings.

[ Parent | on HN ]