Men who only pay with cash (love, friends, problems, meaning)
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That's the point, I can usually tell when they are playing a role and I want no part of it. I wondered if anyone else noticed this, had a good eye for it, or what they're experiences have been. Surely all input is welcome even if it doesn't apply.
It would be something to question. Maybe not make a blanket assumption, but something to keep your eye open for.
Those were the terms I was thinking of- if they have large wads of cash, then they are into something illegal.
Not always, I have made 10K + purchases with cash. All on personal exchanges on pickups on trademe purchases (similar to ebay) or similar.
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I have always used Debit Cards, however I have become very uncomfortble with them and for good reason. I have had my card used twice now by thieves. One for $2000 within 30 minutes of the theft, the other by the Doctors office administrative staff. I was one of hundreds of patients here in Portland, where patients account numbers were used for both financial and idenity theft. I don't blame anyone in this country, man or woman for going back in time and using cash now instead of plastic. Perhaps some of these men you have met have had bad experiences with plastic. I only know as much as I would prefer to use plastic, I find myself using cash more and more now.
From time to time, I'll come across or witness a man who pays for all his drinks/dinners/purchases with cash. They'll whip out a wad and pay for each drink, one by one. A common response when someone comments on said wad (like how crazy they are for walking around with so much money) is they don't "believe in credit cards".
I have had these very men approach me over the years and it has become a huge red flag for me. I am all for keeping the debt down. However, I can usually tell when someone is being financially responsible and when they can't even open a bank account. I won't touch the latter with a 10 foot pole.
Thoughts?
The very act of using a credit card in itself can be a problem. It always needs to be paid back in time. One of the reasons I my debit card 99% of the time. It's just cut and throw
From time to time, I'll come across or witness a man who pays for all his drinks/dinners/purchases with cash. They'll whip out a wad and pay for each drink, one by one. A common response when someone comments on said wad (like how crazy they are for walking around with so much money) is they don't "believe in credit cards".
I have had these very men approach me over the years and it has become a huge red flag for me. I am all for keeping the debt down. However, I can usually tell when someone is being financially responsible and when they can't even open a bank account. I won't touch the latter with a 10 foot pole.
Thoughts?
Ok, I will bite.
I either pay cash or credit card. I do NOT "flash cash" and I have essentially no debt at all and a stellar credit score.
When I go out to a bar\club like I did last Friday it's not uncommon for me to have about $300 on me (no I don't spend it all) and at places like that I generally just pay cash because it's lots of incremental purchases and running a tab can be a pain at times especially with large groups and figuring out what goes where it's easier to just settle up as I go. If it's dinner...I generally pay by credit card unless I'm wanting to get out of there and happen to have the right amount of change to cover the bill and tip right.
Also, I will INTENTIONALLY pay cash at small businesses..especially if I know the owners because then they don't get hit with the couple % credit card charge which adds up.
I either pay cash or credit card. I do NOT "flash cash" and I have essentially no debt at all and a stellar credit score.
Perhaps you should flash cash
When I was little I saw the movie Goodfellas. I saw DeNiro placing dollar bills in an array for the bartender as a tip, and I was like whew, I wanna do that some day
I pay with cash most times. The last thing I want to do is fumble around with credit or debit cards in a crowded bar, and unless I know the place very well, I'm not leaving any tabs open on my card. Cash is king and it also allows me to tip the bartender or waitress on the spot rather than mess around with plastic.
You think the only people that pay cash our tip earners or illegal earners??
Real Men think someone using a card for a $2 cup of coffee are losers. It is also a HUGE generational thing. There were no debit cards 20 years ago.
LOL. I dont use a card for chewing gum or lotto tickets. I do use it for just about anything else. Starbucks mocha - debit card, gas - debit card, dinner - debit card, 12 pack of Bass - debit card.
Dont even need cash to pay street parking meters anymore.
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It is also a HUGE generational thing. There were no debit cards 20 years ago.
