I've recently moved to NYC for the summer to work at an internship and I'm surprised at just how many places here take cash only. For the first time in years i'

I've recently moved to NYC for the summer to work at an internship and I'm surprised at just how many places here take cash only. For the first time in years i'm walking around with cash in my pockets, whereas back home my wallet is always empty except for my credit cards. It isn't just small towns but big cities as well. I will agree that visa is easier for the consumer, but I won't avoid shopping/eating somewhere that takes only cash.