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That's an interesting viewpoint. Where do you live? I would imagine you live somewhere that is not along the coastline in the USA. The only time I have ever ru

That's an interesting viewpoint. Where do you live? I would imagine you live somewhere that is not along the coastline in the USA. The only time I have ever run into any kind of social friction (percieved or actual) it was only around the time that it had just rolled out and everyone would groan and say stuff like "yeah, it says we do apple pay but it wont work" But after those initial bumps it is really prevalent and easy to use. I never feel like I am inconveniencing anyone.

kelnos 7y ago
I just replied in agreement as a sibling to your question. I live in SF and feel similarly sometimes.
notJim 7y ago
Portland, OR, but I never saw anyone use it in Brooklyn, either. Though NYC is incredibly backwards as far as payment technology goes, and most places strongly prefer cash. I still get your reaction sometimes, or that look that says "I'm tolerating this, but you're annoying me."
- notyourday 7y ago
  I'm starting to see QR codes on food trucks downtown that used to be cash only. Not gourmet ones but your average Chinese, Halal, breakfast/lunch etc.
  - reaperducer 7y ago
    I think the QR codes are usually an indication of AliPay or some other Chinese app. I'm sure someone here can elaborate or correct me.
    - pests 7y ago
      Yes and also has the benefit of moving the infrastructure from the establishment to the customer. Anyone can print out a QR code and accept mobile payments vs a dedicated hardware solution.
- reaperducer 7y ago
  Though NYC is incredibly backwards as far as payment technology goes Stores in NYC are reluctant to make upgrades because the profit margins are much narrower in NYC than in lesser cities.
  - toasterlovin 7y ago
    Cash allows small businesses to understate their revenue to the IRS, since cash can’t be tracked.
rconti 7y ago
I'm in the Bay Area, and whenever I'm not a not-familiar store, I'm a little self conscious and have one hand ready to reach for my wallet at the smallest hurdle with contactless. Some people just don't want to be "that guy" holding up the line, for any reason. Even if it might have been faster to try contactless a second time.

kelnos 7y ago

I just replied in agreement as a sibling to your question. I live in SF and feel similarly sometimes.

notJim 7y ago

Portland, OR, but I never saw anyone use it in Brooklyn, either. Though NYC is incredibly backwards as far as payment technology goes, and most places strongly prefer cash. I still get your reaction sometimes, or that look that says "I'm tolerating this, but you're annoying me."

notyourday 7y ago
I'm starting to see QR codes on food trucks downtown that used to be cash only. Not gourmet ones but your average Chinese, Halal, breakfast/lunch etc.
- reaperducer 7y ago
  I think the QR codes are usually an indication of AliPay or some other Chinese app. I'm sure someone here can elaborate or correct me.
  - pests 7y ago
    Yes and also has the benefit of moving the infrastructure from the establishment to the customer. Anyone can print out a QR code and accept mobile payments vs a dedicated hardware solution.
reaperducer 7y ago
Though NYC is incredibly backwards as far as payment technology goes Stores in NYC are reluctant to make upgrades because the profit margins are much narrower in NYC than in lesser cities.
- toasterlovin 7y ago
  Cash allows small businesses to understate their revenue to the IRS, since cash can’t be tracked.

rconti 7y ago

I'm in the Bay Area, and whenever I'm not a not-familiar store, I'm a little self conscious and have one hand ready to reach for my wallet at the smallest hurdle with contactless. Some people just don't want to be "that guy" holding up the line, for any reason. Even if it might have been faster to try contactless a second time.