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re: Was I in the wrong here? Is a counter not where you put money?

Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:20 pm to
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
108277 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:20 pm to
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So I reach into my pocket and pull out two quarters



Who tf carries change these days? Next time write a check. Sheesh
Posted by Mo Jeaux
Member since Aug 2008
59388 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:21 pm to
quote:

Europeans


I'm glad someone said it. It's generally considered rude to hand someone money directly in many (most?) countries in Europe.
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
26066 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:22 pm to
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Never heard that.

Why is it called a Counter then?


While I admit to being raised by two Emily Post-esque parents who had etiquette for every possible human interaction my secretary just happened to pop in and I ask her "Is it OK to place your money on the counter when paying in a store?". Her response was "If you wanna be an a-hole."

It may be a regional thing but a quick Goggle search shows the opinion seems to be widespread.

As for the etymology of the word "counter" and how it relates to a specific interaction I would just say relying on lexicology to guide your daily personal interactions is likely to cause you to run afoul of convention as often as not.
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
124851 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:22 pm to
quote:

There are black people that believe if you don’t put the money in their hand you are afraid their black will rub off on you.


Except this lady was Indian/middle Eastern. Not black.

In fact, from my experience, the ones that run hood stores tend to be racist AF.
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
38857 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:22 pm to
quote:


Boogerwolf


That's who usually sells Wolf Tickets. Don't buy.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
91141 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:24 pm to
alright then. When I was a teenager I worked at a convenience store and peeps would toss coins at me. I had an irrational hate for these people.
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
124851 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:25 pm to
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"Is it OK to place your money on the counter when paying in a store?". Her response was "If you wanna be an a-hole."


Ask her what it it's from a sweaty man's dirty hands.

Like I said, had the lady Presented her hand out for it, I would have given it to her in her hand.

This wasn't the case and counter seemed like next best option
Posted by Bill Parker?
Member since Jan 2013
4495 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:27 pm to
Get it right. It's goonie goo-goo.

Next time she'll throw a shoe at your arse.
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
35705 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:28 pm to
quote:

She said some gooniegoo insult


quote:

I wasn't in the mood to deal with some worthless boogerwolf nonsense


I'm gonna need you to not leave the country until I can check these out.
Posted by Tyga Woods
South Central Jupiter Island, FL
Member since Sep 2016
30566 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:29 pm to
Indian bitch
in a gas station cage
out of unsweet tea
sent me to a rage
showed that trick my ice
"fiddy cent for da cup"
threw two quarters and
told her "shut the frick up"

big blak queen
lookin like lizzo
"you ain't had to do dat,
cracker u better gizzo"
white man in the hood
the worst of all places
stop throwing money at minorities because...


This post was edited on 5/21/24 at 12:31 pm
Posted by GreenRockTiger
vortex to the whirlpool of despair
Member since Jun 2020
43020 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:36 pm to


Next school year we are studying OT Poems by Tyga Woods
Posted by idlewatcher
County Jail
Member since Jan 2012
79598 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:38 pm to
Be sure to add it to your diss track!
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
91170 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:38 pm to
Black folk thinks it’s racist or some shite because you “don’t want to touch their hand” I remember reading an article on it


Ever since I read it I’ve made sure to put money on the counter every time
Posted by Tyga Woods
South Central Jupiter Island, FL
Member since Sep 2016
30566 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:38 pm to


Hey Gertie
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
124851 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:39 pm to




Might be a Peckerwood,
And I might be a honkey,
All up here in the hood,
Least I ain't no Swamp donkey,

I got a bunch of change,
I don't know the amount,
Well you might find it strange,
BUT THE COUNTER'S WHERE I COUNT

You see I pay in cash,
So I avoid the fee,
You wouldn't know about that
You just swipe your EBT,

I ain't got time for you,
So I'm just gonna leave,
'Fore I smack that ugly wig
Turn it to a tumbleweave.


Posted by oleheat
Sportsman's Paradise
Member since Mar 2007
13581 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:40 pm to
Were her unrestrained toddlers waiting in her running car parked in a handicapped spot?
Posted by Tyga Woods
South Central Jupiter Island, FL
Member since Sep 2016
30566 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:41 pm to
quote:

tumbleweave.


This post was edited on 5/21/24 at 12:42 pm
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
108277 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:45 pm to
fr33/td.com poet laureate

i'm try 2 update rod stewarts maggie may lyrics and am currently lyric challenged.....help me with the bold part.


All you did was wreck my bed, and in the morning, kick me in the head
Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
124851 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:48 pm to
What are you trying to get at?


Try "hope you aren't a FED"
This post was edited on 5/21/24 at 12:54 pm
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
26066 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:52 pm to
quote:

What are you trying to get at?


Skilly is always too busy gnawing on 5 guys at a time to make any sense.
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