Cash is on the way out. Im not easy with that. I got the train from Newry to Belfast today for brief work meeting then lunch. ‘Working lunch’ as they can’t really talk shop in an open environment but I get it, sussing me out and all that. Very pleasant actually but, you were waiting for the but!
At Newry I was encouraged to use the ticket vending machine despite the lad at the desk who could sell me a ticket.
At Grand Central station in Belfast, the staff were showing people how to scan their ticket on exit rather than a person actually greet you and take your ticket in their hand.
In the restaurant, while buying the first drink on arrival, the barman brought me the machine and appeared surprised I had cash. ‘Oh you are paying cash’ he said in a raised pitch, the hint of surprise in his tone.
The day I get this at home in my local then I will admit I have had my day
At Newry I was encouraged to use the ticket vending machine despite the lad at the desk who could sell me a ticket.
At Grand Central station in Belfast, the staff were showing people how to scan their ticket on exit rather than a person actually greet you and take your ticket in their hand.
In the restaurant, while buying the first drink on arrival, the barman brought me the machine and appeared surprised I had cash. ‘Oh you are paying cash’ he said in a raised pitch, the hint of surprise in his tone.
The day I get this at home in my local then I will admit I have had my day