Random Irritations

[Slab]

Being sent a survey to do, which I don't mind doing, but included is a freepost envelope that is clearly too small for the survey. The survey was a 8-10 page A4 booklet, printed on fairly think paper. The envelope was one of the tiny ones (DL?) that meant I had to try and fold the booklet 3 times and then try and force it in. ended ripping the envelope and having to repair with sellotape.

I remember back to when postal junk mail was a thing
It’d gather on the bottom step just inside the door until a piece of junk-mail had a postage paid envelope to return something… all junk mail then stuffed into envelope and dropped in post box

 

[HomerJSimpson]

People trying to use their phones to pay and it not being recognised and then fumbling around for a card when all we want to do is pay for our coffee and get to work, and not letting others go ahead while they find a method of payment that will work

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

People trying to use their phones to pay and it not being recognised and then fumbling around for a card when all we want to do is pay for our coffee and get to work, and not letting others go ahead while they find a method of payment that will work

And the little old lady at the front of the check out who's bent on producing the exact amount, to the penny, by fishing out a whole range of coins from her purse, oblivious to the sighs from behind and the frustrated expression on the cashier's face seeing the logjam.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

And the little old lady at the front of the check out who's bent on producing the exact amount, to the penny, by fishing out a whole range of coins from her purse, oblivious to the sighs from behind and the frustrated expression on the cashier's face seeing the logjam.

Had that in a pub last week. Three deep at the bar and tis old boy wanted to pay in exact money.

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

We play Seniors matches Home and Away - £15 each. I collect it. No matter how many appeals I make, every match its "Got change of a twenty/ two tenners"?
Worse, "How much is it?"
Imagine my disbelief on being told by one club "It's £13.50 per player". I told the guys in advance, but guess what? I spent the meal with my head in my hands

 

[Beezerk]

People trying to use their phones to pay and it not being recognised and then fumbling around for a card when all we want to do is pay for our coffee and get to work, and not letting others go ahead while they find a method of payment that will work

I've never ever had my phone fail to make a contactless payment, yes sometimes it blips but give it another go and it goes through. I barely take my bank card out with me now unless I need to take out some cash or something.

 

[woofers]

We play Seniors matches Home and Away - £15 each. I collect it. No matter how many appeals I make, every match its "Got change of a twenty/ two tenners"?
Worse, "How much is it?"
Imagine my disbelief on being told by one club "It's £13.50 per player". I told the guys in advance, but guess what? I spent the meal with my head in my hands

Ha, ha, four posts ago you were irritated by someone wanting to pay the exact amount in cash !!!

 

[Neilds]

And the little old lady at the front of the check out who's bent on producing the exact amount, to the penny, by fishing out a whole range of coins from her purse, oblivious to the sighs from behind and the frustrated expression on the cashier's face seeing the logjam.

What about those who seem surprised that they have to pay and spend ages looking for phone/purse/wallet when they are told the cost of their shopping?

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

Ha, ha, four posts ago you were irritated by someone wanting to pay the exact amount in cash !!!

If its cash it has to be the right amount. The irritation was in the length of time to produce it.
Try getting 16 guys to produce the right amount. Its called herding cats.

 

[Imurg]

What about those who seem surprised that they have to pay and spend ages looking for phone/purse/wallet when they are told the cost of their shopping?

There's always idiots on both sides but I, genuinely, waited behind a 30 something the other day for nearly 4 minutes ( clock on the wall in front) while they scrolled through their phone looking for the right bit......even scratching around for a wallet or purse doesn't take that long..

 

[HomerJSimpson]

There's always idiots on both sides but I, genuinely, waited behind a 30 something the other day for nearly 4 minutes ( clock on the wall in front) while they scrolled through their phone looking for the right bit......even scratching around for a wallet or purse doesn't take that long..

Get the app ready before you get to the checkout. If it doesn't work have the card to hand. Not hard

 

[Imurg]

Get the app ready before you get to the checkout. If it doesn't work have the card to hand. Not hard

Obviously is for some....

 

[Beezerk]

Get the app ready before you get to the checkout. If it doesn't work have the card to hand. Not hard

You don't need the app ready, at least not on an IPhone. Double click the right button while looking at your phone and the payment app opens automatically

 

[Arthur Wedge]

There's always idiots on both sides but I, genuinely, waited behind a 30 something the other day for nearly 4 minutes ( clock on the wall in front) while they scrolled through their phone looking for the right bit......even scratching around for a wallet or purse doesn't take that long..

Technology is great when it wants to be

But I think a lack of paitence and understanding these days is worse

I use tap and go on phone but it’s a pain when it’s a new card at times and fully understand when it comes to some that struggle and some that want to pay in cash

Waiting a couple of mins for someone to sort it all out want be too much of a hardship

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

Get the app ready before you get to the checkout. If it doesn't work have the card to hand. Not hard

And don't order a round of drinks at the bar then try to swipe your Tesco Club Card.
(Just once or twice )

 

[HomerJSimpson]

And don't order a round of drinks at the bar then try to swipe your Tesco Club Card.
(Just once or twice )

Depends how many beers deep you are. First beer and oh dear. Five or six and simple mistake

 

[Lord Tyrion]

If its cash it has to be the right amount. The irritation was in the length of time to produce it.
Try getting 16 guys to produce the right amount. Its called herding cats.

First off, agree with the irritation. As a solution, could you get them to transfer you the money at that moment, allowing you to pay for everyone in one go? My pp paid for me to enter our winter league on Saturday, cash only . He carries cash, I don't. He paid for me, I sent him the money as I was sat there. I appreciate that may be beyond some people but worth thinking about.

 

[Beezerk]

There’s a nice little links course right next to the hotel I’m staying at in Ireland, I didn’t bother putting my clubs in the car as I’d totally forgot there was a course here

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

First off, agree with the irritation. As a solution, could you get them to transfer you the money at that moment, allowing you to pay for everyone in one go? My pp paid for me to enter our winter league on Saturday, cash only . He carries cash, I don't. He paid for me, I sent him the money as I was sat there. I appreciate that may be beyond some people but worth thinking about.

Im with you, but...
We have a mix. One or two don't have a smart phone (don't need 'em, don't trust 'em). One produces a cheque every week followed by "Anyone got a pen?"
One club won't accept cash, only bank transfer. That entails me still collecting cash, paying it into our Office and they transfer it!!
Even thats easier than chasing individual bank transfers.
It's all part of the fun really.
One guy yesterday handed me a tenner and an absolute pile of shrapnel. That swiftly became the change for someone with a £20

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Just do what our captain does - anyone that doesn’t have the right change the rest goes to charity