When I was selling the old appliances that were in the house we have just purchased, I was paid cash and received 100 dollar notes. I don't really see them often, also most of the time I use a credit card, I guess I am becoming an American :-)
The fact is, based on my observation, it is very unusual to use the real money here in the US. In fact, whenever I used cash in the past I saw panic in a cashier's eyes. They are not used to it and I think it reflects in people's sense for values. It is completely a consumerist mentality here in the US that I can't really relate to. The son of my husband’s colleague got his first credit card when he was 16 years old! Unfortunately, they use a credit score system here and without a credit history you basically don’t exist, but it is another story.
When talking about money, I don't really like US dollars. Everything looks the same - just green. It is difficult to find a note you want in your purse* , the 5 cent coin is bigger than the 10 cent coin, it is all just confusing.
I like EURO currency better, US dollar has a really boring design in comparison with other currencies.
EURO
US Dollars
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