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09-02-2007, 10:36 AM
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what is a chip and pin card? Like a debit card they use to take the funds out of your account? Or like writing check. |
09-02-2007, 11:10 AM
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I don't know what a chip and pin card is... but ... Quote: |
The girl's face was scarlet with embarresment, and close to tears as she walked out the shop
| The thought of having to go throught the embarresment you put that girl through... well it would be a nightmare for me... either of two things would have happened: (1) I would have clocked you in anger (2) or I would have run home and refused to come out.
Is this something that is 'swamping' or bothering you?? Because thats what I thought this thread was about... and the impression I get is this isn't something that is bothering very much.
Or am I reading it wrong? I know how easy it can be to misinterpret what someone says.
Last edited by YoungAndAngry; 09-02-2007 at 12:10 PM.
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09-02-2007, 03:40 PM
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do I get to tell you the things that are really swamping me right now --Iyts the memories of being beaten so bad that I lost conciousness during a rape and what really upsets me is that I cant seem to find someone who acan handle talking acbout it so it piles up |
09-02-2007, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mouse I cant seem to find someone who can handle talking about it | Overgeneralizing mouse (negative thinking style)... because you never approached me, most likely never approached many here actually, if any, nor have you just posted it, because you don't need permission to post something here, bar its not about committing suicide, otherwise anything goes.
You don't need to ask mouse... so stop trying to take things upon yourself and just post what you think please, because that is the idea of the forum. |
09-02-2007, 08:58 PM
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Chip and pin is basically where you credit and debit cards have a microchip in it. You put your card in a little gadget at the shop til and put in a 4 digit pin number. It's supposed to reduce fraud, as there is no signature to forge. |
09-02-2007, 11:36 PM
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EFTPOS is what your saying... man, Australia runs on that one. No cheques used here, all electronic with PIN (personal identification number), oh, cash is obviously used. You cannot use pretty much any other form to buy anything in Australia, cash or eftpos (debit, visa, mastercard, etc). |
10-02-2007, 02:28 AM
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Oh... If that is the case. I did that too when I and bought any thing. Just as fast as cash and you can have your card shut off if ever mugged, can't shut off your cash. Scott, lot of people do it for safety reasons, a wallet full of cash on a lady is a lot more tempting than a card, and always cameras that record areas cards are used here, not cash. I feel sorry for the woman, I would be sent back into my home for a good year or so. |
10-02-2007, 02:33 AM
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Hi Veiled, the woman probably had 88p in her purse, a lot of stores here in the UK have limits on what you can buy with chip & pin. A lot of stores have a minimum limit of £5.00 for using a chip & pin or credit card.
Scott
Last edited by anthony; 10-02-2007 at 08:22 AM.
Reason: Scott, do not attack other members with derogatory remarks please.
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10-02-2007, 03:00 AM
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no, not upset about a thing... except for the offensive "g string" comment. Really, just explaining why some women do that. I used to be zero cash exchanges. I only went back to cash as part of getting my finances straight, hurts more when handing over the actual green backs so you spend less. |
10-02-2007, 03:01 AM
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now Scott.. entertain this idea..
what if she is poor and all she had was that 88 on her card. or 1.00 (have no idea where that nifty symbol is on my board).. hmmm...
I'm sorry but.. that is .... okay no words .. put it this way.. I would probably have a rough time ever going there again. if not leaving my house.. I would probably have to be rushed to the hostpital for severe anxiety attack.. (now wouldn't that hold up the line up!).. and everyone would take a good look at you.. and you would be the embarrassed one..
unspeakable
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