I feel bad for valet parking attendants in the era of electronic payments

[Anonymous]

I barely carry any cash on me these days as I am able to use my credit cards, apple pay and Venmo pretty much everywhere. Even the nail salons have the QR code of the nail techs posted at checkout so you can tip them via Venmo.
The one exception is valet parking. I don't use valet that much, but most of the time when I valet my car, I can't always anticipate it, and I do not have any cash on me. I just wish there was a way to pay them electronically.
Do you always carry cash on you for the valet? I can't be the only person in this situation.

[Anonymous]

I just throw 100 dollars in 5s in the center console just for this reason.

[Anonymous]

I always have cash on hand for such expenses so I don't have the experience of "feeling sorry" for the poors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just throw 100 dollars in 5s in the center console just for this reason.

This is what I do.

[Anonymous]

I always carry cash for all tips. I go to the ATMs that give out small bills to make it easier.

[Anonymous]

I always have cash squirreled away in my cars. And always have a 20 in my wallet. Just in case.

[Anonymous]

I have the same problem with housekeepers in hotels. I ALWAYS forget cash. They should post a QR code!

[Anonymous]

I think having some cash on you needs to be an expected part of adulthood. We have gotten away from it but really having a few 5s tucked in your wallet or glove department really is bare min adulting. I am teaching my kids this now. The upside is you dont need the cash often so it lasts a long time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always have cash squirreled away in my cars. And always have a 20 in my wallet. Just in case.

Me too.

[Anonymous]

That's what CashApp is for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just throw 100 dollars in 5s in the center console just for this reason.

This is what I do.

Where do you park?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's what CashApp is for.

You are tipping a valet parking attendant by app? You have to get your phone, open the app, find out the valet's information, input that information and then send a tip?

You people are nutz.

[Anonymous]

DS works valet when home from college during Christmas break they can take electronic tips. Big hotel downtown. Kills it with all the holiday partying going on.

[Anonymous]

Yes, carry paper money for tips. Always.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think having some cash on you needs to be an expected part of adulthood. We have gotten away from it but really having a few 5s tucked in your wallet or glove department really is bare min adulting. I am teaching my kids this now. The upside is you dont need the cash often so it lasts a long time.

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