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Ask Dr. Helen: Living Like One of the Guys

April 1, 2008 - 12:20 am - by Helen Smith
Marian Kechlibar
2008-04-01 01:23:12

Even guys often dislike spare change in a pocket. Metal is heavy and will tear the pocket in a few months.

Some of the change will fit into the wallet. Avoid having too many coins by “mindful paying”: that is, if someone asks you for USD 17 and you have only USD 20 and some coins, give them the 20-dollar bill plus 2 dollars in coins. You will end up with a 5-dollar bill back, instead of 3-dollar worth change. Plus, the cashiers are always short of change and they will appreciate if you actually give it to them.

Using such approach, I am rather always short of change too, than plagued with unnecessary coins, as some of my friends are.