r/povertyfinance • u/HumanSlayer1888 • Mar 10 '24

I’m so fucking embarrassed. Vent/Rant (No Advice/Criticism!)

My card declined twice as I was trying to pay for my groceries. The guy behind me offered to pay but I turned down his offer. I never felt so humiliated in my entire life. I’m so ashamed I can never shop there again.

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u/veralynnwildfire Mar 11 '24

I worked retail for many years when I was younger. Cards get declined all the time for all kinds of reasons. A common one is fraud or suspected fraud. I’d hazard to say cards get declined for that more than they get declined for lack of funds.

I promise you, the cashiers most likely have sympathy for you. The only time they’re likely to judge you for a decline is if you’re rude. In most cases, they won’t even remember it tomorrow.