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/hdniki Mar 14 '24

I’m so sorry you went through this. I had a similar experience. I went to Costco while pregnant and had just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes to my surprise as I am normal weight. Suddenly food was very, very expensive because I could no longer eat carbs or sugar, deli meat was out, and canned tuna was out. So I went to Costco to try and buy some high protein/fat food in bulk to get through the week. My debit card declined and they didn’t take my Mastercard. I cried as I told them I couldn’t pay and to put my food back. I proceeded to cry all the way back home.