Sari-Sari Store Owner Shares Frustration Over Crumpled Bills “Pag kami magbabalik ayaw tanggapin ng iba”
A sari-sari store owner shared her frustration about customers paying with crumpled bills but refusing to accept them as change.
Recently, Teta, a Facebook user, shared a photo of a worn-out P20 bill she received from a customer. The post quickly went viral on social media, sparking mixed reactions from the online community.
Many netizens sympathized with her situation, while others pointed out the double standards in handling old and damaged bills.
According to the store owner, she often accepts crumpled money from customers out of politeness, as she feels awkward refusing them. However, when she tries to give the same bills as change, other buyers reject them.
Some even demand a replacement, complaining that the bill is too old or damaged. She expressed frustration over the unfair treatment, saying that if businesses are expected to accept all forms of legal tender, customers should also be willing to receive them as change.
The post discusses the importance of treating money fairly, regardless of its condition. Many agreed that as long as the bill is still valid and recognizable, it should be accepted without hesitation.
In another post, a sari-sari store owner struggles w/ low sales “100 minsan kita sa isang araw”
Some also suggested that banks should do more to replace heavily worn-out bills to prevent similar issues. While politeness plays a role in business, fairness should go both ways.
Here is the full post:
“pcensya npu. pro mging fair nman pu sna. nkakahiya nlang pu kc na hndi tanggapin sa bumibili. kc nga “pera” pa dn nman pu yan. pro pg kmi na ung magbabalik ng gnyan, ayw npu tanggapin tlga ng iba. ngagalit pa mnsan.. kesyu pakipalitan dw dhil sira na, lumang luma na. pro kmi tinanggap pa dn nmin. kc nga “nkakahiya” sa bumibili. jusmiyo”
The internet users expressed their reactions to the post:
