I understand it is hard to avoid dealing with woke crazy businesses.
I am constantly weighing convenience vs conscience on this stuff.
My personal approach (and I am not the only one) is that I have cut spending to the bone—except for local businesses that I know and trust.
Believe me I understand the attitude. Recently asked a client who was thrilled with our service to leave a review on Google at our business listing. It was a polite no thank you. Wrote a beautiful recommendation to go on the website.
I have a few clients insist on leaving cash/checks too. Trust them? Yes, when I walk in and see MAGA stuff and Bibles sitting out. One even told me the shotgun was by the front door if I needed it. LOL. Told him no problem, Sig escorted me everywhere. Employees, I do not ask and they do not say. They just know where I stand.
But, 90% or so of my clients like to pay by credit cards. They like the assurances of being able to dispute things if they get bad service. Even though if the service is bad and we mess up...they would get a refund and then some in most cases. We’re a 5-star company and a go to company recommendation for many. Had a few mistakes over the last 15 years, but we make good before the client even asks. A cleaned carpet here or there and an occasional vet bill...eh? It’s part of the business.
Last week was taking care of a snowbird’s home. Furnace drain was clogged. Cost $100...client be assured we had his home undercontrol...priceless. This week he tipped us out $200.
Now imagine that service person not getting paid that tip because the bank failed.
Conservative clients are good people.