[chs68]

At least the person behind the counter understood that you had given her a nickel and three pennies. And at least she understood what "two quarters" meant.

I had an experience recently where I told a person behind a counter to please give me two dimes and a nickel. She had no clue -- she did not understand U.S. currency or coins.

I told the manager of the place that I just could not understand why she would put someone at the counter who did not understand U.S. coinage. All I got in return was a sullen sneer.

[Smokin' Joe]

I told the manager of the place that I just could not understand why she would put someone at the counter who did not understand U.S. coinage. All I got in return was a sullen sneer.

I would imagine it is easier to skim the till and blame the innumerate for the 'shorts'.

[ASA Vet]

All I got in return was a sullen sneer.

You were addressing the manager is English?
There's the problem, she didn't understand your complaint.