Bank tellers loudly counting your money

[OwlHoot]

In the bank yesterday, having to withdraw a large amount to pay a tradesman in cash (no VAT please - we're British"), I didn't care for the way the teller counted the money at top volume, two hundred, four hundred, .., with a long queue behind me. Suppose one of them was a robber, and followed me out of the bank to mug me?

Next time I'll start by handing the teller a discrete note saying "Just give me the money, and don't say anything". You can't be too careful ..

[mudskipper]

In the bank yesterday, having to withdraw a large amount to pay a tradesman in cash (no VAT please - we're British"), I didn't care for the way the teller counted the money at top volume, two hundred, four hundred, .., with a long queue behind me. Suppose one of them was a robber, and followed me out of the bank to mug me?

Next time I'll start by handing the teller a discrete note saying "Just give me the money, and don't say anything". You can't be too careful ..

I had the same in the post office when changing currency. I think it's intended that you witness the counting so that there are no disagreements afterwards. I like your note idea though. Maybe you could also wear a balaclava so that the robbers won't be able to identify you outside the bank.

[NotAllThere]

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Next time I'll start by handing the teller a discrete note saying "Just give me the money, and don't say anything". ...

That'll work!

I once took out 10'000 in cash. The teller started counting out the money, loudly, so I asked her to be a bit more discrete. She just smiled and said "Poverty isn't shameful in Switzerland, sir".

[Zippy]

I had the same in the post office when changing currency. I think it's intended that you witness the counting so that there are no disagreements afterwards. I like your note idea though. Maybe you could also wear a balaclava so that the robbers won't be able to identify you outside the bank.

And carry a gun just in case the robbers do identify you.

[minestrone]

Tell her you are a contractor and you like to count it out loudly when you get back to your desk.

[hyperD]

In the bank yesterday, having to withdraw a large amount to pay a tradesman in cash (no VAT please - we're British"), I didn't care for the way the teller counted the money at top volume, two hundred, four hundred, .., with a long queue behind me. Suppose one of them was a robber, and followed me out of the bank to mug me?

Next time I'll start by handing the teller a discrete note saying "Just give me the money, and don't say anything". You can't be too careful ..

Get in done in Turkish lira:

Cash Teller: "Ah, Mr Owlhoot, 100,000 lira, 200,00 lira, 300,000 lira, 400,000 lira, 500,000 lira, 600,000 lira, 700,000 lira, 800,000 lira, 900,000 lira, and finally your voucher for a honeydew melon".

Bargain.

[Gonzo]

Next time I'll start by handing the teller a discrete note saying "Just give me the money, and don't say anything". You can't be too careful ..

Yes. Let us know how you get on with that.

[MarillionFan]

That'll work!

I once took out 10'000 in cash. The teller started counting out the money, loudly, so I asked her to be a bit more discrete. She just smiled and said "Poverty isn't shameful in Switzerland, sir".

[shaunbhoy]

In the bank yesterday, having to withdraw a large amount to pay a tradesman in cash (no VAT please - we're British"), I didn't care for the way the teller counted the money at top volume, two hundred, four hundred, .., with a long queue behind me. Suppose one of them was a robber, and followed me out of the bank to mug me?

Fear not OH. No robber is gonna take a chance on mugging someone that can't go riding without a couple of shire horses to carry his bulk.

[MarillionFan]

Fear not OH. No robber is gonna take a chance on mugging someone that can't go riding without a couple of shire horses to carry his bulk.

Oh! So you think the rumours of why the Dartington Shire horse centre had to close down may be true after all??

I thought it was an urban myth that a chubby IT contractor had caused them to have to have all of their horses put down.