On Fri, 15 Dec 2000 02:13:51 EST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I had another angle on the idea of pocket change. I know I take to this idea
> personally. I consider change more of a tool. It is rather annoyinh if you
> think about it, plus its less valuable and most places take cash nowadays.
> As a tool, pocket change can be brought out in certain circumstances. For
> example, change can be used for the phone (even though most people have cards
> or can dial collect), it can be used for buying soda (takes cash), or for
> many other general purposes.
You are actually describing uses of change that are
dissapearing fast over here. Public phones that accept coins
dissapeared about 5 years ago, althoug some have reappeared
at local trainstations after NS started their own phone
company. I haven't used one in years as I have a GSM phone
(as does almost everyone in the 16-35 age bracket nowadays).
Parkmeters and sodamachines accept smart cards, everywhere
else I use debit cards.
>As a male, I consider change a certain aspect
> of my toolbelt. I enjoy my pockets and stuff a growing variety of tools in
> those storage spaces. I think it can also be related to the fact that men
> are less cleanly than women and change is sloppy and numerous. Personally, I
> see change as a useful yet annoying factor of daily life. It can probably be
> related to other goods such as a pen or a pocket knife.
> Thats my take on it.
Interesting... I also carry a lot of "tools". But in a sort
of "handbag" (a male version of it). It contains two small
wallets. One with Dutch and Belgian currency, the other with
the rest...
Krist
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