[Blindtlk] AT the Intersection of Money Identification and Human behavior

[Marion Gwizdala]

David,

	The premise of this piece is that, due to blindness, we frequently
get swindled and a new currency would avoid this. It is my opinion that this
premise is flawed. I have been blind for 40 years and, to the best of my
knowledge, I have only been taken advantage of in cash transactions twice. I
have sighted friends who would say they have been short-changed more than I!
Of course, there are those who will put forth the argument that, if a
sighted person can be short-changed by an unscrupulous cashier, a blind
person is even more susceptible. My argument is that I take more care with
my money because I cannot see than those who simply take their money and
stick it in their pocket or wallet without checking it first and this is
what a dishonest cashier is hoping will happen. 

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala



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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hyde, David
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Human behavior

Among the things I have taught to students is how to deal with money. I have
always encouraged them to sort currency in line, before they leave the
checkout station. My advice is always to do it then, no matter the line
behind them. 

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bob Hachey
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Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 9:49 AM
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Subject: [Blindtlk] AT the Intersection of Money Identification and Human
behavior

Hi all,

Below my name, please find a link to a truly fascinating YouTube video. Note
that the blind people and clerks depicted here are actors and that this is
an experiment in human behavior. How will bystanders react when a blind
person is shortchanged because he or she cannot identify US currency? While
it is nice that we can get free money identifiers from the BEP, how likely
are we to use them when we are handed change and people are waiting behind
us in line?

Bob Hachey 

 

 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myyyqH4j634>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myyyqH4j634

 

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