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

[Ericka Short]

Very perceptive Marion. I think you're right on the money here!  😀. And yes that pun was intended!

Ericka
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> On Mar 6, 2015, at 10:48 AM, Marion Gwizdala via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hyde, David
> W. (ESC) via blindtlk
> Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 11:00 AM
> To: 'Bob Hachey'; 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] AT the Intersection of Money Identification and
> 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. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bob Hachey
> via blindtlk
> Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2015 9:49 AM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> 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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