Lesson Three Paying Cash in US Dollars

C：Will that be cash or charge?

G：Cash

C：Renminbi,or USdollars?

G：Dollars

C：OkayBy the way, there's a % handling charge for paying USdollars in cash

G：What?!That's absurdWhy is there a handling charge for cash?

C：The bank adds a % service charge for every transaction involving cash in US dollars. It's a charge for using their services

G：I've never heard of such a thing! All right,then,add it if you must.

C：That will be $

G：OkayHere's $

C：(counts it twice)I'm sorry, I think this is short $I only come up with $. Could you count it again,please.

G：Hmm,all right. Let me see(counts it once,frowns,counts it again). I guess you're rightSorryHere you are(Add another $)

C：That's all right(counts it again)$. Here's your charge,please check it/please count it(to make sure it's right). And here's your receipt.

C：Excuse meI think you gave me too muchThis is over by $

G：Are you sure?

C：YesI counted it three times. There were two bills stuck togetherNew bills are difficult to count. Here you are.

G：Well,thank you