What would you do?

@Jenaisle (15745)
Philippines
July 23, 2025 6:59am CST
Now, for some bit of fun. I was in a Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurant and as I queued to order, I found out I had only my credit card with me. The problem is I didn't know how much my account balance was, and the cashier was prompting me for my order. What if my credit card was declined after I ordered all my favorite food? Luckily, the purchase was accepted and I ate my roasted fish and rice happily. I promised myself to check my balance next time, before I line up for food. It would have been embarrassing if my card had been declined. What would you do if you ordered food and your credit card was declined? And you don't have cash with you? I know it may never happen to you because you're organized and meticulous people, but what if this happens? What would you do?
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@Nakitakona (58331)
• Philippines
23 Jul
Is your credit could be accessed online? Then check it with your phone if you have the app of the said bank?
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (15745)
• Philippines
23 Jul
Yes, of course, dumb of me.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (15745)
• Philippines
24 Jul
@Nakitakona Yes, thank you. I am not that tech savvy, but I will try.
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@Nakitakona (58331)
• Philippines
23 Jul
@Jenaisle That's good you access your credit card balance right away so that you won't feel embarrassed.
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rakski
@rakski (144396)
• Philippines
23 Jul
I will use gcash?!? Or debit card
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (15745)
• Philippines
23 Jul
oh, yes, the GCash. I forgot about it.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (15745)
• Philippines
24 Jul
@rakski I forgot about my GCash. I'm so forgetful nowadays. This morning, I was looking for my eyeglass, and all the while it was on top of my head.
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rakski
@rakski (144396)
• Philippines
23 Jul
@Jenaisle it happened to me once because the internet connection of the store is poor but still the same notification. But during the same day, I used it other store but it's good
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Always smiling
@allknowing (150172)
• India
23 Jul
Who on earth would ever go order not knowing whether they have money or not with them? I suppose I would cancel the order
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (15745)
• Philippines
23 Jul
I did! well, maybe I can cancel.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (119809)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Jul
I have a credit card I can use
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (15745)
• Philippines
24 Jul
Good for you.
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cterine9991985
@cabuyogty (4007)
• Philippines
23 Jul
Nothing to do with that. I don't have a credit card. I use to pay in cash when buying something in a supermarket.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (15745)
• Philippines
24 Jul
Great, you don't have to worry about bills.
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cterine9991985
@cabuyogty (4007)
• Philippines
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Amj Reyes
@Soobinah (75)
•
23 Jul
I make it a habit to check first my wallet if I have a cash, I dont rely on my card because i dont want to experience what you have experienced. i dont want to embarrass myself because my card was declined. But if that happens to me, I would just cancel my order and walk away
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (15745)
• Philippines
23 Jul
Wise move. Hurray!
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (195677)
• United States
24 Jul
I would have to leave the food there.