How Are These People Responsible For Their Own Money?

Half the town got hit with a power cut in the middle of the day. I was in the pub where my wife works when the power went out. The lights went off, but the large windows allowed enough light; it was still gloomy.

Everyone at the bar was told that, since the power was out, it was cash only and they’d write everything down to put in the system once power returned. 

A man walks in and orders a couple of drinks. He was told cash only and said that was fine. Got his drinks and held out his bankcard.

Wife: “Sorry, it’s cash only due to the power cut.”

Customer: “Well, I only have card.”

Wife: “Again, I’m sorry, but I did say at the start that there’s a power cut.”

Customer: “Just use your till.”

Wife: “It requires electricity, so we can’t.”

Customer: “Not my problem. So, what are you going to do?”

He didn’t get his drinks. He still didn’t seem to understand as he left. And unfortunately, he was the first of many, many customers who tried to use card despite being told cash only. 

When the power came back two hours later, everyone rushed to get served.

CORRECTION: A typo has been fixed.