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McDonalds is what is termed a fast food restaurant. So why is it that after waiting in line for five minutes or so, you get to the counter to order and THAN look at the menu. It's not the stock exchange! It hasn't changed since you walked in! be prepared, PLEASE
The purpose of an ATM is to grab a few bucks while running around doing errands. If the bank is open, and you have three or more transactions, please go inside where there are tellers who actually know what they are doing who can help.
By the way, no matter how many times you put your card in, your balance won't go up UNLESS you put money in. And if you so happen to be talking on your phone to your friend about your outbreak of irritable bowel syndrome in front of all those waiting to use the machine, you may not remember you PIN.
Going up to the check-out counter with your phone attached to your ear is rude. Not only to the person who is trying to help you but can't because you are trying to make a point to whomever you find more important than the counter person, but your also holding up the people behind you that just MIGHT have things they have to do.
If (God forbid) I were ever (elected) president the first thing I'd do is sign an executive order to bring back the phone booth. Why does everyone feel the need to share their personal business with the person in front of them at Starbucks?
Here is why I don't play scratch off tickets. One of the most popular tickets in New Jersey is BIG MONEY SPECTACULAR which has a 68% return in prizes. This is a $2 ticket with a top prize of $35,000. But lets break that down.
12.6 million tickets printed
1,218,000 prizes of $2 Any prize equal to face value to me is NOT a win!
420,000 prizes of $3
210,000 prizes of $5
168,000 prizes of $10
168,000 prizes of $15
105,000 prizes of $20
69,000 prizes of $25
38,000 prizes of $50
7,140 prizes of $75
4,326 prizes of $100
378 prizes of $1000
84 prizes of $5000
5 prizes of $35,000
Two of the top prizes have been claimed. One at a STOP & SHOP and the other at a SHOP-RITE for those who think mom & pop stores are way to go.
In summary, only 4,793 tickets out of 12.6 million are for $100 or more. Sounds great huh?
Rather use my money on pick-4 boxes thank you. Twenty bucks gives me 40 chances at more than $100... But that's just me.
