Cheque

Last night the Graduate Student Council put on a tailgate for the graduate schools (law, nursing and business). Although the Mexican food was mediocre, I know that it is the best USD's dining services has to offer. At least there was free premium beer. The Council was also handing out free water bottles and t-shirts at the check in desk. The only problem with the t-shirts was that they were all 2XL. Similar to the one I received for my study abroad program this summer. Next up is the Dean's social mixer on Thursday night - Thanksgiving dinner!

I've been noticing at the grocery store the continued use of checks by shoppers. This seems rather amazing. In our modern day of free debit cards from our banks (as well as online transactions), I am continually surprised to see checks being used. (Granted I still write a check each month for rent.) The problem with using them at the grocery store is how terribly they slow the line. Have to write out the exact amount, have to show your driver's license, have to scan the check - it all takes too long. I do understand that some people like the leeway it gives your bank account in waiting for the check to clear, but that should only be just before payday. I also do understand that the older generation perhaps is not adept at using debits cards. Nonetheless I do hope that checks become extinct soon enough, at least to save the paper and time.

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