Tom
I know of several cases where a high school graduate didn't know how to
tell time on a clock that had hands. All they knew were digital clocks.
Someone sure let them down along the way.
Ron Gibson, Omaha NE
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From: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
> Neil,
>
> We all have had that happen! What is even worse is when the bill is
> $4.82 and you give them a $5.00 bill and 82 cents change, most still
> look at you with a blank stare, before figuring out that you get a $1.00
> back. Fortunately, most have cash registers which they can input the
> total received and it will calculate the change. Even then it is common
> for the clerk to, rather than count it back to you, just says, "here it
> is." I wonder how these people know that they receive the correct change
> when making a purchase. What is even more discouraging, is than a high
> percentage of our youth, and many adults, can't balance a check book,
> even with the calculators.
>
> Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/FCC
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