I'm at dinner with no cash and they don't take plastic. What now?
23%
Ask a friend to spot you for the bill, and buy him a drink later.
- Vicky Kuo, 24, from San Diego, CA
"It happens. Just don’t do it on purpose or multiple times in a row." - Vicky K, 25, from Chino Hills, CA
"Should’ve known before hand." - Veronica Cheung, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Just don’t make it a habit." - Lucy Malcolm, 26, from New York, NY
"Are you on a date? Just go get cash—no massive apology necessary." - Nora Lahl, 31, from Milwaukee, WI
"I never carry cash, but I have very understanding friends. Just don’t forget to pay them back!" - Amy S., 25, from Chicago, IL
"Don't make a big deal out of it and play it cool. But don't let it happen again." - Yisell Muxo, 35, from Miami, FL
"Shouldn’t be an issue?" - Becca Schepps, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"I hate ATM fees." - Maya Calaway, 24, from Boston, MA
"It's happened to all of us. Depending on the bill just let your friend pay and reimburse him after." - Kylan Conroy, 24, from Chicago, IL
"Hey it happens, I have been there before!" - Gina Kim, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Eh, it happens. Understandable." - Amy Liu, 23, from San Diego, CA
"It’s no big deal unless you do it ALL the time." - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"It happens! Again, no need to beat yourself up for being human." - Aja Bernard, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"If I want it, I get it." - Jen Gsell, 29, from Reston, VA
"Whatever..people make mistakes. We'll get over it." - Laura Lefkowitz, 35, from New York, NY
"Sh*t happens. Not really a biggie." - Christine Behrens, 24, from Oakland, CA
"Handle it like a gentleman and try not to broadcast the fact you just failed." - Miki Taka, 27, from Columbus, OH
"No biggie if you're with a pal." - Emily Woolf, 26, from Brooklyn, NY
"Look up the restaurant before you go, if it's cash only bring cash..." - Molly Millett, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"Always compromise with a drink." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"So not a big deal. These things happen." - Miana DeGardeyn, 33, from Chicago, IL
"If you're with friends, acceptable. On a date, not so much." - Vanessa Jeong, 28, from San Leandro, CA
"It'd be a good idea to return the dinner, too." - Elinor N, 23, from New York, NY
"It depends on how close you are with the friend…I’d get him a drink AND pay him back for dinner…" - Vida James, 28, from New York, NY
"But if you are doing it because of ATM fees, you're an idiot." - Regina Melzer, 32, from Los Angeles, CA
"Once or twice is ok, but more than that risks being the mooch!" - Kelly Magsayo, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"...It happens to the best of us. As long as you’re not on a first date." - Whitney R, 25, from Princeton, NJ
"It's okay to lean on friends when you need to, but definitely pay him back immediately." - Alison Dichter, 31, from New York, NY
"You owe him a lot more than 1 drink for saving you that humiliation." - Jessica Barrutia, 24, from Chicago, IL
"Who doesn't take plastic? Not your fault."
34%
Never, ever show up to dinner without cash.
- Kate Bailey, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Everybody should always have cash on them. Just in case." - Ashley Woolley, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Make like a Boy Scout: be prepared." - Amber Sellers, 33, from Brooklyn, NY
"Plan ahead!" - Luana Suciu, 25, from Boston, MA
"It's not responsible." - Tiffany Clarke, 25, from richmond, ca
"I don't like to be inconvenienced so I'm always prepared." - Carly Twisselman, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"Cash is always a good thing to have and it makes you look responsible carrying it." - Justine Bour, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Always bring cash on a date, you never know when you'll need it." - Priya Massand, 30, from Flushing, NY
"Are you serious? That would be the best way to never hear from me again!" - Emily Pelton, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"Cash! Get some! Don't be a bum!" - Jenna E, 32, from Davenport, IA
"How do you take a girl to dinner and forget about the 'paying' part??" - Erika San Miguel, 32, from Larkspur, CA
"Always be prepared." - Jennifer Beio, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Try to be prepared." - Rosie Dehoyos, 29, from Dallas, TX
"Its over!" - Brittany Caudle, 25, from New York, NY
"Not carrying cash - HUGE faux pas." - Danielle L, 26, from Chicago, IL
"A well-prepared man is a respected man. Have some forethought." - Mercedes Tahir, 23, from New York, NY
"Broke joker." - Sara Koch, 30, from Youngstown, OH
"That would officially be our last date." - Sara Jagodzinski, 24, from Carol Stream, IL
"But most places take plastic." - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"Don't assume every place takes cards. Or do some research to make sure!" - Tiffany Davis, 32, from San Diego, CA
"Why would you not be prepared with cash?!" - Krissy P, 25, from NJ
"You never know what’s going to happen, so it’s always good to be prepared!" - Angela H, 0, from North, CA
"Be prepared, always!" - Grace Kang, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"It’s the grown-up thing to do." - Lauren McHenry, 26, from Dallas, TX
"Just come prepared always." - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"Don’t put yourself in that situation!" - Nancy Spruiell, 43, from New York, NY
"Especially on a date! If you do, there won’t be any further dates unless there’s a very good reason." - Sara Bour, 23, from Urbana, IL
"You should always be prepared for events like this to happen." - Grace Hsieh, 22, from San Diego, CA
"Always be prepared." - Ann Dang, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Learn and bring cash." - Kira Wilkinson, 27, from Washington, DC
"You should always expect the unexpected." - Rosalind Sun, 23, from San Diego, CA
"Be ready for anything." - Kate Cohen, 27, from Syosset, NY
"I can’t stand when that happens." - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"Are you crazy?! Always have cash!" - Francesca Lacuesta, 29, from Sacramento, CA
"Seriously, don't ever leave your house without cash." - Doris Parker, 27, from Springfield, MA
"Just be prepared. Enough said." - Allison Baxley, 29, from New York, NY
"Especially in NYC." - Wendy Liu, 23, from Alhambra, CA
"It is better to be LATE to a dinner than to show up without cash." - Elise Stiller, 36, from Seaford, NY
"I’ve heard that one before…" - Alicia Cohen, 37, from New York, NY
"I always carry a spare Benjamin Franklin JUST IN CASE." - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"Are you crazy?! Always have cash!" - Deborah Lau, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"Okay, that is just embarrassing. Grow up!" - Nicole Laws, 30, from Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Simply be prepared." - Sherika Mair, 29, from West Palm Beach, FL
"That’s embarrasing but who doesn’t take plastic?" - Kimone Campbell, 27, from Palm Beach, FL
"You’re in trouble."
42%
Get thee to an ATM after a massive apology.
- Erika Thomas, 25, from Miami, FL
"I don't carry cash either, and it's a pain sometimes, but I also hate owing people money." - Sandy Tragos, 32, from Chicago, IL
"It is not a big deal as long as you can pay for it somehow." - Theresa G, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Cash is always useful, but lets be honest, do we ALL have it on us at all times?" - Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"Totally fine to not have cash. Just take care of the problem like an adult." - Jessica Angst, 23, from Palm Beach, FL
"It happens!" - Jacquelyn Tillotson, 31, from Miami Beach, FL
"I just hope you have cash to pull from the ATM or you are in bigger trouble!" - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"Run!" - Greta Eagan, 30, from New York, NY
"Maybe my expectations are a bit high..." - Cat Davis, 25, from New York, NY
"Who doesn't take plastic?" - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"Most places should take credit!" - Frankie Robinson, 36, from Chicago, IL
"Haul ass to the nearest ATM… your’e a grown up for Pete’s sake." - Samantha Conniff, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"It happens..people understand." - Shannon Harknett, 24, from New Orleans, LA
"I could also grab it. Not a big deal at all." - Kelly Kaems, 30, from Kew Gardens, NY
"I’m not the best planner, but always get the cash later if you forget." - Mekalia Reid, 27, from New York, NY
"I never have cash, so I empathize. However, thank god there are ATMs everywhere." - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"It's not really attractive to show up with no money, but it's not that offensive." - Shelly Kaplan, 28, from Chicago, IL
"Maybe you should have researched that ahead of time." - Jessica Angst, 23, from Palm Beach, FL
"It happens!" - Britt Ancell, 26, from New York, NY
"Massive apology not necessary. They still print cash?" - Anna Bykova, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"ATM is fine, nothing terrible." - Schuyler Pham, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"If this is a date then you're an idiot." - Dominique Jackson, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"It happens, just make sure you DO have money in your account." - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"Always have cash with you! It's just the responsible thing to do!" - Anne C, 24, from Miami, FL
"This has happened to me before, so I wouldn't beat you up about it unless it was a constant thing." - Lisa Miao, 27, from New York, NY
"Just make it right." - Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"Shit happens." - Jolene R, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"It's good to be responsible and not rely on other ppl's money, but if you need help, it's human." - Genevieve Melzer, 27, from San Francisco, CA
"I totally get it but don't make a huge deal, go to the ATM or ask your bub to spot you." - Kristin Castro, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Go to the 'bathroom.'" - Christina Johnson, 31, from New York, NY
"It happens to everyone, no worries." - Sarah Conrad, 27, from New York, NY
"It happens" - Monique Lewis, 31, from New York, NY
"No biggie." - Ashley Becker, 26, from New York, NY and Miami, FL
"It happens, just don't let it happen on a date, or that could be embarrassing." - Claire Griffin, 28, from Charleston, SC
"I’ve done it. I wouldn’t judge you." - Ashley Potter, 26, from Milwaukee, WI
"These things happen." - Stephanie Singer, 30, from New York, NY
"It happens, but don't let it happen twice." - Elizabeth Fenwick, 23, from Berkeley, CA
"It happens. Apologize and fix it. You can't do anything else." - Heather Callan, 25, from Chicago, IL
"No worries. As long as it is taken care of, it is taken care of." - Nadia Reiman, 28, from Brooklyn, NY
"and INSIST to do so." - Susie Jones, 29, from Naples, Fl
"Better lesson: don't go to a restaurant you haven't been to before on the first couple dates." - Senait Mengstab, 30, from San Francisco, CA
"Not cool! But everyone makes mistakes. Just don’t make it a habit." - Vicky Chivy, 26, from San Diego, CA
"Go get some money." - Marianna Branda, 23, from Miami, FL
"I’m not spotting you." - Jill Hanner, 34, from Astoria, NY
"Make sure you know if the place accepts plastic first!!" - Rebecca Nashleanas, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"Just explain the situation and find an ATM and hurry back." - Claire Watkins, 25, from Santa Cruz, CA
"Just don't ask for mine!" - Kate Sample, 31, from Chicago, IL
"It's 2009! I get annoyed with places who don't take cards, and I rarely carry cash myself." - Jackie Rivera, 25, from Miami, FL
"Hey, it happens to the best of us…money is a touchy subject…but don’t act like it’s a big deal.." - Marisa Zupan, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"Whatever, it happens!" - Pienby Laurence, 25, from Jersey City, NJ
"The general rule of thumb is always bring cash, but some dinners are just sort of improptu." - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"No need for a massive apology. Just get thee to an ATM. Happens a lot here." - Julienne Irons, 27, from Los Angeles, CA
"I never take cash with me so I understand. Just go find an ATM and all will be just fine." - Jessi Odenbach, 28, from Chicago, IL
"It happens, places unexpectedly don't take cash, so fix the problem." - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"Make sure you can pay for dinner, BEFORE dinner."