One thing I've learned to deal with in Poland is the demand to use coins. For example, if I apply my American way of doing things, if I have a total bill of 16.85 PLN and hand a 20 PLN bill for that, I am happy to get back change. However, often I will get asked for the .85. One time I got coffee and a snack and the bill came to 10.// something. I gave the clerk 11 PLN and she asked for more coins so she could return me a 2 zloty coin.
This shows I can follow the rule. I was quite proud of 15 coins for a Coca-Cola Light!
I don't get it, but have learned to enjoy what I find "funny." Was there a coin shortage once?
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