While I admit to being raised by two Emily Post-esque parents who had etiquette for every possible human interaction my secretary just happened to pop in and I ask her "Is it OK to place your money on the counter when paying in a store?". Her response was "If you wanna be an a-hole."

It may be a regional thing but a quick Goggle search shows the opinion seems to be widespread.

As for the etymology of the word "counter" and how it relates to a specific interaction I would just say relying on lexicology to guide your daily personal interactions is likely to cause you to run afoul of convention as often as not.

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Posted by fr33manator

Baton Rouge

Member since Oct 2010

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Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:25 pm to Obtuse1

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"Is it OK to place your money on the counter when paying in a store?". Her response was "If you wanna be an a-hole."

Ask her what it it's from a sweaty man's dirty hands.

Like I said, had the lady Presented her hand out for it, I would have given it to her in her hand.

This wasn't the case and counter seemed like next best option

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Posted by Corriente Kid

Central Texas

Member since Aug 2021

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Posted on 5/21/24 at 3:33 pm to Obtuse1

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"Is it OK to place your money on the counter when paying in a store?". Her response was "If you wanna be an a-hole."

I am with you on not knowing this fact. I am actually surprised in this day and age people would rather a stranger's hand touch theirs as opposed to putting it on the counter. If I was working at a convenience store I would much rather prefer the patron lay their money on the counter. Who knows what they've been doing with that hand.

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