Frozen Yogurt Shop Frustration: Assistant Manager Stunned by Colleagues’ Fake Bill Mischief
A Florida-based frozen yogurt shop assistant manager shared a frustrating story on Reddit after his Gen Z coworkers mistakenly labeled a customer’s cash as counterfeit. The culprit bills, aged 25-30 years, were deemed fake by the teenagers, who assumed they were of a newer design.
Assistant Manager Sam, 22, recounted the incident on r/mildlyinfuriating, where his post garnered over 15,000 upvotes. He stated that he had to “sternly” explain to his colleagues that the bills were old, not counterfeit, and displayed a photo of the bills with “FAKE” and “Fake do not accept” written across them.
Sam attributed the mistake to his colleagues’ lack of exposure to cash, considering the prevalence of digital payments. He also noted that currency designs have changed several times over the past 30 years, leading to confusion.
The incident highlights the generational gap in the understanding of traditional currency. The younger portion of Gen Z has grown up with digital payments, and a 2024 poll found that 30% of Gen Z respondents avoid carrying cash due to the risk of loss or theft.