7. How Much Is That in Real Money?
Similar to the “can’t you speak English” type, some Americans abroad seem to be shocked that there’s a world of different currencies beyond their borders. They look at the unfamiliar bills and coins as Monopoly money, and are quite affronted that they can’t just pay in “real money”, meaning US dollars. It’s wise to mentally convert the amount of your purchases to keep a tally of your spending, but don’t expect the foreign shopkeeper to work this out for you.
