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Basil Jet[_2_] · August 8th 10, 03:11 PM posted to uk.transport.london

On 2010\08\08 10:55, wrote:
On Aug 7, 2:00 pm, wrote:

We see a lot of Scottish money, here in the Lakes,
but I'm fairly sure it isn't legal tender Clive

Legal tender is what you can't refuse to take if you
are offered it by someone who owes you money.

That means that cheques, credit cards and debit
cards are not legal tender - you have the option
to take them if you choose.

So when anybody refuses to accept a Scottish note,
it is solely because of their own choice. The "I can't
take it because it is not legal tender" routine is
nonsense.

Most people in shops are employees and so are not free to decide what is
or is not acceptable payment to their employer. They aren't saying
they'll be prosecuted if they accept it, they're saying they'll be
sacked if they accept it. Most Scottish people IME become aggressive
when their money is rejected, even when a debt has been accrued in
London and legal tender is required.