What currency is used in your country?

USD as in US dollars but in my work, I have to learn to bill and convert currencies like British Pound, Euro, and Australian dollars.

If you travel to a different country, do you rely on card payments, or get some local currency in cash?

I remember when I traveled to the UK three years ago, I solely relied on my credit card. I brought plenty of cash in USD but never had to convert it because no one took cash. It was the only trip I’ve ever taken where I didn’t use cash. When I traveled to Asia, though, most small shops don’t take cards, so cash was pretty helpful there. It will be interesting when I travel to China in a few months as China has their own credit card system. They don’t accept any of the conventional cards (Visa, Masters, etc.). Instead, everything is paid through an app.

Do you buy souvenirs for yourself or family?

I usually buy souvenirs for myself. No one in the family really cares for such gifts, unless it’s something edible. I mostly buy magnets for the fridge.

When using an unfamiliar currency, are you aware of how much you are spending in your own?

That’s why I like to use credit card when I can because I have cards that don’t have foreign transaction fee, so it’s a direct conversion and I can usually get a pretty deal on that than if I go to the bank and convert my cash. With credit cards, I can know almost immediately how much I spent. If I’m using cash, I will just have to rough estimate.

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