So I moved into my new hood, and unfortunately for me, there is no Starbucks within my vicinity. So, I ventured one day to the Second Cup, during which a torrential downpour occured. The following ensued:

SCG: That'll be $1.70
JR: Can I pay with my debit?
SCG: Sure!!! (Tries my debit a thousand times, and apparently it sn't working)
JR: Ummm.. want to try my Visa?
SCG: Ok. (It doesn't work either. Therefore clearly a technical fault)
SCG: Ummmmmmm.... Eerrrrrr... there's a bank machine across the street.
JR: It's pouring rain. I don't really feel like walking across the street and getting soaked like a drowned rat. Can I just have the coffee?
SCG: ummm..... errrr... ummmm... (fiddles with fingers) Ummm.. Ok, I'll write a note that you owe two coffees next time you come. You come here a lot, right?
JR: Whatever


If it had been Starbucks, I would have had my coffee free, plus an extra coupon. And just so you all know, I did pay for two coffees the next time AND THE NOTE WAS STILL TAPED TO THE CASH REGISTER.