Nostr Web Client

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> So you're basically just getting the vendor's userid via the qr code

Sounds right. The QRCode isn't essential, I guess. There are others ways you could enter a vendor ID. But it was a very smooth HX* with very little room for error.

I seldom saw anyone else in China paying any other way. I used cash like the weirdo I am, with debit card as a backup.

* Human eXperience

Strypey 2y ago

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On one occasion, after buying a meal at the same street food cart a few times, I ordered a meal and the guy started cooking it. When he was finished and I went to pay, I realized I didn't have any cash (they don't have debit card machines). He just handed me the meal and waved me away. From a memory a student translated for me, so I could assure him I'd pay him next time. Which I did.

China was cool like that. Everyone was very trusting and for the most part, very honest.

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R. L. Dane :debian: :openbsd: 2y ago

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That's neat. How long ago were you there?

According to one travel vlogger laowhy86, Chinese sentiment towards foreigners has taken a very sharp dive in recent years, although I don't know enough about China to know whether he's speaking genuinely from experience, of if he's just got an axe to grind.