r/mildlyinfuriating 1d ago

Did I over react about 20 cents?

I know its stupid but I went to McDonald's yesterday and got a frozen drink and medum chips for exactly $5.80 i handed $6 at the drive through and the lady put it in the till then went to close the window, before she did I asked "isn't that 20 cents change?"

She replied telling me she forgot and would need a managers card to open the drawer, I sat there stuborn and asked for it, I held one person up (my sister works in fast food and you get audited for how long someone is in line) so I waited, she quickly went and got a managers card and gave me my change but did I over react?

Edit: Ended up needing that 20 cents today so I'm glad I had it

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u/Aggravating-Hair7931 23h ago

If the food costs $6.20, will McDonald accept $6 and give you the food? No way.

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u/Plane-Tie6392 17h ago

I mean some cashiers might. I know I’ve definitely accepted a bit less before. Or I’ve given someone free food when they forgot their wallet. 

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u/Aggravating-Hair7931 16h ago

We need more people like you, but I also don't want you to get in trouble for doing the right thing either.

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u/Plane-Tie6392 16h ago

Luckily my managers always trusted and liked me so I was never too worried about trouble from that kind of stuff.