That's an interesting viewpoint. Where do you live? I would imagine you live somewhere that is not along the coastline in the USA.
The only time I have ever run into any kind of social friction (percieved or actual) it was only around the time that it had just rolled out and everyone would groan and say stuff like "yeah, it says we do apple pay but it wont work"
But after those initial bumps it is really prevalent and easy to use. I never feel like I am inconveniencing anyone.
Portland, OR, but I never saw anyone use it in Brooklyn, either. Though NYC is incredibly backwards as far as payment technology goes, and most places strongly prefer cash.
I still get your reaction sometimes, or that look that says "I'm tolerating this, but you're annoying me."
Yes and also has the benefit of moving the infrastructure from the establishment to the customer. Anyone can print out a QR code and accept mobile payments vs a dedicated hardware solution.
I'm in the Bay Area, and whenever I'm not a not-familiar store, I'm a little self conscious and have one hand ready to reach for my wallet at the smallest hurdle with contactless.
Some people just don't want to be "that guy" holding up the line, for any reason. Even if it might have been faster to try contactless a second time.
The only time I have ever run into any kind of social friction (percieved or actual) it was only around the time that it had just rolled out and everyone would groan and say stuff like "yeah, it says we do apple pay but it wont work"
But after those initial bumps it is really prevalent and easy to use. I never feel like I am inconveniencing anyone.