These general questions arise when people engage in financial transactions, according to a report carried by Al-Riyadh daily.

Many women contacted by the newspaper said they do not usually count money they receive unless it’s a large amount. Reasons they cite include trust and being in a hurry.

Noura Al-Saloum, a woman employee, recounts her experience:

“One day I received a balance amount and left an eatery without counting it. Then I went to a supermarket. When I counted the money, I found that I had been shortchanged. This put me in an awkward situation at the cash register of the grocery store because I didn’t have enough money to pay for my purchases. After that incident, I decided to always count money I receive from anyone.”

On the other hand, Ghada Al-Homaid, a university student, says she never counts money she receives from anyone.

“I think it’s rude,” she said. “I have never encountered a situation in my life that compels me to change this approach.”

Sara Abdullah says she always counts money whenever she receives a balance from a cashier or a driver.

Echoing similar view, Haya Muhammad says that there are chances of making mistakes in giving over money.

“Taking into account such situations, we have to count money before leaving the counter,” she said.

Teacher Ibtisam Abdullah says that everyone should be vigilant in cash transactions.

Ummu Nawaf Al-Awad agreed, saying the eroding values of society makes it more imperative to count the cash.

Bank employee Hind Al-Sharekh pointed out that banks are not responsible for any claimed shortage once customers leave the teller’s window.

“This forces customers to count money before leaving the counter,” she said.