Cheap parents

[Suzie_Homemaker]

am I missing something huge here....I also have a parent that counts the money out to me EVERY TIME HE PAYS ME.....I've told him.."please just put it in an envelope and leave it on the table"....like I need this crap!

This not for reason you think it is.

I have some cash pay client and I ALWAYS count the money, in front of them, immediately. It not to do with being a jerk. With new notes, they stick easy but regardless, if error made, it easier to address before client leave house.

Little while back one Mom gave me $40 too much. New client who got her husband to take out money on his way home from work. If I not counted that, and if I just put away, then they might have thought I dishonest.

Same if money is short by mistake. If client leave in envelope on table and I not know money missing until later, when I call them, that could be awkward. They might be sure they gave right money when they did not.

Much more sensible to count in person, so both agree correct and no misunderstanding or awkward conversation later.

This is learned to do many year back and good practice. Stand me in good stead over years. More than one error corrected very simply by do this straight away in sight of client. No misunderstanding - ever. Good thing.