Plain English Cash is not king at new shops that take cards only | Learn English phrase ‘point to’
Many stores are going cashless—meaning, they only accept cards and mobile payments. Retailers say it lowers costs, improves speed at the counter, and helps with employee safety. But others say it discriminates against those who don’t have access to credit. In Sweden, the world’s most cashless society, even the banks don’t take cash. Plus, learn the phrase “point to” when describing an argument.
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