Card or cash?
Neutral Polite
What it really means
How you want to pay. Almost everywhere in the UK takes card and contactless, and many cafés are now card-only. Carrying much cash is not necessary, though a little is useful at markets.
Chinese explanation
问你用什么方式付款。英国几乎所有地方都能刷卡和拍卡支付，不少咖啡店甚至只收卡。基本不用带很多现金，但逛集市时备一点有用。
Example conversation
A: That's £9.20 — card or cash?
B: Card, please. Can I tap?
A：一共9.2镑——刷卡还是现金？
B：刷卡，谢谢。可以拍卡吗？
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