Walking around the city, if you're observant, you'll notice there are coins everywhere. They used to be pennies, but lately, there are more dimes (US$0.10), which has caught our attention. It seems like people aren't valuing money or have lost respect for it.
I remember when you'd go to a store and see a sign saying "No pennies accepted," as if it wasn't legal tender. Or when you'd pay with pennies on the bus, and the conductor would look like they wanted to kill you. Ah, and if you didn't pay the fare properly, people would look at you with disdain.
But is it worth bending down to pick up a penny? Everyone said no, and we'd see pennies scattered everywhere without anyone picking them up. In the end, there were some smart ones who would pick them up to make use of them. But recently, as pennies are disappearing, it's less common to find them.
However, there's a new phenomenon on the streets: if you're observant enough, you'll notice dimes (US$0.10) starting to appear. And the same thing happens – people are leaving them on the ground, and there are many you can take advantage of. Imagine, after 10 pick-ups, you've got a dollar. Nowadays, people, especially young folks, don't give money the importance it deserves, as if it didn't take effort to earn it.
So, there's the tip: be consistent and observant; don't leave money lying on the ground. You might need it tomorrow, and a single coin you didn't pick up could mean you can't buy something you want. Thanks for listening.