[Wang Yi]

I attended an academic seminar in Texas last year. I payed 200$f for the membership fee and they gave me a receipt.But I found they did not keep a copy of the receipt. I was wondering if it will lead to some troubles for them without having a copy or at least a record of the name. It turned out to be true! When I submited my paper, they said I’m not a member.I have to show them the receipt by email the photo of the receipt.Why do Americans not keep a copy of the receipt?

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Name : Wang Yi, Gender : F, Race : Asian, Age : 26, City : Harbin, State : NA, Country : China, Occupation : lecture, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Ann L. Lowenstein]

So, from one instance of stupid, unprofessional behavior by one person at one symposium, you have deduced that all Americans are idiots who never keep a receipt. Wow, you’re a frickin’ genius. Sadly, in the real world, Americans keep the receipt almost obsessively, sometimes for years beyond when they need to. The nut I dated for a while in college had gas receipts dating back to his Sophomore year in high-school because his Daddy-waddy tolded him he should keep ALL receipts he EVER RECEIVED for seven years due to “income taxes”, and he literally nearly had a stroke when I accidentally threw out a shoe-box full to the rim with old fast-food and convenience store receipts dating back to when he was 14. BadKarma!

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Name : Ann L. Lowenstein, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Animist, Age : 37, City : K.C., State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : Administrative Assistant, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[ShirleyAvery]

Most reputable businesses keep copies of receipts. They’re required to for tax purposes. Some “cash only” businesses like some nail salons don’t give receipts. As a customer, I always save sales receipts, at least until my monthly bank statement comes and I reconcile it. I keep receipts for large ticket items for years or until the warranty runs out. I know lots of Americans are careless about this and get mad when they can’t return an item to a store without the receipt. It’s a bit of a hassle to keep reciepts in good order, but worth it. Just Curious

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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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