American tourists asking about U.S. currency in Rome

Is it stupid question? Maybe. Is it a valid question? Probably. Should we stop posting everything on the internet for clout? Yes.

“Look at us. We aren’t like THOSE Americans.”

Yeah italian here, their system Is not "down" they don't want to pay taxes, unrelated to the americans asking if they take dollars

Edit: to all my american or foreign Friends Who do not want to carry around tons of cash, if you stay in famous tourist cities, go, sit, order, eat, then Ask them to pay with card, if they want to argue here Is the MAGIC WORDS "Chiamiamo la Guardia di Finanza?" The system Will magically be up

Yeah I mean…I think it’s not that crazy considering they probably intended on paying with a card, but when that option was removed, they are having to rely on what they have. Maybe the actually do have euros but are worried they don’t have enough. I think shaming them for asking is not a good look.

Guy says “ do they know euros exist ” , probably why they asked if they take American cash ?

Card isn't working, he has no euros? valid fucking question. Plenty of places take multiple types of currency.
What a jackass for asking a question! /s

The only embarrassing thing I'm seeing in this video is the super entitled couple mocking a group of tourists for asking a legitimate question and carrying on.

Now if they were trying to pay their tab and screaming at the waitress for not accepting USD, then sure, make a video.

The restaurant should say yes, but there is a 50% markup.

The guy recorded is handing out way more second hand embarrassment. Sometimes you run out of euros, sometimes you forget to change money out. Some places in Europe accept USD. Not everything needs to be recorded, and not everyone needs to be shamed, especially for simply being a tourist. Although, there are situations where it is needed, just not this one.

Debit/Visa was down, so they asked to use another form of payment? Clutch your pearls