I've noticed
it on other nights and simply labeled it a sign of the times. Last night I
extrapolated. We will see the demise of purse snatchers and pick pockets.
Better policing? Improved morals? No, no. The Debit Card Generation. Those in
their 20's and early 30's don't carry cash. I had three different groups of two
or three jazz customers in that age range at the door that hemed and hawed,
fumbled around when I asked for the $5 cover. The generally ask for an ATM and
then are faux shocked when they learn that we don't have one. Also
characteristic is the discrete-transaction thinking pattern. They don't see The
Door connected to the Jazz Club. It's the thinking that if they can't pass
through the door, there's no option for getting in. Interesting... very
interesting. Tonight we have a duet - which is always tough for filling the
club. Several parties veered away when they didn't see horns or bass. We are
geared for the quartet or quintet, I guess. Traditional jazz. One interesting
couple we had, paid the cover with cash -- big cash. The gentleman opened his
wallet and fanned through a bunch of $100"s before handing me a Grant. He
wasn't doing it to show off, it was clearly his style. I remarked that he's
clearly a rebellious spirit - not joining The Debit Card Generation. They
laughed an understanding laugh.
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