There's only one place near me where I can spend my hard earned Bitcoins in a public store. So after only recently finally sorting out my paper and online wallets, I thought that today I would attempt to spend some mBTC in public for the first time. After entering the bustling convenience store I loudly proclaimed with pride to merchant, "Can I pay by Bitcoin here?" After initially expecting a most enthusiast reply to my question, imagine my startled surprise when he replied "Um yes...", "...but I don't have the machine here". He then looks around at the other customers listening and shuffles on his feet. I then say, "okay then I'll take my business elsewhere" before I promptly left leaving my goods behind.
You didnt pay fiat!
If merchants aren't prepared to adequately provide the means for customers to pay with Bitcoin then this monetary revolution will never take off. I'll be taking my Bitcoins and business elsewhere.
You should return tomorrow and try again. Its actually a bad sign if they accept BTC but so few people ask for it. If I were the manager Id ask myself if it was a bad idea to offer it since there is obviously no demand. If they fail again tomorrow, announce that you will return the next day, so they can prepare for you
A lot has happened in the last year. He may have been as enthusiastic about bitcoin as yourself at one time, might still be. Definitely go back and apologize for being an ass and talk to him about his experiences with accepting bitcoin. There is an opportunity to make a bitcoin friend here. We'd be interested in hearing a merchants perspective, as well as seeing this thread turned into a successful bitcoin transaction.
Haha, plus one this.
Peak hour is probably not the best time to spring this on an unsuspecting employee who probably has no experience with it.
The manager must have been enthusiastic about bitcoin to announce loudly that he'll accept it in store, a big favour to bitcoin, as it is still a financial risk.
They should be thanked and encouraged to improve the service, not made to regret their decision.