Originally Posted by
zyxlsy
I understand your point, and believe me I am in the same shoes with you and I hate how this country runs DCC. But also believe me, you don't wanna ruin your vacation. DCC is so prevalent, and cashiers are so under-educated (I mean really, literally, not with high school diplomas often), just try arguing with them about the dollar amount shown on your slip, and you will end up doing that every time you use your card, and MAN you will be mad.
I'm pragmatic about things like this, and I know when to pick my fights. It's not ruining my trip by any means, and my wife knows how much I dislike DCC. I tend to use cash for smaller purchases, so the places where we would encounter DCC would be hotels, department stores, and upscale restaurants. I expect to encounter DCC at every turn, and I will attempt to decline it every time. I will take photos, deface receipts, and refuse to sign in cases where it is forced.