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American in London Puzzled by Cashier’s ‘Are You Happy to Pay?’

Commenters said the phrase is a polite way to ask if a customer is ready to pay.

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Overview

  • Leah Lamarr said a London coffee shop worker asked, “Are you happy to pay?” during checkout.
  • She joked she was willing but not happy to pay before the cashier followed up with “cash or card?”.
  • Her Instagram video to about 187,000 followers drew explanations that the wording means readiness or a final check for anything else.
  • Some UK commenters said they had never heard the phrase, suggesting it may be regional or uncommon.
  • British outlets reported the clip and reactions, presenting it as a light example of cross‑cultural language confusion.