Not everyone does maths for fun. Not everyone is good at maths. Not everyone had access to a good education.Boatbuilder wrote: Mind you, these days I do wonder how many of them can add up in their heads. Maths has always been my favourite subject and it annoys me when shop assistants can't add up even two small amounts in pence.
Even those who are passable at maths can panic when put on a spot by a smug customer who expects an instant calculating of the change required.