The US system is way jankier than I thought

Living in the US, I've run into some systems that made me go, 'Is it really okay for things to be this loose?'

The one that shocked me the most was the check system.

In Korea, you have to go to the bank to get a check issued, but in the US, you just grab a piece of paper like the one in the photo, write the amount and date (and sometimes the recipient), sign it, and you're done.

People pulling out a checkbook and scribbling something down in movies or TV shows isn't just fiction—it's everyday life.

Obviously, you can't just use any random paper; it has to be special paper with your bank info printed on it (which you actually have to buy). People don't really use them for small change, but for large amounts, it's pretty much the standard.

Of course, if you write one when you have no money in your account, the check bounces and your credit score gets absolutely nuked lol.