On 2/22/2013 3:14 PM, S Viemeister wrote:

> I really hate having my card disappear from sight, as happens in US
> restaurants.

If someone wants to use your card nefariously, it sure doesn't
need to leave your sight. There are plenty of ways someone
dishonest can steal your info and all you need to do is watch
your statements for fraudulent charges. I've had it happen to
me and the charges are removed from your balance, pronto.

nancy