Originally Posted by
rottenray
Perhaps because most ATMs in the US display a screen that reads "press 1 for English?"
Also, at least at my ATM, pressing the "1" key gives up fast cash in the realm of $40, which is what I think most folks choose.
Here in the UK and elsewhere in Europe, the language selection is usually automatic (or no option given anyway)
And the function then amount selection buttons are alongside the screen, separate from the bottom keypad, which is only used for other amount, i.e. the less common ones
So perhaps you can find someone else to patronise.