difference between "bank teller" and "bank clerk"

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keannu

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What do you think is the difference between "bank teller" and "bank clerk"?
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"Can I borrow one dollar?" a little girl asked a bank clerk. The clerk replied, "Do you have anything in your house worth one dollar?" "No, I don't. But my sister has high fever. She needs to see a doctor immediately. Please help us." "If you don't have anything, we can't lend you money. Sorry." [/FONT]
 

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Not much difference in most banks.
 

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In the UK, 'tellers' are more commonly called 'cashiers'. Not all clerks work as cashiers, who are specially trained.
 

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The dialogue in the original post is so ludicrous and unlikely that I don't think the difference (if any) between "bank teller" and "bank clerk" is going to make any difference!
 
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