Priests, buskers, waiters and people who beg are all taking a second look at their donations and tips this week as their patrons adjust to the euro.
It was predicted that charities and people relying on gratuities would see their takings drop by about 20 per cent if donors substituted a €1 donation for £1.
The reality isn't as clear-cut - some are seeing a fall in donations while others see no difference.
One man who has been begging in Dublin for 37 years said he definitely made less money since the euro came into circulation.
The man, who wished to remain anonymous, said his earnings were down from £60 to £70 a week to £40 to £50. "I'd sooner have the old money but what can you do?" he said.
However, Ms Mary Begley, a busker in the city centre, didn't expect the euro to affect takings too much.
"If people are going to give you money, they will still look after you. I've been busking since 1986 and I know what people are like. It's always the poorer ones who give you money because they know what it's like. The richer people are cushioned by their wealth."
As there has only been one weekend church collection since the euro was introduced, clergy are still unsure of its implications.
St John's Cathedral parish in Limerick saw a fall in its church collection of about 15 per cent last Sunday, according to Father Liam Enright. "We kind of expected it but we have to remind people that the bills don't change even if the currency does," he said.
However, in Blackrock, Co Cork, Father Tadhg O'Mathúna reported that takings were up by about 8 to 9 per cent. Other parishes such as Virginia in Cavan and parishes in the Kerry diocese reported little difference in takings. Staff at the QV2 restaurant in Andrew Street, Dublin, had expected a drop in tips and this has happened in some cases, according to duty manager Mr Gary Walsh.
"Psychologically, people believe they are leaving £5 when they leave €5 so that's 20 per cent less. It's something that waiters expected to happen but then we have an awful lot of regulars here and they will always look after the staff."
Confusion with the new currency may explain the slight drop in tips at the Thunder Road Café in Temple Bar, according to duty manager Mr Brian Matheson. "People aren't sure how much they are giving at the moment so they are being cautious," he said.
However, staff at L'Ecrivain in Baggot Street haven't noticed any difference in tipping yet, according to front-of-house receptionist Ms Mary Weddick.
The majority of clients have used credit cards and this may have played a role in maintaining tips as the same percentage was being left, she said.
