It has become as much a part of our daily lives as getting our to-go coffee: the screen turn.
It’s the moment when you’ve ordered your coffee and the barista turns the payment screen towards you, with prompts asking you for a tip.
Tipping is on the rise across the U.S. as more and more businesses have started asking for a little extra: Fast food restaurants, grocery stories, plumbers, online retailers, stadiums, and even self-checkout machines are now asking for a tip these days.
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