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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abe Asher

Americans finally draw a line at tipping as it hits the self-checkout

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Tipping practices in the United States have changed rapidly since the onset of the pandemic, and the next area of change appears to be tipping in self-checkout lines.

American customers these days are being prompted to leave tips in self-checkout lines at airports, grocery stores, stadiums, and cafes — leaving customers unsure who exactly their genorosity would benefit, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal.

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