I once got a tip prompt on one of those self service kiosks that defaulted to 15%, had options for 20%, and 25%, and there wasn’t a button for no tip.

To not leave a tip, I had to hit Custom, and type in 0.00. They obviously wanted to make leaving no tip as hard as possible without removing it altogether.

Do I get the tip in this instance?

Tip: -50%

Paying $15 for that wrap is the real crime. Why do you shop there?

What happens if you put a negative number in the other box? Does it refund your card for that amount?

If it worked, IANAL, but they did ask how much you wanted to tip and willingly gave you money…seems like a solid defense…any lawyers wanna chime in?

This is ridiculous …

Agreed. I had more empathy for tipping workers at self-service / carryout settings during the height of the pandemic (which is not over BTW). Now… Given that management has programmed these registers I find myself grudgingly tipping since I have to wonder if management has started paying them even more inadequately in anticipation of tipping.

I have somewhat magically decided I tip 10% at these things as there is no real guidance anymore. 20% for table service. Delivery… 15-20%?

Of course someone will come along saying to tip 0% to hold the line and force fair wages. I have some understanding of that argument too.

Whata… Who’s is the tipping supposed to go to??

Don’t tip if you’re standing up!

We need some common sense regulations on tips and hidden fees. They need to be limited in some way at this point and, preferably just banned altogether.

This is seemingly an American only phenomenon. No one likes tipping, but if you patronize an establishment that abuses its staff with unlivable wages, you’re condoning bad business. At least help the server out if they put in the effort. At a self checkout though??? foh