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comment by ecib
ecib  ·  3074 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Do you have cash on you?

Isn't it?

Another of my favorite coffee shops does iPad signing that simply presents three tip options in boxes: 1$, 2$, 3$, with a small "other amount" button underneath. I bet that setup drives more tips than cash even. When tipping is as easy as touching a button it's effortless.

But in the absence of that screen option, screen signing will absolutely result in lower tips. No cash change places back in the hand creates too much friction.





cgod  ·  3074 days ago  ·  link  ·  

People I know who worked at places with print slips and moved to the dollar button set ups told me tips went down after the change. It might be easier but I think there is some psychological difference that reduces generosity.

ecib  ·  3074 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Huh. Interesting. I always tip at least a buck when I have cash and with the button that stays the same but sometimes I hit the 2 or 3 dollar one. But I've worked in the service industry so I'm probably a lousy example of the average person even anecdotally.