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.
Do I get the tip in this instance?
Is this at the Newark airport? I flew through there a couple weeks ago and think I went to this same checkout and was equally annoyed.
Paying $15 for that wrap is the real crime. Why do you shop there?
It’s an airport
those prices turn nice people into hijackers
Don’t tip if you’re standing up!
I’ll have to remember that!
