Is It Really Rude to Skip the Tip Screen at a Coffee Counter?

The rise of tip screens at coffee counters has sparked a new etiquette debate about when tipping is expected and when it's acceptable to skip it.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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Featured Article Lala Azizli/Unsplash Reader's Digest Is It Really Rude to Skip the Tip Screen at a Coffee Counter? The rise of tip screens at coffee counters has sparked a new etiquette debate about when tipping is expected and when it's acceptable to skip it. Read More More From the Web The Guardian Why Divorced Women Are Transforming Their Wedding Jewelry Instead of letting their wedding rings collect dust, divorced women are redesigning them into new pieces of jewelry that reflect a different chapter of life.  → Farmacy Sponsor Green Clean Balm: Removes Waterproof Makeup & SPF Easily This clinically proven cleansing balm that gently removes over 99% of long-wear makeup, waterproof mascara, and SPF. Its plant-based super greens blend melts away impurities while leaving skin soft, smooth, and hydrated.  → Britannica What 'White Labeling' Really Means at the Grocery Store Mondelez, the maker of Oreos and Wheat Thins, sued Aldi last year over alleged copycat products. But what exactly counts as white labeling, and when does it cross the line?  → Better Report 12 Ways Savvy Shoppers Save Money on Groceries Buying all your groceries at one store could cost you more, since prices often vary significantly from one retailer to another.  → Food and Wine Is There a Difference Between White and Orange Cheddar? In the U.S., the orange variety is usually labeled as plain "cheddar," while the white version is marketed as a more premium option.  → House Beautiful This Is the Cheapest Way to Move Cross-Country If you have some wiggle room in your timeline, moving during certain times of the year can be cheaper than others.  → Living Simply occasionally shares products our staff enjoys, and we may earn a commission on sales.

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