Yes, Tipping Fatigue Is a Real Issue for Americans

Think of the last time you got food or coffee. Chances are, modern technology played a role in that interaction. The sales clerk likely let you insert your card, then flipped a screen asking you how much you’d like to tip and if you’d like a receipt.

There was a time years ago when you’d just receive a paper receipt; it wasn’t an option. Most of those just get tossed, so it was likely a welcome change. More recently, the touch-to-tip option was introduced. In some scenarios, this is a simpler way to complete a transaction, but it also presents…