Hey, Starbucks, how much should I tip for 10 seconds of service?

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It's a creepy feeling, isn't it?

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You're in a store, you buy something and then you get the little screen turned toward you.

It's the screen that tells you how much you're about to pay. It's also the screen that wonders how much you'd like to tip.

The store salesperson looks at you. You try not to look at them. You wonder if you can discreetly skip the tip. 

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