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Tipping when the iPad is staring at you

You grabbed a $4 coffee. The iPad swiveled around: 18%, 22%, 25%, or Custom. The barista is watching. You want to tip less than 18%. This is the 6-second crisis.

🎬 The scene starts here

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Sam — Coffee shop barista

Neutral, quietly waiting

“(the iPad is facing you. 18% ... 22% ... 25% ... Custom. The receipt printer hums.)”
What you are trying to do

Your objective

Walk yourself through the moment. Practice tapping Custom without spiraling. There's no correct tip here — the point is to stop freezing.

What good looks like

You articulated what you'd actually do — not what you'd feel guilty about.

Difficulty

Friendly and willing — but will not read your mind.

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