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		dehrmann 4 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food was... It was in 1995. We briefly flirted with 18%, but it's 20% now. At least for restaurants, taxis, and barbers. I've been prompted for tips at self checkout kiosks and tip a generous 0%.

marky1991 4 months ago [–]

Why should the percentage change over time?

Given that it's a percentage it already accounts for inflation, so I see no reason to ever change the default.

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