r/AskReddit • u/danielsoft1 • 5h ago

"those little differences" Americans who visited Europe, what was surprisingly different for you?

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u/thalassicus 2h ago

You never hand your credit card to a waiter or merchant who then takes it away to run it. They bring the device to you which seems much more secure.

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u/SchillMcGuffin 1h ago

It's becoming more common in the US as well, at least in high-end or chain restaurants with the capital to invest in POS devices.