Fighting tip manipulation
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SkipTheTip helps you make confident, culturally-appropriate tipping decisions while saving money. Our app provides guidance on when tipping is expected, optional, or unnecessary, helping you avoid over-tipping due to social pressure or confusing point-of-sale prompts.
Key Features:
• Get real-time guidance for different service types
• Track your savings from smart tipping decisions
• Learn when tipping is culturally appropriate
• Set savings goals and monitor progress
• Export your tipping data for analysis
Getting Guidance: Tap "Get Guidance" on the main screen, select your service type (coffee shop, full-service restaurant, etc.), and receive personalized recommendations based on cultural norms.
Tracking Decisions: After receiving guidance, log whether you tipped or not. The app tracks your savings and helps you understand your tipping patterns.
Understanding Your Data: Visit the Analytics screen to see your total money reclaimed, smart choice rate, and decision breakdown. Tap the info icons to learn what each metric means.
Setting Goals: Create savings goals to stay motivated. Track progress toward specific financial targets like vacations or purchases.
Q: Does the app track my location?
A: Only when providing guidance to offer location-specific recommendations. Location data is not stored or shared.
Q: Will this make me look cheap?
A: Our recommendations are based on established cultural norms. We help you tip appropriately, not avoid tipping entirely.
Q: Can I export my data?
A: Yes, use the Export feature in Analytics to download your tipping decisions as a CSV file.
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