# The Daily Dilemma

> A new modern etiquette dilemma answered every day: a clear verdict, the reasoning, exactly what to say, and the sources behind it.

URL: https://courteo.us/daily/

Every morning, one real-life etiquette question (the group chat, the tip screen, the plus-one, the relative who brings up politics) answered with a clear verdict, the reasoning, the words to actually say, and sources you can check.

## All dilemmas (newest first)

- 2026-10-21 — [The tablet at a self-serve counter is asking for 20%. Do I have to tip?](https://courteo.us/daily/tip-screen-self-checkout/): No. At a self-checkout kiosk or a counter where you order and pick up yourself, a tip is optional; tap No Tip or Custom without apology, and tip when someone genuinely did extra work for you.

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