> The seeming normality of service staff taking your card out-of-sight is also unnerving You usually don't need to do this anymore though. I think I have eaten

> The seeming normality of service staff taking your card out-of-sight is also unnerving You usually don't need to do this anymore though. I think I have eaten out in the US about 15 times this year, and never needed to hand out my credit card. Many restaurants have a QR code on the check that allows you to pay online. Some have credit card terminals on tables (Ziosk). Others let you pay at the register when you leave.