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Bring back menus, QR codes are terrible

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527 points lxm | 3 comments | 29 Jun 21 03:25 UTC | HN request time: 0.64s | source
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teeray ◴[29 Jun 21 04:16 UTC] No.27671705[source]▶
The worst aspect of QR codes as menu replacements is that they are a huge security risk. Who’s to say that QR code is legit? You can’t tell from looking at it. The trouble is compounded by the common practice of restaurants using some third-party service hosted off-site. The domain is no longer a trust signal either. It’s only a matter of time before someone starts snarfing information or credit card numbers this way (scan here to pay your bill).
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wruza ◴[29 Jun 21 04:36 UTC] No.27671817[source]▶
It’s usually just a menu, not e-shoping at the table. Why would they even implement that, if a waiter has to greet you, bring orders and clean up anyway?
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1. dabfiend19 ◴[29 Jun 21 04:46 UTC] No.27671868[source]▶
ordering and paying through the QR code is now pretty common place in NYC. fewer waiters can attend more tables.
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2. Pamar ◴[29 Jun 21 05:13 UTC] No.27672049[source]▶
How does tipping works in those places?
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3. Jcowell ◴[29 Jun 21 11:22 UTC] No.27674321[source]▶
The same way other ordering services does it you can either do it through the app or you can always leave cash on the table as always.