Interestingly, in the USA in 100% of the stores (at least the ones I’ve come across), I can swipe my card even before the cashier has touched the device. Very convenient – no need to wait for the prompt – now swipe! You do need to confirm the amount, of course, but you can leisurely put your card away in your wallet. After all, it does save those precious seconds. Not the customer’s seconds, of course, as hardly anyone cares about those, but the cashier’s.
Hi, I'm Rauf Aliev. 