I agree, but multiple people can scan a QR code simultaneously.

Or the place could go to the extraordinary expense of putting multiple cards on the table with the codes.

cyclotron3k 7 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

This article doesn't land for me. The author complains about having to scan the code in sequence, but overlooks the fact that a waiter/waitress/till can only serve one person at time. And as you say, multiple people can scan a QR code, _and_ it would be trivial to print more.

Maybe I missed the point, but the aside about parking metres seems irrelevant. Just makes me think this is an anti-technology rant.

And again, the gripe about splitting up the bill. Not only is that a problem with existing systems, it's a problem that is solved by QR codes (if implemented correctly).

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mcphage 10 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

> multiple people can scan a QR code simultaneously

If it's large enough, and posted in a place where people sitting around a table can all see it clearly.

	▲	jcoletti 10 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I'm just always surprised when people place their entire phone over the code, thinking it needs to fill the screen, when they scan pretty well from a couple feet away.