Originally Posted by
tmiw
I do wonder how it'll eventually shape out in the US. On one hand, the vast majority probably won't bother enabling it in the first place--if it's even made available for their terminals. On the other, there will likely be far more terminals in the US that aren't in control of customers compared to Canada, so I can see something like HK's charge slip thing happening at some locations (albeit with much less hassle with getting your choice respected). Still too early to be able to tell for sure in any case.
DCC already exists in the US, but it is rare and easily avoidable the cases where I've found it. Many big box retailers will have DCC enabled - Forever 21 and Kate Spade come to mind.
There were reports awhile back that Olive Garden and Red Lobster used to DCC, but that it is no longer the case?
About the only case I'd be concerned about in the US is easy checkout from hotels. In most other parts of the world you go down to the front desk to check out officially, and the receptionist will run your card at that point in time. This happens offline in the US most of the time, and most large chain hotels simply slip the bill under your desk. Your card is charged without having to do anything special.
For restaurants, I would say that the US customer service + tipping culture would result in being able to correct a DCC situation should it occur. (Imagine irate customers not leaving a tip because of DCC. I think management would get the hint from the waitstaff quickly.)