Originally Posted by flying_geek

I can't remember the last time someone wanted to touch my ID in a US hotel, even European ones where I stayed before are usually just fine with US license in wallet.

That said. You could fly, get a rental car etc all without handing over ID. Rental car company is usually happy with a QR code - and TSA allows you to put the card into the scanner yourself (actually usually make you do it yourself)

That said, I grew up in Europe and I am less scared of anyone asking to touch anything of mine ;-)