How to tip in the USA with a European debit card

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Something I've noticed the last few times I've been in the US is that when I pay at a restaurant with my European debit card I'm given a receipt (after the card has been swiped) where I can input the tip, but when I then check my bank account only the total amount without the tip has been charged.

Is this normal? How can I avoid it?

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