A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.

Summary

Tipping in America has expanded into unexpected areas, with 72% of Americans saying it is expected in more places than five years ago, according to Pew Research.

While tipping can release feel-good neurotransmitters, a Bankrate survey found two-thirds of Americans now view it negatively, and one-third feel it’s “out of control.”

Critics highlight issues like social pressure and wage inequality, while businesses attempting no-tipping models, like a New York wine bar, have struggled to sustain them.

Many believe tipping culture has become excessive, with calls for reform growing.

  • robocall@lemmy.world
    11·
    2 days ago

    I hope the rest of society gives you lower quality service every day since you’re not tipping them… What a shit attitude

    I tip. Not sure where you got the impression that I don’t. and not sure why you are wishing me a bad life.

    Also anyone who claims tipping results in better service has never left north america

    Is this assumption made because I admitted to have worked as a waiter?

    • 9488fcea02a9@sh.itjust.works
      21·
      2 days ago

      Do you tip your grocery store cashier? Do you tip your baker? Do you tip your mail carrier? Do you tip your garbageman? Do you tip your local librarian? Do you tip your child’s teachers (if applicable)? Did you tip your lemmy instance admin? Do you tip your local city councillor?

      If not, then you should expect shit tier service from them too

      I dont wish you a bad life. I’m just pointing out how bad life would be if everyone had your attitude and work ethic

      • robocall@lemmy.world
        12·
        2 days ago

        There is an established culture in the US in regards to tipping full service waitstaff. Good luck trying to break that culture without understanding the servers perspective, and why many of them defend the status quo.

        • 9488fcea02a9@sh.itjust.works
          31·
          1 day ago

          It’s clearly not as established as you think… The goalposts keep moving. here are some (un)welcome changes i’ve noticed in my lifetime…

          • tipping people we didnt used to tip
          • tipping for takeout
          • increase in rate of tip
          • tip calculated AFTER tax

          “this is the way it’s always been done” is not only a stupid defense, but is totally false in this cse