A new survey found nearly 59% of adults in the U.S. said they have negative views on tipping, and 35% say tipping culture is 'out of control.'
Dinner out? Need to tip. Coffee on the go? The shop requests a tip. Gatorade at a convenience store? There's even a tip jar for that.A just-released survey from Bankrate found that negative views of tipping are now widespread, while a growing number of people now say it's out of control and are tipping less in some places.
We all love dining out on a beautiful day, but several people we spoke with enjoying an outdoor lunch said tipping has become too much.Where and how to tip? Americans are confused as the practice expands Scripps News Staff 5:02 PM, Nov 10, 2023 Chris Breeden owns a 100-year-old restaurant, Arnold's Bar and Grill, and said every night he sees cash-strapped diners struggle with the cost of leaving servers a generous tip.
"You try to explain it," Breeden said,"but people just want cheaper, especially when they are struggling with money themselves. It is not that they don't care, they just can't afford the meal plus a tip."Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate, said:"Some of it is because businesses don't want to raise prices any more than they already have. They're sensitive to that.
He said some restaurants are already replacing tips with service charges"so that they can pay everybody in the front of the house and the back of the house a living wage and provide benefits.Allegra Tinmore has been a hostess and waitress, and reminds us that restaurant workers rely on your tips to survive.So help those servers as best you can, and that way you don't waste your money."Don't Waste Your Money" is a registered trademark of Scripps Media, Inc. .
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