Do you cringe when that iPad gets spun around after you order and see the question of how much you want to tip? You’re not alone!!!
Here are Five Fast Facts on Tip Fatigue:
- 😱 Outta Control - A recent survey shows that about two-thirds of Americans have a negative view of tipping and almost one third think tipping is “out of control.” It’s bad enough that the phrase “tip fatigue” was born!
- 📉 Full vs Quick - Most people still tip 20% in full service sit-down restaurants, but tips at quick service restaurants and similar places are at the lowest rate in five years, around 16.7%. Our favorite is when you are asked to tip at an automated kiosk. Seriously?!
- 🌎 Around The World - Tipping is viewed in most other countries as a small gesture of thanks, but in America it’s often a large part of someone’s paycheck. That can work out well, but it’s not always the financial windfall we might think.
- 💰 Big Factors - There are multiple factors for why tipping has become such a thing now, but the biggest are likely inflation and surging prices. When it’s already painful to make a purchase, people look to cut wherever they can.
- 💨 Old Structure? - Many states legally allow a subminimum wage rate of $2.13/hr under the assumption that the rest of a worker’s pay will be made up in tips. This model is almost 100 years old, and 41% of Americans think it should be scrapped. The subminimum wage should go the way of the horse and buggy (unless you’re Amish)!
🔥Bottom line: Some generations tip better than others (Boomers are the best tippers 😜), but the big picture is still the same: Americans are tired of being asked (or demanded) to tip workers when the perception is that they do little more than punch a few buttons into a computer. It’s been this way for a while, and it’ll probably continue on into the future, too.
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