The Evolving Landscape of Tipping Culture in America
A new study by the Pew Research Center reveals that Americans are divided and confused about tipping in the United States. Many dislike recent trends such as added service fees and suggested tipping amounts. With the proliferation of workers expecting gratuities, 72% of people feel that tipping is expected in more places today than five years ago. The study also found that there is confusion about when and how much to tip, with higher-income and more educated individuals expressing more uncertainty. Additionally, the survey highlights that Americans are not even on the same page about what tipping is, with 29% considering it an obligation, 21% seeing it as a choice, and 49% saying it depends on the situation. Advances in technology have further contributed to the uncertainty.
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