The Growing Discontent with Tipping in America
A new survey from Bankrate.com shows that 66% of U.S. adults have a negative view about tipping in general, with 41% believing that businesses should pay their employees better rather than relying on tips. Digital payment platforms that invite consumers to tip appear to be making people upset, as 32% of those surveyed said they were annoyed with pre-entered tip screens. Tip frequency overall has been dropping, with servers at sit-down restaurants saying their tips were down 8% compared to last year. Hair stylists and barbers were the hardest-hit category, as they said their tips had dropped by 13% this year compared to 2022.
