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A survey shows 83% of hourly workers in service, hospitality, and retail industries support President Trump's NO TAX ON TIPS plan, which aims to provide financial relief and stability, as part of his broader efforts to deliver historic tax cuts and economic growth for middle and working-class Americans.
A new study reveals that over three-quarters of Americans believe tipping expectations have "gone too far," with many experiencing pressure to tip at self-service kiosks and being told they would receive worse service if they didn't tip. Americans are tipping less than before, often out of guilt or to avoid confrontation, and cite poor service and financial concerns as reasons for the decline. The survey also shows a correlation between income and tipping habits, with higher earners giving above average tips. Service workers are divided on whether they prefer increased wages without tips or maintaining the current tipping culture.
Etiquette expert Thomas P. Farley, also known as Mister Manners, is urging Americans not to cut back on tipping this Christmas, despite studies showing a decrease in gratuities. Farley suggests tipping more generously during the holiday season, even up to 50 percent at restaurants. He advises tipping the cost of one service for long-standing tradesmen such as hairdressers and nannies, and recommends tipping between 40 and 50 percent for sit-down meals on Christmas or New Year's. Farley argues that frustration with prompts for gratuity should not penalize service workers, and emphasizes the importance of showing appreciation for their professionalism and kindness throughout the year.
Americans are cutting back on gratuity as tipping prompts become more pervasive, with tipping for service workers in non-restaurant leisure and hospitality jobs down 7% from last year. Nearly three-quarters of Americans believe tipping is now expected in more places compared to five years ago. The use of touch screens in taxis and coffee shops suggesting high gratuities has led to frustration and social media satire. The pressure to tip on every transaction has reached a breaking point, causing Americans to decrease the amount they tip. However, holiday season and end-of-year tips are still expected to increase for certain professionals.
A former New York restaurant worker shares stories of celebrity tipping experiences, ranging from generous tips of 100% from a well-known film producer and comedian to a movie star leaving only 15% and a famous singer leaving just $1. The article highlights the importance of tipping for restaurant workers who rely on tips to supplement their low wages and emphasizes the recommended tipping range of 15% to 20% for sit-down meals.
A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that most Americans believe the expectation to tip has increased in recent years, but they feel uncertain about when and how much to tip. Over 70% of respondents said that more businesses now expect their workers to be tipped compared to five years ago. However, only around a third of respondents find it easy to know when and how much to tip. The survey also found that Americans are more likely to tip restaurant servers (90%) compared to app-based delivery workers (76%), ride-share drivers (61%), and coffee shop baristas (25%). Respondents generally dislike suggested tip amounts and automatic tips or service charges. Most respondents believe that the tips they leave should go directly to the restaurant worker who served them.
Tipping recommendations in restaurants are often based on faulty calculations, with some establishments encouraging customers to tip on the final amount including tax and credit-card charges. However, many believe that tips should be based on the price of the meal before tax. Americans are increasingly souring on tipping, with a majority having a negative view and feeling pressured to compensate for low pay. Tipping amounts and frequency have decreased, with only 65% of diners tipping when eating out. The evolving expectations and digital tipping methods raise questions about working conditions and fair pay for service workers.
Americans are often forgetting to tip hotel housekeepers, according to etiquette expert Diane Gottsman. While tipping at restaurants is more common, the percentage of Americans who always tip hotel housekeepers has been declining. Gottsman recommends leaving a minimum of $3-$5 per day or $1 per person per day if there is a larger crew. Housekeepers often rely on gratuities to make ends meet, and the average hourly wage for housekeepers in the U.S. is $14.40. The American Hotel Association suggests leaving the tip in an envelope or with a note to ensure it is clear the money is for housekeeping.
The COVID-19 pandemic and touch-screen point-of-sale tablets have transformed the American tipping culture, expanding it into a near-universal ritual of food service. Counter-service restaurants could present customers with a default tip: 18, 20 or even 25 percent. The pandemic added a moral imperative to the tipping ritual, encouraging diners to tip generously to support idled waitstaff. However, two-thirds of Americans take a dim view of tipping in 2023, according to a new survey from Bankrate, the consumer finance company.
Americans are tipping less often than ever, with nearly one in three saying that tipping culture is "out of control," according to a new survey from Bankrate. Two-thirds of respondents said they have at least one negative feeling about tipping, and the percentage of people who always tip waiters, hair stylists, food delivery workers, taxi and rideshare drivers, hotel housekeepers, baristas, and employees when picking up takeout food have all declined since last year. The survey suggests that people would prefer a variety of alternatives to tipping, such as businesses paying better wages so workers don't depend on tips.
Digital tipping screens are becoming more common in stores and restaurants in the Bay Area, prompting mixed reactions from readers. Some find the constant asks for tips frustrating and feel guilt-tripped, while others appreciate the ease and convenience of tipping screens. Many respondents believe that tipping is a poor solution to broken pay structures and that corporations should pay their workers fair wages. The use of digital tipping screens is spurring a cultural reckoning over the role of gratuity in the Bay Area.
American customers are being prompted to leave tips in self-checkout lines at various places, leaving customers unsure who exactly their generosity would benefit. This is an example of "tip creep," a phenomenon that has seen companies prompting customers to leave more sizable tips in more transactional situations since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some customers feel that the prompt to tip in a self-checkout situation feels like "emotional blackmail." The rapid changes in tipping practices over the last several years have prompted broader conversations about the purpose of gratuity and how tipping functions in the operation of businesses.
American customers are being prompted to leave tips in self-checkout lines at various places, leaving customers unsure who exactly their generosity would benefit. This is an example of "tip creep," a phenomenon that has seen companies prompting customers to leave more sizable tips in more transactional situations since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some customers feel that the prompt to tip in a self-checkout situation feels like "emotional blackmail." The rapid changes in tipping practices over the last several years have prompted broader conversations about the purpose of gratuity and how tipping functions in the operation of businesses.
American customers are being prompted to leave tips in self-checkout lines at various places, leaving customers unsure who exactly their generosity would benefit. This is an example of "tip creep," a phenomenon that has seen companies prompting customers to leave more sizable tips in more transactional situations since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some customers feel that the prompt to tip in a self-checkout situation feels like "emotional blackmail." The rapid changes in tipping practices over the last several years have prompted broader conversations about the purpose of gratuity and how tipping functions in the operation of businesses.
Over 99% of the roughly 30,000 members of the Service Employees International Union Local 99 approved a "historic" labor agreement with the Los Angeles Unified School District, which includes a 30% pay raise, bonus payments, retroactive pay, and fully paid health benefits. The deal also provides health benefits for part-time employees, increased hours and pay for paraprofessionals, and invests $3 million in an Education and Professional Development Fund for SEIU members. The LAUSD Board of Education is expected to approve the agreement at its next regular board meeting on April 18.