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Every time I eat at a restaurant, Im prepared to tip the staff.
But exactly how much I leave depends on a variety of factors.
If youve ever worked in a restaurant, youre probably a huge proponent for leaving generous tips.
But if youve never experienced the service industry life, you might find tipping to be unnecessary and obnoxious.
I already paid $20 for this meal, and now they want me to pay even more?
Many also see to it they tip when getting a ride in a taxi or through a rideshare service.
In recent years, though, it seems like Americans are exhausted by tipping culture.
Restaurant Divereports that in 2022, 43% of diners would tip servers 20% or more in restaurants.
By 2024, however, only 38% of patrons were that generous with their tips.
Meanwhile, less than one fifth of customers said they would tip 10% or less in 2022.
But in 2024, 30% of people said they would typically tip 10% or less.
In fact, a report byPYMNTSfound that social pressure can drive tips up by 50%.
However, this obligation to tip doesnt exactly make customers happy.
Over a third of customers argue that tipflation has gone way too far.
That is, unless theyre confused and the employee taps the screen for them.
Sadly, this is acommon issuein the restaurant industry that needs to be addressed.
And as the author of this story knew, it deserves to be called out.
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