More Americans—especially younger ones—turn sour on tipping
Tipping is leaving a number of Americans, especially GenZers, in an unhappy place.
The practice can be a prickly topic, and it's getting under the skin of more consumers. As many as 41% of Americans recently surveyed feel that tipping culture has gotten out of control, up from 35% last year, according to a new report from Bankrate.
Annoyance with pre-entered tip screens on electronic payment systems, which have become seemingly ubiquitous, is at 38%, up from 34% last year, the report said.
“We’re being asked to tip in all kinds of unconventional settings," said Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst with Bankrate. “We’re being asked for tips at pick-your-own strawberry farms. Some people have reported being asked for tips at doctors’ offices. Some of this is pretty crazy.”
Younger Americas are less inclined to tip frequently, according to Bankrate. The report said 25% of GenZers and 45% of Millennials, for example, always tip their hair stylist or barber, compared to 67% of GenXers and 71% of Baby boomers.
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