Tipping Tensions Rise: Survey Shows Growing Confusion and Frustration Around Evolving Tipping Norms
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New survey shows tipping expectations are growing and causing confusion, especially across generations. Younger adults feel more obligated to tip while older adults see it as a choice.
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72% of Americans say tipping expectations have spread to more places, but how people respond depends on factors like age and profession.
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People with higher education report the most confusion about when to tip.
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Those who've worked service jobs tend to be the most generous tippers.
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Most frustration stems from confusion at restaurants, like around automatic service charges and tip splitting policies.