Since the COVID pandemic, surveys on how Americans feel perturbed about tipping have increased.
New data from CouponBirds surveyed 1,199 Americans about their perception and their policy when it comes to tipping.
Overall, the survey found that most Americans felt frustrated by excessive tipping, stating, “It’s gone too far.” They said they were growing weary of tipping expectations and didn’t tip as much as they used to.
(76.1%) of Americans say that tipping culture has gone too far.
(84.1%) said the minimum wage should be increased for servers.
(89%) of service, workers admitted they underreport the number of tips they are given.
(71%) say they are tipping less than they used to.
(56%) said they felt pressured to tip with friends.
(72%) felt feel pressured to tip on a date.
The professionals Americans were tipping the most were food services like restaurants (59%) and food delivery (44%). Hair and cosmetology were at 41%, and taxi and Uber drivers were at 40%.
Do wealthier people leave bigger tips? No, the survey found.
On average, people earning $100k and more tip around 36% of the time. But those earning $75,000 – $85,000, tipped more around 47%.
Older Americans were found to tip the normal 15-20%.
The survey also found that some will tip to impress their date, and others tipped to just flirt with the server or bartender.
Among gender, Women are bigger tippers than men (33% to 29%).
The survey also asked a question dealing with a servers “appearance.” Are more attractive servers tipped more? An amazing 91% said yes.
Female servers were tipped more by men, than male servers tipped by women.
