People are 'increasingly tired' of 'guilt tipping,' expert says—but no one wants to feel 'like a jerk or cheapskate'
Publishing timestamp: 2023-10-03 09:00:01
Summary
The article discusses how tipping has become more convenient with touch screens and pre-selected options, leading to an increase in tipping. However, many Americans feel pressured to tip and may engage in guilt tipping. Businesses are taking advantage of this by setting larger tip amounts as default options. Some people are starting to tip less or not at all when presented with pre-entered tip options. There is confusion about how much to tip and who to tip, as well as a shift in the purpose of tipping. Etiquette experts still recommend tipping 20% at full-service sit-down restaurants, but tipping is ultimately a personal choice.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/03/why-you-may-be-guilt-tipping.html