Overview

• 41% of Americans say tipping has gotten out of control, up from 35% a year ago.
• 63% of respondents hold a negative view of tipping, rising from 59% in last year’s survey.
• 38% of consumers report annoyance with pre-entered tip screens as digital prompts become ubiquitous.
• Just 43% of Gen Z and 61% of millennials always tip at restaurants compared with over 80% of Gen Xers and boomers.
• 41% believe businesses should pay higher wages instead of relying on tips and only 16% would accept higher prices if tipping were eliminated.