Nearly three in four Americans think tipping is out of control, according to WalletHub’s Tipping Survey.
The survey asked about various topics, such as when people believe they should have to tip, whether they feel pressured to do so, and how they think gratuities should be split.
Key takeaways reveal:
- 64% of people think a tip should be given when you feel like it instead of always having to be given.
- Nearly 3 in 5 Americans think businesses are replacing employee salaries with customer tips.
- More than 1 in 4 Americans tip less when presented with a tip suggestion screen.
- 78% of people think automatic service charges should be banned.
- Half of Americans say they often leave a tip due to social pressure rather than good service.