The Decline of Tipping in America: A Survey of Attitudes and Behaviors.
Americans are tipping less due to high living costs and economic uncertainty, according to a report by Bankrate. The pressure to tip has increased, with more opportunities to tip for a wider range of services than ever before. Two-thirds of Americans have a negative view about tipping, particularly when it comes to contactless and digital payment prompts with pre-determined options that can range between 15% and 35% for each transaction. While tipping at full-service restaurants has held steady, tips at quick-service restaurants by guests fell to a five-year low of 16.7% in the first quarter of 2023.