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Has tipping in America reached a tipping point?

www.cbsnews.com Has tipping in America reached a tipping point?

A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.

Summary

Tipping in America has expanded into unexpected areas, with 72% of Americans saying it is expected in more places than five years ago, according to Pew Research.

While tipping can release feel-good neurotransmitters, a Bankrate survey found two-thirds of Americans now view it negatively, and one-third feel it’s “out of control.”

Critics highlight issues like social pressure and wage inequality, while businesses attempting no-tipping models, like a New York wine bar, have struggled to sustain them.

Many believe tipping culture has become excessive, with calls for reform growing.

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I bought a couple of sweaters online today, and the order form asked for a tip.
No.
- There's an option to tip at the self check out at my grocery store. The fuck ám I tipping? It's self check out. Am I tipping myself? Fuck these people
  
  You're just giving the large corporation a little walking around money, for their wonderful service, of profitably running a store! You're so nice!
  
  You're tipping the kiosk that provided the service. I guess.
  
  Great, can we get one that can scan things the first time? They can scan one thing maybe every 10 seconds.
  Or maybe a more responsive OS, like something that’s not Windows.
  
  Those payment services subtract their free from the money that is sent to the receiver.
  
  Am I tipping myself?
  Oh, I would be tipping generously at the self-service if I were tipping me through getting a discount.
  
  I mean, I gets my self checkout discount whenever possible, provided it's a big box store

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