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Apparently, many of us are being asked for tips whenever we purchase a service, not just when eating a meal at a restaurant. And the tip percentages at restaurants have climbed in recent years. It can give you "tip fatigue."
There was a tipping uptick from the 1950's (10%) to the '70's and 80's (15%) to 2023 levels which range from 15-25%, now averaging around 21%.
Why the recent uptick? The pandemic closings may have been a factor. During that time many ordered takeout (which enabled some restaurants to just stay in business) and felt increasingly sympathetic, to the point that in 2023 the average tip is 73% on remote transactions.
Some restaurants started asking for bigger tips on that ordering/paying tablet right at the table. About 22% of respondents to a survey said that makes them feel pressured to give more than they normally would. So restaurant technology successfully squeezes more out of its customers.
from CNBC
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