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.

  • agamemnonymous
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    4 hours ago

    The article is about America. This is a specifically American phenomenon. If you’re not talking about the States, your points aren’t relevant to the topic.

    It’s not a gotcha, it’s analysis. I’m not making a point about whether or not tipping should be integral to the American restaurant industry. I’m only saying that without legislation, it will be. Up until that point, businesses that try to switch to tipless will either revert or fail.

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      3 hours ago

      Look mate, my original comment was a universal statement. It was speaking it very plainly. Have a nice day.

      • agamemnonymous
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        3 hours ago

        In a thread about a strictly American thing, in America. Like I said different regions have different conditions. Universal statements are not viable.