Results: Tipping
Published on 04/29/2025
Read an interesting article about tipping in the US. Here is the link if interested. https://www.qantas.com/travelinsider/en/travel-tips/gratuities-and-tipping-in-america.html
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Do you tip when prompted on a screen when checking out? Yes, especially at local businesses
9%
187 votes
Yes, just about with anyone
9%
192 votes
Sometimes, depends on the place/service provided
43%
894 votes
No, I am a little burned out from all the tipping
18%
384 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
24 votes
Not Applicable
20%
419 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.30% | 5 | |
| Why should I. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I only use cash, when tipping | 0.06% | 1 |
| I always give my server a cash tip. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I mark through it and tip w hat I can afford that's in line with the service I received. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I tip in cash. | 0.06% | 1 |
| No, if I tip, I prefer to do so in CASH | 0.06% | 1 |
| I pay in cash | 0.06% | 1 |
| i tip when i have received good service. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I leave the tip at the table in cash. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I only tip for table service. | 0.06% | 1 |
| what screen? we don't use cell phones | 0.06% | 1 |
| I rarely pay with a card and when I do leave a top, I prefer using coins | 0.06% | 1 |
| I give cash to the waiter?waitress | 0.06% | 1 |
| i leave a cash tip, on the table, or put it in their hand..........if you ask for a tip you get nothing | 0.06% | 1 |
| Depends on the service that I received. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I USUALLY TIP EVEN WITHOUT BEING PROMPTED. WORKERS ARE SUPPLYING A SERVICE AND MANY ARE STRIVING TO MAKE ENDS MEET AND IT SHOWS HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE THEM. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I tip if it is deserved rather than coerced | 0.06% | 1 |
| not using restaurants | 0.06% | 1 |
| I usually pay in cash and include the tip in my payment that way. | 0.06% | 1 |
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When this digital screen pops up do you feel pressured to tip? Yes
33%
696 votes
No
38%
805 votes
Undecided
10%
200 votes
Not Applicable
19%
399 votes
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3.
Have your tipping habits changed over the last year? I am tipping more frequently
9%
184 votes
I am tipping less frequently
17%
365 votes
No changes to my tipping
55%
1150 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
12 votes
Not Applicable
19%
389 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.41% | 7 | |
| Tip frequently but less | 0.06% | 1 |
| I tip with cash | 0.06% | 1 |
| Avoiding places like restaurants that I know will automatically charge tips and benefits for empolyees | 0.06% | 1 |
| I give cash tips, and the amount depends on the service we receive. | 0.06% | 1 |
| sometimes yes or no | 0.06% | 1 |
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Here are all the places I could think of where a tip could be requested. Do you tip any of these places/service providers? Multiple answers allowed. Restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, etc.
67%
1404 votes
Barbers, hair dressers, etc.
49%
1022 votes
Beauty therapists, massage therapists, etc.
17%
350 votes
Taxi drivers, Uber, Lyft, etc.
29%
615 votes
Door Dash, Uber Eats, local pizza delivery person, etc.
24%
506 votes
Porters, bellhops, concierge, housekeepers, etc.
20%
418 votes
Bartenders
26%
541 votes
Tour guides
13%
268 votes
Delivery drivers
20%
420 votes
Babysitter, nanny
6%
127 votes
Coat check, valet
11%
229 votes
Moving company employees
9%
184 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
28 votes
Not Applicable
21%
450 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.08% | 5 | |
| All service providers | 0.03% | 2 |
| pet groomer | 0.03% | 2 |
| Do not use any of these services | 0.02% | 1 |
| For the 1st option - I tip at full service restaurants. Not at places like Starbucks, Panera, etc | 0.02% | 1 |
| didn't check th4 services I don't use | 0.02% | 1 |
| From above I will only tolerate | 0.02% | 1 |
| Most service people doing repairs, valet, casino dealers & hosts | 0.02% | 1 |
| Tattoo artist | 0.02% | 1 |
| may as well include your next door neighbour ... getting to be more than too much! | 0.02% | 1 |
| Some of the above depending on level of service provided, going the extra. | 0.02% | 1 |
| Nothing | 0.02% | 1 |
| on a fix income | 0.02% | 1 |
| if you ask for a tip you get nothing | 0.02% | 1 |
| Drywaller | 0.02% | 1 |
| I tip my dog's groomer | 0.02% | 1 |
| When I get major stuff done at the house. Flooring, Painting, new roof. In cash direct to the labourer(s) | 0.02% | 1 |
| garbage men | 0.02% | 1 |
| IF I DO NOT GO TO BARS, AS I DO NOT DRINK, I DO NOT TIP...LOLZ =-D | 0.02% | 1 |
| all of the above, providing they do a decent job | 0.02% | 1 |
| I tip if some service has been provided that is worth tipping for. I don't tip for take-out I pick up myself. | 0.02% | 1 |
| hotels | 0.02% | 1 |
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