Survey Findings on Tipping Expectations
A CBS News survey found roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults believe expectations around tipping have grown in recent years.
Different Perspectives on Tipping
Respondents described tipping in different ways. Many view it as a means to express gratitude or to help supplement service workers’ earnings. Older adults and people who work in roles where tipping is common were somewhat more likely to describe it this way.
Perception of Tipping as an Additional Expense
Others characterized tipping primarily as an additional expense, something that raises the price of a transaction.
Attitudes Toward the Increasing Trend in Tipping
Among those who perceive tipping has become more common, only a small share consider that trend positive.
Wider Concerns About Rising Costs
That attitude may reflect wider worries about rising costs. In numerous recent polls, across income levels, Americans have repeatedly cited prices and affordability as major concerns.