This probably won’t surprise anyone: Of all the generations, Boomers are the most riled up about TIPPING. Everyone has heard the gripes: They’re being shamed into tipping more . . . and in more situations.
But get this: Boomers still tip better than the CHEAP younger generations.
There are a couple of surveys on tipping out . . . and in one by Bankrate.com, 59% of Americans say they have a NEGATIVE view on tipping . . . and 35% of Americans believe tipping culture has gotten out of control.
The idea is that tipping SHOULD be something you feel good about . . . but people DON’T feel good about it when they feel pressured to tip more than they want to, and in situations where they don’t feel like it’s deserved . . . including BEFORE they’ve been served.
And let’s face it: We’ve all been in situations where we’re not sure if we’re expected to tip . . . and how much. It can be uncomfortable.
72% of Boomers have at least one negative view toward tipping, compared to 45% of Gen Z’ers . . . 51% of Millennials . . . and 62% of Gen X’ers.
But even though they are NOT always happy about it, older folks are more generous.
When paying the bill at a restaurant with table service, 77% of Boomers tip between 15% and 20% for average service, which is the most of any age group.
But while adults UNDER 30 tip LESS than older Americans . . . they’re also less likely to REDUCE their tip because of poor quality service.
(I hate to break it to anyone who’s shaking their fists at the sky . . . but there’s very little chance that this tipping chaos will go away. If anything, it will probably pop up in even MORE places.)
