Nevertheless, with the ongoing surge in inflation, many Americans have reached a breaking point. According to a recent poll, a staggering 75% of respondents believe that the practice of tipping in our country has spiraled out of
From Study Finds:
The “season of giving” is fast approaching. Unfortunately, a majority of Americans say they’ve already given all they’ve got and are getting sick and tired of tipping during every transaction! In a new poll, three in four respondents think the practice of tipping for service is simply getting out of control. Moreover, three in five people say they’re actually willing to pay more for their goods just so they never have to tip again!
In the poll of more than 1,000 people, conducted by PlayUSA, researchers found that 56 percent feel pressure to tip when the option pops up on a screen during cashless checkout. That’s a small increase over the 54 percent who said the same in PlayUSA’s 2022 survey.
Many Americans admit they’re giving in to these digital tipping requests, with 47 percent confessing that they tip for services they normally wouldn’t because the screen told them to. Another 63 percent say they feel “overwhelmed” by all the requests for tips.
If you think more businesses are asking for a little extra during each purchase, you’re not alone. The 2023 poll finds a staggering 87 percent believe more businesses are openly asking for tips than ever before. Additionally, 71 percent claim digital tipping screens are offering higher percentage options than they used to.
Personally, I've had enough of the incessant tipping pressure. That moment of apprehension creeps in when the salesperson swivels that tablet around at the close of the transaction, unveiling the dreaded tip screen.
Why don't these companies simply pay their staff a better wage and incorporate it into the cost of their products? Maintaining the practice of digital tipping seems illogical, especially given the current economic challenges we're grappling with.
