Not only are tips getting bigger in the U.S., but Americans also tip for a wider range of services. In other countries, a gratuity is still a small gesture.
Unfortunately, tipped work provides some of the last options for people without advanced degrees to earn a living wage in the U.S., so eliminating tipping won’t turn out all roses.
Unfortunately, tipped work provides some of the last options for people without advanced degrees to earn a living wage in the U.S., so eliminating tipping won’t turn out all roses.