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December 2023
A recent Pew Research Center survey respondents were asked how likely they were to tip in a variety of scenarios. It’s probably not a surprise that 92% of Americans “always” or “often” tip while eating at a sit-down restaurant. The second most agreed upon tipping scenario was getting a haircut, with 78% of Americans “always” or “often” tipping. These scenarios are followed by having food delivered (76%), buying a drink at a bar (70%), and using a taxi or rideshare service (61%). Pew asked respondents what their standard tip would be at a sit-down restaurant where they received average, but not exceptional, service. Thirty seven percent of respondents answered that they would leave a 15% tip as their standard for average, but not exceptional, service.
That brings us to today’s question. What percentage of survey respondents reported that they would leave a tip of at least 20% at a sit-down restaurant where they received average, but not exceptional, service?
A. 2%
B. 18%
C. 24%
D. 30%
E. 45%
ANSWERS
Answer: C. 24% of Americans reported that they would leave a tip of at least 20% at a sit-down restaurant where the service was average, but not exceptional. Another 18% would tip less than 15%, and 2% reported that they would not leave a tip at all for average, but not exceptional, service.
