Are Americans on the Tipping Point of Tipping?

Linchi Kwok | July 5, 2023

By Linchi Kwok In the old times, Americans typically tip 15 – 20% of the pre-tax bill in sit-down restaurants with wait staff. For hotel room service, tipping 10% is expected if gratuity is already included; otherwise, 20% or more should be added. When tipping means more than gratitude In California, tips do not count toward servers’ minimum wages. Accordingly, servers will earn the state’s or city’s minimum wage, plus tips. In some other states, servers make as little as $2 - $3 an hour because employers can count tips as part of their minimum wage. Still, tips have become an essential source of income for many service work...