How common is tipping in America?

65% of U.S. adults who dine at sit-down restaurants always tip their server, making it the service that Americans are most likely to always tip. But that figure is down year-over-year: 73% of U.S. adults who dine at sit-down restaurants always tipped in 2022, compared to 75% in 2021 and 77% in 2019.



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A survey from Bankrate found that two-thirds of customers now have a negative view of tipping. And this year, tips are down nearly 10% for restaurant servers. So while we're tipping for airport snacks and footlong subs, we're giving less to the workers whose pay depends the most on tips.

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But it also found Gen Z are the worst tippers by far. The survey found Gen Zers are significantly less likely than baby boomers to always tip when they: Eat at a sit-down restaurant: 35% compared to 83% Get food delivery: 31% compared to 62%

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People may not have the money for a tip and are embarrassed at leaving a small tip. They think you'll think they “forgot” rather than they were cheap.

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Why is Tipping in Japan Rude? The reason why tipping can be seen as rude in Japan is because they value dignity and respect much more than tipping. The Japanese believe you are already paying for a good service, so there is no need to pay extra by tipping.

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Best cities for tipping
  • Cleveland (20.6% average tip rate)
  • Denver (19.8% average tip rate)
  • Salt Lake City (19.6% average tip rate)
  • Phoenix (19.5% average tip rate)
  • Richmond (19.3% average tip rate)
  • Chicago (19.3% average tip rate)
  • New Orleans (19% average tip rate)
  • New York (18.7% average tip rate)


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To be sure, as the youngest and least wealthy generation, this may be because Gen Z has the least money to spend—yet rather than taking restaurant visits out of their budget, many simply get stingy when the bill arrives. The spread also falls along gender lines: Women tip more frequently than men do, Bankrate found.

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