re: Cnn report on tipping

quote:

---

Old people are more responsible with their money. News at 11.

---

Sure, when people think of the baby boomers, fiscal responsibility is the first thing they think of.

If my sit down lunch is in the $14-17 range, I just pay an even 20 cash. I drink plain water, so it's normally around there.

$20-30 meal, I charge and give a $5 cash tip

quote:

---

That’s because Boomers and Gen Xers were taught that 15% was the norm.

---

Gen Xer here, I’ve always known it to be at least 20%.

I don’t know anyone in my age group who tips less than this amount unless shitty service.

I tip bartenders at 30-50% at places I frequently go to, which inevitably reaches an equilibrium where I don't get charged for several drinks and they still get a fat tip (and I'm given immediate priority regardless of how busy it is).

Servers at true sit-downs get 20-30%.

Flat rate of $3-10 for counter service; amount depends if I ordered one thing or several.

I don't mind throwing money to folks as long as they are mildly competent.

quote:

---

Young people tip more than older ones.

---

As someone with a side gig in rideshare, by my observations, older people are not only more likely to tip, but they're more likely to tip bigger amounts.

As long as I get good service, I’ll leave 20%. If they stand out, I’ll leave more. Very rarely will I go below 20%. Im not that picky. Just get my order right, keep the drinks filled, and check on us every so often. But, and while it’s rare, I’ve left as little as a penny if the service is egregiously poor. But like I said, that’s a very rare occurrence.

quote:

---

57 percent say they tip 15 percent or less at sit down restaurants.

---

What about "pull forward for da spicy" restaurants?

What about those with Two Parent privilege?

Sounds cruel.