Ironically, most Americans were incredibly skeptical of the practice at first.
When you’re signing on the iPad, you’re given options which now start at 18%.
Nine in 10 respondents said they still regularly tip while dining out.
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That being said, a number of factors influence the tip amountboth positively and negatively.
And these four situations most often lead to bigger tips in restaurants.
The Check Is Dropped Off By a Waiter
There are seemingly endless ways to pay these days.
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Paying In Cash
Money talks, and low tips still walk when it comes to restaurant service.
A full quarter (25%) of respondents usually tip more while paying with cash.
This cohort tips less while paying in cash at restaurants.
What situations make customers less generous?
An astounding 33% of adults said they tip less in this scenario.
Another 19% tip less while using a tip screen at a register.
Interestingly, respondents were also asked about tipping habits while ordering food for delivery.
Nearly an identical percentage (42.40%) said the same regarding the delivery person’s professionalism.
