Has tipping gotten out of control? This is what most Americans say

ATLANTA — Has tipping gotten out of control? According to a new study by WalletHub, nearly 3 in 4 Americans say yes.

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There’s no denying that it’s gotten more expensive to go out to eat, and three in five Americans say they believe “businesses are replacing employee salaries with customer tips.”

“I think tip requests have become more pervasive because of technological advancements that allow tip screens to be added to any point-of-sale system. For consumers, it has become exhausting that every time you check out somewhere, instead of just signing your name, there is a tip screen,” said Cortney Norris, assistant professor for the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Oklahoma State University.

It’s being dubbed “guilt tipping” and it’s adding up quickly according to the digital payment company Square.

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