Confused about how much to tip? Here is a detailed guide

The video discusses the evolving culture of tipping in America, influenced by the pandemic, inflation, and technology. It highlights how COVID-19 initially increased tipping as a show of support for essential workers. With technology, tipping prompts have become more common, even in non-service scenarios. The video provides guidelines on how much to tip for different services, emphasizing that tipping is a gesture of appreciation and often optional. It also addresses common anxieties around tipping and encourages viewers to tip based on service quality and personal comfort.

What are the three main factors that have recently influenced changes in tipping culture?

• Pandemic, inflation, and technology

• Inflation, etiquette, and technology

• Pandemic, fashion, and etiquette

• Technology, fashion, and inflation

How has technology affected the way we tip?

• It has standardized tipping percentages

• It has eliminated the need for tipping

• It has introduced more opportunities to tip through digital prompts

• It has made tipping less common

What is the recommended tipping percentage for a sit-down meal?

• 15 to 20%

• 10 to 15%

• 5 to 10%

• 20 to 25%

For which of the following services is tipping not necessary?

• Taxi rides

• Doctors

• Housekeeping

• Haircuts

What is the suggested tipping practice for housekeeping during a hotel stay?

• Tip at the end of the stay

• Tip $2 to $5 daily with a note

• No tip is necessary

• Tip $10 every day