TIPPING REVOLUTION: Americans Fed Up with Excessive Tipping Requests
Murray, KY – Americans are facing a new trend of increased tipping requests, with many feeling overwhelmed by the rising trend of “tipflation.” Tipping culture has seen a significant surge, particularly since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Professor Ismail Karabas from Murray State University. Karabas highlighted how the pandemic accelerated the shift towards digital payment systems, leading to an increase in tipping requests through point of sale devices. Companies like Square, Toast, …