Bartenders Upset with Gen Z's Tipping Habits
Gen Z's tipping habits are causing concern among bartenders, with a Bankrate survey finding they are the least likely to tip and tend to tip less than previous generations.
Debates about tipping are not new, but the practice is essential in the service industry, particularly in restaurants and bars. However, this trend seems to be changing with Gen Z, impacting bartenders economically.
"If you get poor service," Derek Brown, co-founder of Drink Company, said, "maybe you knock it down to 18 percent.
Brown notes that a 20% tip is considered the right amount. Bartenders are starting to feel the economic effects as most of their customers are from Gen Z.
Author's summary: Gen Z's tipping habits affect bartenders.