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Diners Cutting Back on Tips Amid Rising Restaurant Costs

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Diners Cutting Back on Tips Amid Rising Restaurant Costs

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Restaurant prices have increased, but the quality of service has not improved, affecting server earnings.
According to a report by Toast, average tips have dropped to 19.3 percent, the lowest in six years.
Surveys indicate that 62 percent of diners now tip less than 20 percent, a significant rise from 44 percent in 2021.
Experts attribute this decline to mandatory gratuities and rising menu prices, deterring diners from tipping generously.
Diners express frustration over tipping requests in locations where it was once uncommon, making tips feel "superfluous."

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