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Why some Canadian youth feel ready to tap out of tipping culture

A survey of 1,790 Canadians aged 18 to 34 shows growing dissatisfaction with tipping as living costs rise without wage increases, prompting calls for alternative service compensation models.

  • A recent survey by H&R Block Canada suggests most Canadians, especially those aged 18-34, feel tipping culture is out of hand and most gratuity options are too high.
  • Those who spoke to The Canadian Press said they've seen prompts for tips everywhere from student-oriented bodegas to physiotherapy clinics.
  • Some suggest adopting a European tipping system or service fee model, while others believe the solution is to pay service workers higher wages so they don't rely on tips.
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A survey indicated that a majority of respondents thought that the culture of tipping was derailing.

·Montreal, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
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