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.
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Total News Sources43
Leaning Left15Leaning Right5Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 26%
R 19%
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