Tipping practices have shifted dramatically, leaving many customers uncertain about when and how much to tip. While traditional tipping for servers, hairdressers, and bartenders is understood, newer scenarios, such as tipping baristas or fast-food workers, bring confusion. The origin of tipping traces back to medieval Europe but redefined itself in the US. Studies reveal that motivations surrounding tipping range from altruism to social obligations and self-interest, complicated further by technology reshaping the landscape.
Tipping today involves various motivations including self-impression, obligation, or rewarding service, with technology changing the landscape of tipping norms and expectations.
Historically, tipping began in medieval Europe as a way for aristocrats to express gratitude, but has since evolved to become a complex social practice.
According to Michael Lynn, motivations for tipping include helping servers, fulfilling obligations, and seeking future preferential service—a complex interplay in modern society.
As digital payment methods rise, so do expectations around tipping, bringing confusion over when and how much to tip, especially in various service contexts.
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