NJ Tippers Not the Most Generous After All

There seems to be a lot of talking about tipping practices here in New Jersey.  Servers at restaurants, bartenders, and people who provide various services have traditionally expected tips for their efforts.

Things have changed since the pandemic.  These days it seems as though everyone expects a tip.  Many agree that the situation has gotten out of control.  Nobody can force you to tip, but many businesses have taken to making it uncomfortable not to tip.

Now, a recent survey has been put out that ranks the states by the average percentage of tips we leave.

According to one survey, one state stands out among all others for leaving the highest percentage of tips when out dining.  At 21% Delaware leads all states and has the best tippers.

New Jersey has nothing to be ashamed of, however.  According to the research, New Jersey diners leave an average of 19.7% when they dine out.  We leave better tips at full-service restaurants.

So, what state has the worst tippers?  According to the report, California diners are the worst.  They leave an average of 17.5% tip when they dine at full-service restaurants.

Most states in the country have lower minimum wage requirements for restaurant servers and bartenders.  Those folks make up the difference by earning tips.  Talk to many servers at good restaurants, and they'll tell you that it actually works out better for them this way.

In California, all workers, including restaurant servers, are entitled to the same minimum wage.  This could be the reason for the lower average tips in that state.

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