Why Tippers Are Being Less Generous These Days

Mar 25, 2022, 07:00 AM

After boosting the tips they gave to service personnel during the early days of the pandemic, many Americans have pulled back on how much gratuity they add to their bill. WSJ personal-finance reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why tipping has come down, as well as where tipping amounts are staying high.

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After boosting the tips they gave to service personnel during the early days of the pandemic, many Americans have pulled back on how much gratuity they add to their bill. WSJ personal-finance reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why tipping has come down, as well as where tipping amounts are staying high.

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