Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Gen Z's Tipping Habits Spark Concerns Among Bartenders
Bartenders are noticing that younger customers, known as Gen Z, are not tipping as much as older people.
This is concerning because tips are a big part of bartenders' income.
A survey found Gen Z tips less often than other age groups.
Some bartenders are frustrated and say it's affecting their earnings.
Experts suggest a 20% tip is appropriate.
While some Gen Z individuals say they tip, others are observed not tipping or leaving small tips.
Reasons for the change could include rising costs or different spending habits.
Bartenders report receiving smaller tips from Gen Z customers compared to older patrons.
A recent survey revealed Gen Z is the least likely age group to leave tips.
Tipping is a significant part of service workers' income in the U.S.
Experts recommend a 20% tip for bartenders.
Some Gen Z individuals are mindful of tipping, while others are not.
- Who
- Bartenders and Gen Z customers
- What
- Lower tipping rates from Gen Z at bars.
- When
- Recent trend, reported in a Bankrate survey.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Unclear, but could be due to economic factors or changing habits.
- Issue
- Declining tips from Gen Z
- Affected Industry
- Service industry, specifically bars
- Generational Group
- Gen Z (born late 1990s to early 2000s)
- Recommended Tip
- 20% of the bill, per hospitality experts
- Report Source
- Bankrate survey