According to a poll, Canadians believe tip demands are unacceptable for takeaway and retail transactions
The poll also found that a 15 percent tip is more common at restaurants (53 percent) than at salons or barbershops (45 percent).
We’ve all experienced it: you make a purchase or pick up a take-out order, and suddenly, you’re faced with a device asking how much you want to tip.
While tipping has traditionally been a part of the service industry, a recent poll reveals that many Canadians find tipping requests inappropriate when minimal service has been provided.
Released on Tuesday by Narrative Research, the poll shows that Canadians adhere to a conventional approach to tipping. They view it as standard practice at places like sit-down restaurants and salons, but find it intrusive at retail stores, where only seven percent consider it acceptable.
Other areas where Canadians disapprove of tipping requests include take-out restaurants (19 percent approval), grocery pickup (20 percent), and fast food outlets (21 percent).
In contrast, tipping for hotel housekeeping (49 percent) and taxis (48 percent) is relatively well-received. However, only 39 percent of Canadians approve of tipping for ride-share services.
The amount Canadians are willing to tip varies by location. The poll indicates that 24 percent are open to tipping 18 percent or more at restaurants, compared to 19 percent at salons or barbershops.
The poll also found that a 15 percent tip is more common at restaurants (53 percent) than at salons or barbershops (45 percent).
Staff at salons and barbershops tend to receive lower tips, with 23 percent of Canadians tipping 5 percent or not at all (13 percent), compared to just 17 percent tipping 5 percent or less at restaurants and only 6 percent not tipping at all.
