A new survey is yelling loud and clear: Americans are sick of tipping. Bankrate published fresh findings on June 4, 2025, which include the bombshell that 41% of Americans believe today’s tipping culture has spiraled "out of control"—a major jump from 35% last year. In fact, 63% of adults now hold at least one negative view about the practice, and millennials and Gen Z are the most reluctant to give extra, especially for services like haircuts, rideshares, and restaurant dining. Oh, and don't get people started on the tip screens at checkout: 27% are now tipping less when they see them.

Yet, even as overall complaints grow louder, the survey found that tipping frequency is leveling out after years of decline. Plus, only 16% of Americans say they’d prefer higher prices over tipping

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