To tip or not to tip? That is the question Narrative Research asked Canadians in a recent poll.
The survey shows that while most Canadians asked are okay with providing a 15 per cent tip for good service, they’re less in agreement when it comes to who deserves a tip.
The survey shows that 77 per cent of those asked agree on tipping at sit-down restaurants, while 60 per cent agree with tipping at salons.
However, fewer than 10 per cent are okay with tipping at a retail store, and only 21 per cent agree with tipping at fast-food restaurants according to Margaret Chapman of Narrative Research.
Who asks for a tip is also up for debate. Nearly half of Canadians asked say it is appropriate to be asked for a tip by a taxi, but just 39 per cent think it’s okay to be asked for a tip by ride-sharing apps.
Chapman says while they didn’t ask specifically about how people feel about being asked or prompted for a tip, there’s been plenty of public discussion on the matter.
She says the much of the public chatter centers around suggested amounts. “I think people would rather have the option to do it themselves if they receive really superlative service.”