Older Aussies Reject Tipping Culture Amid Rising Living Costs
With living costs soaring, many older Australians are refusing to accept tipping as an expense. According to recent research from Money.com.au, older Australians are pushing back against the tipping culture.
A nationwide survey of over 1,000 Aussies found that half of Australians in or nearing their 60s openly refuse to tip at cafés, restaurants, and bars when asked, citing that it's "not part of Australian culture."
- 50% of older Australians outright refuse to tip
- 15% feel awkward but cave in when pressured
- 27% are happy to tip on occasion
- 7% tip to reward great service
- 4% consistently tip because they believe hospitality workers deserve extra pay
it's simply "not part of Australian culture"
Author's summary: Older Aussies reject tipping culture due to rising costs.