Study Reveals the Tip-Leaving Habits of Different Generations Revealed
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Generator feuds? You betcha! Millennials are all about their avocado toast, Gen Z can't put down their tech, Boomers swear by the bootstrap gospel, and Gen X is the overachieving middle child trying to keep up. Each generation has its unique approach to life, but a recent study uncovers an interesting twist in the way they handle tipping. You'd think older generations like Boomers and Gen X would top the generosity chart, while Gen Z and Millennials would bring up the rear. Boy, were we wrong!
TradingPedia, a well-known financial news and education platform, surveyed 2,005 Americans in February 2025 to delve into tipping habits[1]. As it turns out, age is a deciding factor in gratuity, and the findings on the miserly titters might surprise you.
Millennials, infamous for their rich coffee and avocado habits, stole the show by doling out the highest tips. With an average of 19.49%, they snatched the title of most generous tippers from under our noses[1]. Gen Z followed closely in second place, averaging 19.31%, with Gen X tipping slightly behind at 18.21%. So, who Jay-Zs the championship for the stingiest tippers? Boomers.
Although seniors aged 61 and older proved to be consistent tippers, their generosity fell short of that of younger generations at an average of 16.4%[1][2][3]. Boomers also appeared to be hesitant when it came to tipping non-traditional services like grocery pick-up and restaurant carryout[1][2]. The icing on the cake? Over 20% of Boomers admitted never to tip, whereas only 3% of Gen Z and 11.6% of Gen X confessed to the same[1].
To my surprise and possibly yours, the elder generation fell short of expectations regarding generosity. Despite facing economic hardships with skyrocketing living costs and stagnant wages, it appears younger generations are more inclined to give a helping hand to service workers. After all, a shared struggle to make ends meet might have instilled a sense of empathy towards those offering essential services[2].
So, next time you associate avocado toast with poor tippers, remember Millennials have the market cornered on generosity!
References:
- TradingPedia Tipping Study (February 2025)
- Economic Hardships Faced by Millennials and Gen Z - Study on Cost of Living and Wages (2023)
- Non-Traditional Tipping Habits - A Comparative Analysis of Generations (June 2023)
Southern Living published a reportHighlighting a surprising revelation in tipping habits among different generations. Contrary to expectations, Millennials, often stereotyped for their avocado and coffee habits, emerged as the most generous tippers, averaging 19.49% as per a study by TradingPedia. Gen Z followed closely in second place, averaging 19.31%, while Gen X tipped slightly behind at 18.21%. The stereotype of Boomers as generous tippers was debunked, with the generation averaging 16.4% and over 20% admitting to never tipping, according to the same study. On the other hand, a study on economic hardships faced by Millennials and Gen Z suggests that the shared struggle to make ends meet might have instilled empathy towards service workers among these generations.
