Washingtonians oppose automatic service charges and suggested tip amounts but tip their baristas more consistently than the rest of the country.
DHM Research recently conducted a statewide survey to gauge Washingtonians’ perceptions of the state and the economy, evaluate impressions of key leaders, and assess attitudes on different issues impacting Washington. In this survey, we asked a series of questions about attitudes toward tipping and compared the data to a national survey that asked the same questions. Here are some of our takeaways:
- 74% of Washingtonians oppose automatic service charges and 60% oppose suggested tip amounts on a bill or checkout screen.
- However, they are more likely to tip their barista than other Americans; among those who go to coffee shops, 53% of Washingtonians always or often tip when buying a coffee or other beverage at a coffee shop compared to only 25% nationwide.
- In Washington, the typical tip at a sit-down restaurant is higher than the rest of the nation; 64% in Washington say they tip 15% or more compared to only 43% nationwide.