A new study explores the custom of tippings in the United States.
Many Americans give tips to the people who perform a job for them, especially workers in the service industry. They pay a litter extra to people cutting their hair, driving them across town and serving them a meal at a restaurant.
The researchers found that man give bigger tips to restaurant workers than the woman . It also found people allied with the Republican Party give bigger tips than supporters of the Democratic Party. And people who lived in the northern U.S. are more generous with tips than those living in the South.
The survey found that people who earn $50,000 or more a year give bigger tips than those who earn less than $50,000. One likely reason: wealthier people have more money to spend.
Tips are very important to service employees. People who work at the restaurant often get most of their earnings from tips.
Nationwide, Americans generally tip between 15 to 20 percent at restaurants and leave from $2 to $10 a day for the people who clean their hotel rooms. Tips of 15 percent are also common for people who drive taxis.
Here is something to keep in mind, if you are able to give the person serving you a tip or a bigger one than what is expected, your generosity will be welcome . Many service workers do not make much money, and even an extra dollar or two can make a difference in their lives.
