Bartenders Upset That Gen Z's Tipping Habits Are Way Worse Than Previous Generations

Bartenders Upset Over Gen Z's Tipping Habits

Gen Z's tipping habits are causing concern among bartenders, with a Bankrate survey revealing they are the least likely to tip and tend to tip less than previous generations.

This trend is significantly impacting bartenders, who rely heavily on tips, as most of their customers belong to Gen Z.

"If you get poor service," said Derek Brown, co-founder of Drink Company, "maybe you knock it down to 18 percent.

A good tip is considered to be around 20%, according to Brown.

Author's summary: Gen Z's tipping habits are upsetting bartenders.

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YourTango YourTango — 2025-10-12