Some observers say we should eliminate tipping in restaurants because of the negative impact on workers. But how do customers feel about that?
- Professor of Food and Beverage Management, Cornell University
Blacks and Hispanics do tip, on average, less than whites. But research shows waiters aren’t only motivated by economics when they offer inferior service.
Within the US restaurant industry, blacks are generally considered comparatively poor tippers. One recent survey of roughly 1,000 restaurant servers from across the nation found that 34% thought blacks…
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