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Tipping in Canada can feel complicated when every meal out, hotel stay, or service encounter comes with the added challenge of calculating the appropriate gratuity. But understanding how much to tip in various situations can reflect on you and your manners.
As Canadians face the brisk headwinds of inflation, the customary act of tipping has evolved from a simple gesture of gratitude to a complex social expectation, dictated by glowing screens and percentage options. Personal finance app Hardbacon has released the results of a new survey that suggests when it comes to tipping, Canadians may be unwittingly subscribing to a new standard set by technology and economic pressures, rather than their own volition.
How much have you been tipping in Canada recently? If you've been leaving behind a little more when dining out, you're apparently not the only one! New research from Restaurants Canada has found that, on average, 44% of Canadians are now leaving higher gratuities than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic.