Tipping Less Than 20% Will Make You Seem Cheap

When it comes to tipping waiters, 15% no longer cuts it.That's according to a new study from data provider PayScale, which finds that the typical American leaves tips of more than 19% for wait staff. The finding
largely holds true across generations, regions, income brackets, and genders, suggesting that bigger tips are part of a widespread cultural shift.

"It's something that has been evolving over time, that the standard of 15% has been changing," said Katie Bardaro, lead economist for PayScale. "It seems to be an overall migration."

Here's a quick breakdown of the data:

Both men and women tip waiters generously, at nearly 20%.