Mary LuquetteLafayette Daily AdvertiserJan. 10, 2026, 10:14 a.m. CTWhen we receive great service, we want to reward our server. Tipping has become so expected that it has taken on its own form of entitlement and the general public is getting tip fatigue. Not only is tipping now considered a norm for even the simplest activity, but the anticipated amount of the tip has been steadily increasing. The increasing percentage for tips has become so common that there is a name for it – tipflation. The higher menu prices (due to inflation) along with the increasing demand for tips have convinced diners that staying home is better than dining out.

Source: Forbes January 10, 2026 16:23 UTC