PDT 2/2 : Why has tipping increased?

[gonores]

I'd say one factor would have to be the acceptance of the transitional phase between young adult and adult. Back in the day, lots of people went straight from high school in to a career-oriented job. Some went to college, but obv way less than the number going today. Today, it's much more acceptable for kids to spend some time dicking around (either in college or elsewhere) before choosing a career. I'd venture to say that the majority of these people spend at least a little time in the service industry during this transitional phase.

Therefore

1. More people can sympathize with the amount of work that goes into serving because they themselves worked in the service industry (plus, everyone now has "that guy" in their group of friends who always needs to point out that he tips well because he knows what it's like to have to live off tips).
2. The quality of the person performing the job has gone from "dumpy 40-something chain-smoker mother of 3 who couldn't cut it as a paralegal" to "perky, energetic college kid who has other things going for her besides this side job." It stands to reason that quality of service would rise as well.