Stop tipping your mechanic for routine work—here’s what actually deserves a tip

Nearly 80% of respondents in an April 2026 survey from restaurant tech company Popmenu believe tipping practices have become ridiculous, with another 44% saying they tip less than they did a year ago. While pushback from consumers around tipping may have started in restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, Popmenu’s data shows it has spread to grocery delivery, hotels, hair salons, and even auto repair.