Why tipping in the United States has gotten out of hand

Tipping in the United States is on the rise to such a degree that experts call it “tipflation.” The social pressure to tip well in front of the tip receiver, before a service is completed, or in front of other customers, encourages the trend, and the pandemic also has played a part in causing tips to soar. With Americans feeling the push to tip in higher percentages and for more services, the question is, where is the tipping point?