Title
The Effect of Generalized Compliments, Sex of Server, and Size of Dining Party on Tipping Behavior in Restaurants
Abbreviated Journal Title
J. Appl. Soc. Psychol.
Keywords
CUSTOMERS CHECKS; INGRATIATION; TOUCH; Psychology, Social
Abstract
This study examined the effects of food servers' sex, the use of generalized compliments, and the size of the dining party on tipping behavior in restaurants. Four food servers (2 males, 2 females) waited on 360 parties eating dinner, and either complimented or did not compliment the parties on their dinner selections. Results indicated that food servers received significantly higher tips when complimenting their parties than when not complimenting them, although as the size of the party increased, the effectiveness of compliments decreased. These results and their implications are discussed.
Journal Title
Journal of Applied Social Psychology
Volume
40
Issue/Number
1
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
1
Last Page
12
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0021-9029
Recommended Citation
"The Effect of Generalized Compliments, Sex of Server, and Size of Dining Party on Tipping Behavior in Restaurants" (2010). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 761.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/761
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