Globally, the verdict is clear : 71 % oppose abolishing tipping, against 21 % in favour.
Men reject mandatory tipping more firmly than women, who show more hesitation. The 25-34 and 55-64 age groups are the most resolute in their refusal, while those 45-54 and 65+ appear more divided.
Voices agree on one point : tips should not substitute for a fair base wage. Responsibility is placed on the employer, with tipping remaining a voluntary gesture from the customer, not a hidden obligation.
A nuanced voice notes that relying on random customer generosity is a fragile foundation for workers in precarious situations : this is the debate's central tension, between the freedom to tip and the instability of the system.