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Cash tips and transactions without tips were not included in the analysis.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm23pzlno003w01tpj2gi86f2@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<a href="https://pos.toasttab.com/news/the-cost-of-going-out-to-lunch">The report</a> found that the average tipping rate nationwide is 18.8%, as of the second quarter of 2024. People are much more likely to tip higher at full service restaurants, at an average of 19.3%. At quick-service restaurants, the average tipped is 15.9%.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm23pzlno003x01tppwx0dni8@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<iframe width="100%" height="165px" frameborder="0" src="https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?&feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F6635346_2024-09-26-230446&withPlaylist=false&theme=dark&playerDisplay-download=false"></iframe>', 'isIframe': True, 'componentVariation': 'html-embed', 'fbInstantArticleHtml': '<iframe width="100%" height="165px" frameborder="0" src="https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?&feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F6635346_2024-09-26-230446&withPlaylist=false&theme=dark&playerDisplay-download=false"></iframe>'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/html-embed/instances/cm23pzlno003y01tpmcasqane@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Breaking it down by state, the report determined that Delaware is the best state overall for tipping, with a total average tipping percentage of 21.5%.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm23pzlno003z01tpfddrahuo@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Rounding out the top five best states for tipping are: West Virginia (20.5%), Indiana (20.4%), New Hampshire (20.4%) and Kentucky (20.3%).', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm23pzlno004001tpywjwfj5f@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'On the other hand, California is at the bottom of the list for overall tips, averaging 17.3%.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm23pzlno004101tp7hqn4jl5@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Other states making up the top five worst states for tipping are: Washington (17.8%), Nevada (18.1%), Florida (18.2%) and Louisiana (18.4%).', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm23pzlno004201tpo9uiis1w@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<iframe width="100%" height="165px" frameborder="0" src="https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com/audacy/dallas-fort_worth_krldam/410f6d478876a35a9665751c4c9a774d/6385829_2024-09-11-042029?&withPlaylist=false&theme=dark&playerDisplay-download=false"></iframe>', 'isIframe': True, 'componentVariation': 'html-embed', 'fbInstantArticleHtml': '<iframe width="100%" height="165px" frameborder="0" src="https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com/audacy/dallas-fort_worth_krldam/410f6d478876a35a9665751c4c9a774d/6385829_2024-09-11-042029?&withPlaylist=false&theme=dark&playerDisplay-download=false"></iframe>'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/html-embed/instances/cm23pzlno004301tphnoyg57s@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Best and worst states for tipping, with average tipping percentage:</strong><br />1. 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