How, when, and why did 20 percent become the “standard” for tipping in the United States?

by thedaileyshow1
Hip-hop-rhino

I just want to point out that 20% is actually rather new. When I was growing up in the 80's and 90's and even into the early 2000's 15% was seen as the standard.

So much of this will unfortunately fall victim to the 20 year rule.