Personality effects on tipping attitudes, self-reported behaviors and customs: A multi-level inquiry

Two studies replicate and extend (Lynn, 2000) research on national personality and tipping customs. Study 1 finds that national extraversion and psychoticism, but not neuroticism, are related to customary tip sizes. Study 2 finds effects on attitudes and self-reported behavior of personality at the individual level of analysis that only partially support Lynn’s explanations for the national-level effects. Discussion centers on alternative explanations for the national personality effects on tipping norms.