Retail tipping options are starting to bother Canadians, according to a new survey.

Eight-in-ten respondents in a Thursday survey by Angus Reid said too many stores are requesting tips. At least 75% of every age or regional demographic agreed. 

Roughly the same (78%) felt tipping is no longer about showing appreciation, and less (73%) said tipping was now just holding up the system where employers underpay their workers.

The majority (63%) say customers should not pay tips at coffee shops.

The survey was released on Thursday, and was conducted between January 31 and February 2nd.

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