Well that ' s kind of an oversimplification of the American mindset . Being cheap is abhorred . This stance is baked into our sense of courteousness . Perceived generosity is somewhat of a status symbol too . It ' s also become a habit for most Americans , and they really didn ' t think of any other way until international travel became more popular . Even today , 29 % of Americans have never left the country . It would take some time for Americans to adjust to a perceived 20 % price hike , and that would cost money in the short term . I think we ' d see long term gains from tourism perspective , but I don ' t think businesses believe they would outweigh adoption pains . <| sep |> Goalkeeper beret ? Would I like a painted