Is your home turf among the top tippers?

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One of the core tenets ofSouthern hospitalityis the golden rule.

But this information can give a fair estimation of some common trends.

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Thats for America on average, so how do specific states stack up?

On the flip side, California patrons tend to tip the lowest, with a 17.9 percent average.

(Well done, team!)

Read on to devour the top and bottom five gratuity-givers in the South.

If your state isnt among them, see how it stacks uphere.

The South’s Most Generous Restaurant Tippers

The South’s Least Generous Restaurant Tippers