It's expected everywhere in the world if you want to continue getting tattooed.
Like... cool... don't tip. That's 100% your decision. It also means you'll have to find a new tattoo artist. And a new one after that. And a new one after that. And a new one after that.
I don’t think you know much about the world. I have multiple tattoos all from the same studio minus maybe two and I’ve never tipped nor is it an expectation
My entire body is tattooed and I've been tattooed in shops across Europe, North America, and Australia. The tipping culture is the same except when an artist explicitly states otherwise.
I LIVE in Europe, I’ve gotten tattoos in Asia as well I know multiple people with tattoos and artists idk what places you’re going to but it’s not a cultural expectation to tip artists. We pay for the service thank them and leave
It’s funny how Americans assume their culture should be standard and anyone who differs is just not as developed or nice as them. Our artists know not to take advantage of their customers but you do you
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u/quayle-man 9h ago
They told you your tip had to be 25%? I’ve seen a place before establish the tip percentage for themselves