r/memes • • 10h ago

Just... ask for more money?

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u/hurlcarl 9h ago

People tip tattoo artists?I mean I tip things outside of restaurants, etc when I know the person is on hourly and does a good job, but largely tattoo artists work at their own rate and take all if not a % of the cost, they just pay a monthly chair cost, etc. so why on earth would I tip for that outside of so thrilled with the work I felt compelled to naturally.

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u/OldmanChompski 9h ago

I’ve had tattoo artists state they expect a tip up front.

I’ve had others say don’t worry about it.

It all depends I guess. But I do agree, considering they set their own fees why not just be upfront about all that? Maybe for tax purposes? But I highly doubt most tattoo artists are experts at tax law.

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u/_Sausage_fingers 8h ago

An upfront tip is not a tip. More akin to a bribe at that point.