I typically go with 20%, but that’s just a guess.

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[–] 7 points 2 months ago (5 children)

I refuse to participate in tip inflation. I tip 15% to all service employees. The only exception for me is tattoo artists, which get 25%

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  • [–] 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Wait tattoos get tips? That's the one field where they can just charge any random number and people will continue to pay it if the results are good. I expect tattoo artists to be paid very well by the company they work for if it isn't themselves.

    We're getting so far beyond just waiters making $2 an hour now. We're getting into people that are actually skilled getting skilled labor money.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Every tattoo parlor not owned directly by the artists are basically staffed by contractors. They pay the studio for their space and equipment, which means the cost of the tattoo has to somewhat cover these expenses.

    They may be paid better overall, but their working conditions are pretty lousy. McDonald's might fire a worker trying to unionize, but they do at least have the right to organize. Tattoo artists are completely excluded from the NLRA, they have no labor protections at all.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    I tip 15% to all service employees.

    My rule of thumb is to tip more to service workers that incur more personal expenses.

    Restaurant workers? 10~15%. (They make at least minimum wage where I live just like takeout/fast food workers. I wish I could tip them 0% culturally)

    Barbers/hairstylists? 15~20%.

    Rideshare drivers get 20% minimum or more if it's a cheap fare.

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