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collegekid
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Username: collegekid
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 04:44 am: | 
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I recently got a beautiful but fairly small tattoo. The guy who did it for me quoted me $140 before he did it, which I was happy to pay as it came out really nice and involved alot of detail. I didn't know since he had the choice to set his personal price if I should tip him. I didn't and now am having guilt not knowing if I should have, but the way I saw it was, like I said, he decided how much work it would be and the appropriate cost. If I should have, would it be rude a week later to go back and say like"oh I forgot and since you did such a nice job, here's a little extra." Ahhhhhh this is bothering me soooooo bad!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
tipqueen
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Username: tipqueen
Post Number: 200
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 08:55 am: |
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I personally dont think it's ever rude to go back and thank someone for a job well done... be it a letter, a tip or a small gift. (tips anywhere are always welcome, in any form!) 
(not sure on the tipping rules for tattoo's, but I'd think like a haircut..... you do tip?!?!)
(and since you like his work, I am sure in return he'd love referrals!)
I am getting a tattoo soon, (the Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon on my leg... if anyone does know the rules on tipping tattoers, please post!!) |
tipqueen
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Username: tipqueen
Post Number: 202
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 09:29 am: |
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Oh yes, and Diner, I already know you do not/would not tip a tattooer so you can "move on" and let someone else give me some feedback.
thanks anyway diner. xoxoxox |
penelopemarie
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Username: penelopemarie
Post Number: 52
Registered: 06-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 10:50 am: |
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i don't know how the rules go, but my boyfriend got a tattoo. it is rather big with a lot of detail and color. the guy told him $150 and since my boyfriend thought it was a great price and a very good work, he gave him $175....i don't know if it is standard to tip or not, but like tip queen said, if you are satisfied with the job, then a little extra is appreciated. |
westley
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Username: westley
Post Number: 56
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 11:24 am: |
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Like any other tipping situation, if the person did something special that made your experience better, a tip would be appreicated.
Going back and saying "I forgot" would sound stupid to me, but going back and saying that the more you look at it, the more you like it, and you just want him to know how happy you are with it would be fine. And, of course, handing over a few bucks would be appreciated if you feel so inclined |
kleykulele
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Username: kleykulele
Post Number: 2
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 04:06 pm: |
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I always looked at tattoo artists providing a service. When I got my tattoo, it was $80 and I tipped him $20. He did AMAZING work, and I was very pleased.
I've always heard that you need to tip the tattoo artist, since the services they provide is similar to a hair stylist. I believe that they rent a booth out and pay the owner at some locations, I'm not sure as to the details? |
dr_drew
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Username: dr_drew
Post Number: 5
Registered: 08-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 04:12 am: |
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yes, tattoo artists do expect tips for good work. I've met a couple of tattoo artists over the years.
Since I don't have any tattoos I'm not certain what is customary, but most figures I've heard hover in the 20% range. |
eeyore_conspiracy
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Username: eeyore_conspiracy
Post Number: 80
Registered: 06-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 04, 2006 - 03:27 am: |
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not sure on the tipping rules for tattoo's
That's because the "rules" are arbitrary. Just make one up. |
tipqueen
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Username: tipqueen
Post Number: 221
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, August 04, 2006 - 07:16 am: |
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but I'd like to do the RIGHT thing! and not screw someone over for thier services! |
eeyore_conspiracy
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Username: eeyore_conspiracy
Post Number: 87
Registered: 06-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 02:49 am: |
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It can't be right or wrong if there's no rule. |
tipqueen
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Username: tipqueen
Post Number: 229
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 08:51 am: |
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sure it can...if you have MORALS and/or a CONSCIOUS |
admin
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Username: admin
Post Number: 33
Registered: 09-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 12:18 pm: |
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I have created an entry for Tattoo Artist on the main section. Hopefully this will help as I get many questions for Tattoo Artists.
http://www.tipping.org/tips/tattooartist.html
Tipqueen, I believe you meant "conscience" ?? :-) |
bistroy
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Username: bistroy
Post Number: 85
Registered: 01-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 01:43 pm: |
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"A tip is not required. If you feel the work was exceptional, you should leave a tip. It does not have to be much but even $5 dollars is better than nothing. However, prasing good work and referrals are forms of thanks that can be more welcome than a monetary gift. If you can afford it and it is excellent work, leave a tip. Repeat business is definitely worth more than a tip. If you choose to:
$10-$15 minimum for a $150 tattoo.
$20-$50 minimum for a $200 or above tattoo"
Admin, I believe you meant "praising"?? :-) |
tipqueen
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Username: tipqueen
Post Number: 230
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 01:00 am: |
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Nope, I meant Conscious
(Con"scious) (?), a.
[L. conscius; con- + scire to know. See Conscience.]
1. Possessing the faculty of knowing one's own thoughts or mental operations. "Some are thinking or conscious beings, or have a power of thought." I. Watts.
2. Possessing knowledge, whether by internal, conscious experience or by external observation; cognizant; aware; sensible. "Her conscious heart imputed suspicion where none could have been felt." Hawthorne. "The man who breathes most healthilly is least conscious of his own breathing." De Quincey.
3. Made the object of consciousness; known to one's self; as, conscious guilt. "With conscious terrors vex me round." Milton.
Synonyms -- Aware; apprised; sensible; felt; known.
Must have more than one spelling, but thank you!
and thanks for the link! |
teleburst
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Username: teleburst
Post Number: 1099
Registered: 06-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 01:27 am: |
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Then you wouldn't have said "a conscious". I think you MEANT conscience, which is the thing that makes you feel guilty when you do something wrong (it's your underlying sense of right and wrong, whereas conscious is just a certain state of being or a state of being aware or awake, or an adjective, i.e. "the conscious mind"). If it confuses you, just think of the word "unconscious" as a key to the meaning of the word conscious. That might help. Of course, the conscience mostly lies in the sub and/or unconscious <chuckle>
Next, the definition for cous-cous. |
tipqueen
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Username: tipqueen
Post Number: 232
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 01:48 am: |
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True! Your right, but it does fit! (and or atleast ya knew what I meant!) so thank you.... anyhoo "I tip a tatoo artist because I am AWARE of his hard work, and am SENSIBLE enough to do so!" I am conscious! or a consious person!?!?!? I have a conscience!!!
eeyore is not! eeyore does not!
cous cous---yummy, sorta like rice! goes great with porkchops and/or chicken!! |
tipqueen
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Username: tipqueen
Post Number: 233
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 01:49 am: |
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con·scious ( P ) Pronunciation Key (knshs)
adj.
Having an awareness of one's environment and one's own existence, sensations, and thoughts. See Synonyms at aware.
Mentally perceptive or alert; awake: The patient remained fully conscious after the local anesthetic was administered.
Capable of thought, will, or perception: the development of conscious life on the planet.
Subjectively known or felt: conscious remorse.
Intentionally conceived or done; deliberate: a conscious insult; made a conscious effort to speak more clearly.
Inwardly attentive or sensible; mindful: was increasingly conscious of being watched.
Especially aware of or preoccupied with. Often used in combination: a cost-conscious approach to further development; a health-conscious diet.
n.
In psychoanalysis, the component of waking awareness perceptible by a person at any given instant; consciousness.
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[From Latin cnscius : com-, com- + scre, to know; see skei- in Indo-European Roots.]
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conscious·ly adv.
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con·scious (knshs)
adj.
Having an awareness of one's environment and one's own existence, sensations, and thoughts.
Intentionally conceived or done; deliberate.
n.
In psychoanalysis, the component of waking awareness perceptible by a person at any given instant.
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conscious·ly adv.
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Main Entry: 1con·scious
Pronunciation: 'kän-ch&s
Function: adjective
1 : capable of or marked by thought, will, design, or perception : relating to, being, or being part of consciousness <the> <conscious>
2 : having mental faculties undulled by sleep, faintness, or stupor <became> —con·scious·ly /-lE/ adverb
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Main Entry: 2conscious
Function: noun
: CONSCIOUSNESS 3
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conscious
adj 1: intentionally conceived; "a conscious effort to speak more slowly"; "a conscious policy" [syn: witting] 2: knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts; "remained conscious during the operation"; "conscious of his faults"; "became conscious that he was being followed" [ant: unconscious] 3: (followed by `of') showing realization or recognition of something; "few voters seem conscious of the issue's importance"; "conscious of having succeeded"; "the careful tread of one conscious of his alcoholic load"- Thomas Hardy [syn: conscious(p)] |
tipqueen
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Username: tipqueen
Post Number: 234
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 01:52 am: |
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oh crap meant to post the definition of cous cous... hahhaa, just for immature fun of course! |
tipqueen
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Username: tipqueen
Post Number: 235
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 06, 2006 - 01:55 am: |
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cut me off!! |