i recently got my first piercing, my nose.  i went to a local tattoo/piercing place where each person had their own station.  they all however, were hired and worked for the manager.  there were only 2 piercers there, the rest were tattoo artists, but they are all still professionals.  so, should i have tipped my piercer?
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It just sort of depends on the circumstances.I didn't tip when I got my tongue pierced.I didn't know the piercer or plan on going back.It wasn't really a personal thing.Plus it was a really quick thing.I just paid them my money and was out in like,less than 15 minutes.\nHowever,I did tip when I got my first tattoo.It took time and effort, a steady hand and a eye for detail.It's a permanent marking and it was done exactly to my liking.\nSo just use judgement.Like a lot of people said, it's a good idea if you liked the work or plan to go back.It never hurts to have a friend in the piercing or tating world!
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I was actually gonna help my friend... \nPiercing is easier then tattooing...\nI am an artist and it was kinda hard for me\nI was actually not an apprentice at all, I just kinda hung out alot there at the tattoo shop.
192008
uh, unless you're joking I hate to be the one to break it to you....Tattoos and Piercings aren't "non-conformist". look around every 3 person has both.\n\nHowever, if you want it, get it, not because other people do. If you want to be unique.....(here's the cool part) You already are. Just be yourself. nothing wrong with that.
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It is weird.  If you look at some of the questions concerning tips, the waiters and waitress of the bunch usually write in that even the most rude, horrible service deserves a 10% tip.  It's everywhere - people feeling getting money is a birthright instead of something you earn.  \n\nI don't know about you, but I have to work my asss off for my money, and no one gives me tips.  My tip is I get to have a job tomorrow.  So when I spend my money I expect the best service.  I expect people to put in the same effort I put in at work.  When it comes to eating out, it's a no-brainer.  I will get what I want and I will get it in a timely manner.  If they tell me it won't be burnt and it comes out burnt, it's going back.  If they get pissy, it's a no brainer - no tip.  I'm not going to argue with a waitress with an attitude.  That goes for everyone in the service industry.\n\nThe cabin is a bit different - especially if you paid up front.  I had the same thing happen - we specifically picked the cabin because it said it slept 7.  We had 6.  It really slept 2 comfortably.  The girls got the bed, one girl got the couch, one guy got a cot (that gave him back pains), and we got the floor, sans blankets or pillows, for 3 days.  It cause a real problem, because we didn't want to split equally, but no one could afford to pay more for the bed.  When we called and complained, their attitude was "what are YOU going to do about it.  Sue us."  What could we do?  We were f*cked.\n\nUnfortunately, it seems like everyone believes it's their birthright to screw people out of their money with a minimum of effort.
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Tattoo's are not for everyone and anyone thinking of getting one needs to put alot of thought process into what he or she is having put on their body. For me it was a form of expression and it took five years for me to decided what I wanted and where to put it and how it would look, and I am still please with it and the way it looks. I now have three, and don't have any regrets about any of them. They still look the same as when I first got them. It is the quality of ink that is used and the artist that is doing the work. After I decided to get any of them done, I found the right artist that I could trust and felt comfortable with him. My second tattoo took five hours to do, the shading and the colors are bright and it looks exactly like I wanted and still does. I have had it for 10 years and it looks as good today as when I first got it. Bottom line if your not sure, don't do it. I hope this will help you.
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You most definitely tip a prostitute.  Your doing them a favor isn't good enough.  They can get that whereever they please.  They're in the business for the money.  They're with you for the money, not the favor.  And a tip of 10% isn't good enough.  That's only $10 on $100.  If you want a prostitute to be REALLY HAPPY to see you next time, tip extremely well.
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I think that some people don't really understand that wait staff work for tips, and that tips aren't just "extra" money but that employers count tips toward salary for wait staff. So, some folks are ignorant about how this system works.\n\nOthers know how the system works but do not agree with it. They then "stiff" wait staff because they don't think that they should have to pay wait staff directly.\n\nSome folks are just cheap, plain cheap.
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You're thinking the right way.  Someday you might be in a position in a job where your appearance is critical.  A tattoo in an area that isn't concealable might be a hindrance.  You can't tell what people might think of it. I've had a tattoo for almost 20 years, and only the people I want to see it have seen it.  It's normally covered and not an issue.  As a matter of fact, I am considering a rather large tattoo (at least 8") right now and have to decide if I want it to be openly seen, partially, or not at all. I'm well established in my career, and a tattoo will not influence my job.  I still think about what others might think of it, though
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as a body piercer, I can tell you that it wont heal fast, because you pierced it yourself.Sewing needles are made of bad quality metals that usuially cause more irritation to the piercing.\nOnce the swelling goes down it wont rub on your gums as much.\nBut I dont quite understand what you did. Please answer some of the following questions, and I'll change my answer to help you out more.\n1) What type of jewlery do you have in now? What gauge and size is it? Is it a hoop? labet post? earring stud? What material or typer of metal is it made out of?\n2)did you clean anything before you pierced it?\n3)How have you been cleaning it?
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In a body piercer shop, and try to get a job. If you do, explain that you don't know how to. If your manager is nice, he/she will teach you well. If your manager is hot-headed, I'm sorry for the wrong advice.
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I would think the person is a free spirit, but in a bad way.  Piercings would indicate that a person does not want to interact in regular society, so I would not think about hiring them, because they would likely not feel comfortable around a lot of regular people.  I would also think that they will regret the piercing once the fad goes away or they get older and want to fit into regular society.
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Well you should ask them anyways. Most piercing/tattoo parlors require experience, especially when they pierce other body parts than ears.  What you do is become an apprentice at the shop adn work your way up to the piercing level. What you mostly do as an apprentice is watch your mentor and play cashier and other stuff. But depending on how professional the shop is you may wanna ask anyhow.
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Well I would think that if the thought makes you queasy that would be enough to make your decision for you. It's really not that bad. I have a high threshold for pain as well.\n\nFirst they of course sterilize the jewelry and clean that area. Then they place marker dots on the exact spot where the curved hollow needle will go though. A clamp is attached to your nipple to hold it still. The actual piercing part goes very quickly. \n\nYou may bleed a little bit through out the first day and you nipple will be very tender for about the first week. After that It shouldn't bother you, unless of course someone or something accidentally bumps it. That always happens at least once but it only hurts for a few minutes.\n\nJust follow the piercer's care instructions and you shouldn't have any difficulties keeping it clean and healthy. Also it helps to carry a small kit with q-pits, neosporin, and anti-bacterial soap. You need to turn your jewelry through the piercing several times through out the day. Make sure that you clean off any debris before you do that.\n\nGood luck. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I've had mine for five and a half years.
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Here is the thing, how well do you know the person(s) asking the question(s)? Whatever you feel comfortable sharing with others, do that. If a person is imposing themselves, just say that someone contributed it to you and didn't charge you. This way you are tactfully brushing off their nose problems. Congratulations and have a happy and most splendid day. God bless.
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Of course!  It's a service industry.  It isn't always perfect.  You have to try different places and manicurists til you find one you like and trust.  It's just like going to a restaurant with bad service or food.  Anyone who has gone to nail salons more than once has probably had at least one bad experience.
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sounds like a nice idea- even if by the time they recieve it- they already hired someone else!  Maybe they will keep you in mind next time there is an opening if they dont hire you this time.
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Does it hurt?\nYes - this varies with many different things such as how good your piercer is and how relaxed you are to how 'deep' the piercer chooses to place the bar. Try and talk to them throughly beforehand, it is mix of your preference (close to the front or roof of the mouth) and your piercer's experience. Avoid going to close to the front, can affect your teeth and speech and in rare cases even 'grow' out.\nWould you recommend getting it done or not?\nYes - the fact that you're even asking this question shows you're interested. Its fun. If you're worried how others will perceive you then maybe you shouldn't. I had my tongue bar for 5 years before taking it out (9 years with an eyebrow bar and still counting) and got a lot of enjoyment from it. Personally, i had ABSOLUTELY no problems with it, and having worked in a piercing parlour, i can also tell you major problems are rare and you generally have to be fairly reckless with your decisions.\n\nDO NOT believe half these responses. By in large they are a bunch of urban myths. Tongue bars DO NOT cause cancer, i mean really, really, think about it. It is stainless steel, not a degradable metal, did your parents tell you that? Ha! If you smoke, there are VERY mixed reports on the potential of mouth cancer with an exposed area of your tongue, again MYTH. If you smoke, you generally should avoid to while it heals. After the initial day or two, you are no more likely to get CANCER with or without it. I can't even bother to respond to some of the answers here, they're mostly far fetched nonsense. Some people can have teeth issues, but only if they're reckless and play with it in their mouths too much (generally a developed bad habit). Again, think about it, if you play with a chunk of metal OF COURSE it COULD damage your teeth. Simply ignore it, if you 'roll' it over your teeth, stop. Common sense will always win.\n\nOne other one i had to answer too... If you remove your tongue bar it will NOT "heal over instantly"... When you first get it, yes you cannot remove it for 1-2 weeks. I could remove it for well over a week at a time, and probobly longer if i wanted, with absolutely no problems.\n\nAnother one - DO NOT USE plastic tongue bars. Stupid, stupid thing to do. These will cause more problems than any normal piercing ever would. I haven't heard of any horror stories first hand, but i'm aware of them breaking, and sharp plastic in your mouth is never good. Again, COMMON SENSE.\n\nMake a sensible decision on your own. If you have any concerns over the myths then feel free to email me. I took it out for my own personal reasons, but really, just because i became bored of it. But for 5 years, it was fun and a great talking point to new people you haven't met before. I still have many new friends that all began with "Did that hurt?!!?". All in all great fun, but a decision you should weigh in your mind, and always use common sense and a reputable piercer.