Don’t Judge Diners by Their Tattoos

Last night, my friends and I (all tattooed, pierced, and admittedly a bit loud) went out for steak. We’re all in the food industry—chefs, servers, bartenders—so we know how tough the job is, and we always tip well. But from the second we sat down, it was like we were invisible. Tables that arrived after us got their drinks and appetizers first. Our server barely made eye contact. Halfway through, one of us joked, “Guess we look like the type who’ll stiff the bill.” It stung because we’ve all been on the other side, hoping for a good tip. When the check came ($250), we left a $60 tip on the card and another $20 in cash, with a note: “Not what you expected, right? Please don’t judge next time.” You never know who’s sitting at your table. Some of us know exactly what you’re going through—and we tip accordingly, no matter how we look. #ServiceIndustry #TippingCulture #Don’tJudge #FoodStories #RestaurantLife #Food #Foodie