Would you tip a good waiter less if they had tattoos and nose/mouthrings? (drug, county)

[4dognight]

I tip well for good service. Tattoos are one thing but if you are wearing a lot of jewelry of any kind, that harbors nasty stuff, I don't want you handling my food. Period.

If we saw what goes on in many restaurants behind the scenes we likely would do all our eating at home.
At least our germs are our germs.

[TigerLily24]

Originally Posted by Hopelesscause

I agree that most of the freaks are not attractive, but this guy was. Blond, skinny, smiling with good manners, always asking if the customer needed anything. Old farts around me were tipping him left and right. Saggy pants,liprings, tattoos and all. This was not a full service place, but the kind where you pick up your own tray. These waiters come around to take your tray, give drink refills, to-go boxes, etc

So basically doing an excellent job.

It’s a shame you couldn’t just focus on that.

[1AngryTaxPayer]

Tats are the normal anymore. Piercings are so 1980s. The only thing I "prefer" not to see are those giant hoops that are pretty much mutilation. Ain't no goin back on those and they just look gross.

Otherwise just make sure my beer doesn't run out and my food is cooked correctly. Same tip.

[Brave New World]

In terms of food hygiene, the only jewellery allowed by food handlers is a wedding ring/band and that's it.

Clothing should be cleanhandling food - a protective jacket ensures food will not be contaminated by clothes that have been worn in the outside world, and protects clothes underneath from oil/fat stains, whilst Long sleeves will also protect against spitting fat.

Tying back hair also helps to prevent contamination of food (such as hairs in food) if a hat is worn to cover hair and netsd should be worn over long beards.

Any wound should be covered with a waterproof plaster. This should be in a "detectable" colour (usually blue) so that it is easily spotted if it were to fall off. Blue plasters can be bought from most supermarkets

Personal Hygiene - Food Standards Agency

As for tattoos restaurants and more especially quality earting establishments believe serving staff reflects the ethos of the organisations and are therefore acting lawfully in most countries when asking workers to remove piercings or cover tattoos while at work, especially when dealing with customers. It is usually part of a written policy and part of any emplyment contract.

[doc1]

Would you tip a good waiter less if they had tattoos and nose/mouthrings?

Absolutely not.

[danielj72]

I don’t often see heavily tattooed or nose ring pierced waitstaff but I live in a conservative area. However if I walk into a restaurant and see the presence of counter culture types, heavily tooted or people who appear to be of low moral character working in the restaurant I walk back out the door. I do not want people like that handling my food. Most business owners know not to hire people who will turn off paying customers.

[Mikala43]

Originally Posted by danielj72

I don’t often see heavily tattooed or nose ring pierced waitstaff but I live in a conservative area. However if I walk into a restaurant and see the presence of counter culture types, heavily tooted or people who appear to be of low moral character working in the restaurant I walk back out the door. I do not want people like that handling my food. Most business owners know not to hire people who will turn off paying customers.

Low moral character?

[moneill]

Originally Posted by Brave New World

In terms of food hygiene, the only jeweelery allowed by food handlers is a wedding ring/band and that's it.

Clothing should be cleanhandling food - a protective jacket ensures food will not be contaminated by clothes that have been worn in the outside world, and protects clothes underneath from oil/fat stains, whilst Long sleeves will also protect against spitting fat.

Tying back hair also helps to prevent contamination of food (such as hairs in food) if a hat is worn to cover hair and netsd should be worn over long beards.

Any wound should be covered with a waterproof plaster. This should be in a "detectable" colour (usually blue) so that it is easily spotted if it were to fall off. Blue plasters can be bought from most supermarkets

Personal Hygiene - Food Standards Agency

I didn't target the jewelry issue but the notion that have tattoos makes you low classy, lazy, etc.

Being clean is what counts. Yes hygiene is important but whether or not someone has a tattoo has little to do with hygiene.

[newdixiegirl]

Yes, of course I would tip a good server who had tats and nose/mouthrings. I don't understand the need to ask this.

Years ago, I worked with a young kid of about 20 who was VERY Goth. Black everything, tats all over the place, and multiple piercings/rings. I'm pretty relaxed about that kind of stuff, but I know his appearance probably turned off a lot of people (though he eventually toned it down a little).

Which was unfortunate, because he truly was one of the best workers I've ever known among people his age. He was a far more conscientious, respectful, kind, hard-working employee at his age then than are plenty of other people I know/have known who are a lot older and with more "presentable" appearances. If I had been his supervisor, I would have been very happy and confident in recommending him to another employer.

[Julian658]

Originally Posted by Mikala43

Tattoos are super common in most cities. It's only an issue among very few people.

Does a fish knows he is in the water? Do people with low skills know they have low skills? Do most alcoholics realize they have a problem?