Some people never cease to amaze us with how entitled to discounted or even free services, products, bargains, and goods they feel. Called Choosing Beggars, they even have a whole Reddit community dedicated to their worst faux pas, and we previously wrote about it here, here and here.
It seems like no one is immune to a choosing beggar attack, it doesn’t matter what kind of job you do. This time, we’re taking a look at the tattoo artists who got their nerves challenged big time.
Think of customers who tried to find an easy and inexpensive way to getting themselves inked with, you guessed it!, little results.
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If you ever wondered where the term "choosing beggars" is coming from, it comes from the old adage “Beggars can’t be choosers.” This effectively means that if you have to resort to the charity of others, you have to be willing to accept what they offer you or do without.
Meanwhile, a choosing beggar is a person who ignores this advice. If someone doesn’t owe them anything but offers them something out of generosity, a choosing beggar will put conditions on it or demand something different.
This Was Posted By A Local Tattoo Artist
My Local Tattoo Parlour Must Have Seen Their Share Of Choosing Beggars
Tattoo/Piercing Shop Must Be Used To Choosing Beggars
Suck I'm an ignorant drunk who smokes weed, which makes me smelly and leaded to me becoming dirty and pregnant.
A choosing beggar is someone who has an enormous sense of entitlement. It comes from the belief that someone deserves special treatment or recognition for something they didn't earn. Arlin Cuncic, the author of "Therapy in Focus: What to Expect from CBT for Social Anxiety Disorder" and "7 Weeks to Reduce Anxiety," argues that people with this mindset believe that the world owes them without ever giving anything in return.
Cuncic explains that entitled people have a tendency to adopt goals based around their own self-image, often leading them into conflict with others. "While they may be able to put up an exterior of being nice and well-mannered on the outside, research shows that it's all just for show; deep down inside this is not how they truly feel about themselves or other individuals around them."
My Buddy Is A Tattoo Artist. He’s Also My Personal Hero
The woman is in the wrong here, of course, but idk, it seems to me that the artist's reply is unnecessarily brutal.
It would be nice of him to show some form of respect towards somebody who doesn't respect him, his time or his craft but sometimes you're just done and answer people in the same manner as they approach you. You don't know the day he's had
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I wish single parents stop with this. They're essentially using their kids for ill-purposes and giving the rest of the single parents more of a bad rep than we already gotta deal with.
I loathe it when people pull the "single parent" card. I get it, it's tough to raise children, especially as a single parent, but that does not mean that the world owes you. No one owes you s**t. Also, why the f**k do these people think it's okay to use their children like this? Children are not discount cards, stop treating them like it!
Preach! I was a single mom and never in my life did I think to use my child as a "owe me" or "discount card". Pay full price or go somewhere cheaper...jeeze.
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Why are people like this?? I don't think it's a good idea to make a person who is working with needles and permanent ink mad. What this man could do to her. If money is tight either don't get it, ask whoever gives you a Christmas gift saying you would like this tattoo instead of a gift, ask the man if you can pay installments. I want my first tattoo but I didn't realize what the price could be and I was dumb on my part. There's just so many other ways to go about this and the artist is really being straight forward. People like this woman irks me so badly. She deserved everything he said to her but she won't learn from it. Anyone who can't pay for a tattoo and is a single mom then she has her priorities mixed up. Hey can I get a tattoo for free since I agree with the artist?!! I'll wait on the list to be seen!! LOL!
Oh man stop with the "I'm a single mom" shite..... so was I but I never used that to ask for favours.
The tattoo artist tried to be nice by recommending other tattoo shops, which they didn't have to do and this person kept pushing. Sometimes being rude is the only way to get someone like that to realize that they aren't going to get their way.
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Other people don't owe you, sweetie. I was a single mom too, and you know what? I didn't get tattoos when I lacked the funds. Tattoos are not needs.
Lmao.... If you're going to insult someone at least double check your spelling
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This one is from Nashville, US. I visited friends there and got a tat done from idle hands. If you live anywhere near them, I can’t recommend them enough!
Are tattoo's just loads more expensive in the US? I swear they're not as expensive over here in the UK? o.O (and no, it's not as if my artist is inexperienced/new, or bad, or anything. so idk)
Right? This is like that post where the poster made some kid cry because he wouldn't basically GIVE a PS3 to this woman. I loved his response: I don't give a sh*t about you, your kid or how sh*tty his Christmas is going to be. F*ck off.
Dude he was being so nice to her,he gave her cheaper studios with great artists and she gave him s**t for it
I think he went off into left field a little abruptly there. A courteous refusal is due before jumping right into being an obnoxious a*s.
I really don't like it when parents use their kids like this. Your decision. Your responsibility. Stop expecting the rest of the world to dance around you.
It never hurts to ask except when you’re using a bullshït or offensive excuse. That she needs a discount because she’s a single mother is simply saying, “I barely have enough money for my child, but I want to spend it on body art, which will be at the expense of my child so you should make it cheap so my child can eat.” That’s fücking disgusting.
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Such a polite honest explanation. It's a crying shame that people can't grasp the concept that these people deserve to get paid for their work too 😔
Being Called Pathetic Only Because The Person Is Charging For A Tattoo Design
Moreover, Cuncic warns that when people think of themselves as superior, anything that challenges their worldview is met with defensiveness and anger. "This creates a vicious cycle: the more they are challenged by society's limitations, the angrier they become at these injustices," she claims.
My Local Tattoo Shops Sign To Deal With Choosing Beggars
A Little Story About Choosing Beggars. From A Tattoo Artist In Oslo (@ruben.maclean.ttt)
I’m Willing To Let Anyone Tattoo Me For The Small Price Of It Being Free
Meanwhile, Jane Adams, Ph.D., a social psychologist, writer, and speaker argues that when people feel entitled, they want to be different from others. But just as frequently they come across as indifferent to others. "That’s why they often provoke such negative responses in those they encounter, especially those they don’t personally know," she explains for Psychology Today.
According to Adams, recognizing when our own sense of entitlement is driving us helps us understand our need to balk at social convention, and rebel against limitations on our autonomy or prohibitions on our preferred behavior. "Marching to our own drummer is one thing; knowing when that sound affects others like chalk on a blackboard is another," she argues.
Im A Few Months Into My Tattoo Apprenticeship.. Apparently I Shouldn't State My Job On A Dating Site
they may not be their tattoo dummy, but they *are* a dummy!
Tattoo Artist Finally Has Enough And Goes On A Rant. Why Do People Believe They Can Get A Tattoo For Free?!?!
Daniel, A Tattoo Artist I Know In Fresno Ca At Most Wanted Gets Messages Like This Almost Daily. Got His Permission To Post
Local Tattoo Artist Is Done With People Offering To Exchange Goods For Her Services
This Guy That Wanted Me To Design A Tattoo For Him That Takes Up To 5 Hours Of Work
Any Tattoo Artists Willing To Do A House Call For Free?
"Your Art Is Mediocre At Best So Please Design Me A Free Tattoo"
“Hey Let’s Get Matching Tattoos, But I Get To Pick Them And You Have To Pay For Both”
This Tattoo Shop Clearly Has Some Stories
There's a place near us that is by appointment only. If you don't have an appointment, youi don't get in the door.
One Just One Of Tons Beggars Exposed
I've got some tats that I thought up myself. When I went to get them done, I wasn't just paying for the application of ink. The artist spruced up my basic designs and made them look MUCH better. That's alot of what you want a good artist for and why you don't argue about paying them.
Client Got A Small Simple Tattoo On His Wrist And He Was Very Happy With It. Few Days Later He's Frantically Emailing And Calling The Shop When It's Shut, Requests A Touch-Up And Insists He Was Overcharged, And Wants To Speak To The Manager
This dude was a walk-in, and wanted a last-minute tattoo on his wrist. He seemed very friendly and grateful for being seen at such short notice. The first thing I noticed was that he was suuuuper nit-picky once the tattoo was done; going back and forth to touch up a millimetre at a time to his liking. I was fine with it, as it's what the client wants and he's looking at it constantly so it needs to be "perfect". Overall he was super happy with it and we thought that was the end. Days later (when the shop is closed), he sends like 5 emails and tries to ring up several times in the span of like 10 minutes. This pic is just the best part of the ordeal. My boss (who is the manager) talked him through it and diffused everything. Our shop minimum is $130, and we make that very clear at the start. The $100 tattoo he mentions was part of a fundraiser with set prices. Never thought I'd encounter a choosing beggar yet here we are
Seem At My Tattoo Shop
Tattoos Cost Money. Some People Don’t Get That
Looking For Someone To Design A Tattoo For Me, I’m Not Going To Pay Though. Don’t Be Rude
So Many Amazing Demands For One Tattoo- A "Chest Coverup With The Country Of Africa"
Delusional. Cheap. Would you like to see the results of the artist's DNA test as well?
A Tattoo Artist At The Shop I Work For Has Been Working On A Sleeve For An Acquaintance Of His, Not Even Charging Her, And She Asked To Come In Today To Get More Done
He was booked for the day and she copped an attitude over him not clearing his schedule for her
Well-Established Lingerie Brand Paying Exposure Bucks For Tattoo Artist Designs For Their Upcoming Collection
$500 Tattoo Sleeve? I Felt I Needed To Share This Because They Want A “Master Tattoo Artist” But Will Refuse To Pay Someone Adequately Because Their Arm Is The “Size Of A Stick.”
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looks like a lot of people don't understand how tattoo minimums work. in order to pay for sanitation & quality equipment for each individual client, tattoo shops have a minimum price that everyone has to pay whether they only get a single dot of ink or a full sleeve. it has nothing to do with the design itself, it has to do with how expensive it is to maintain a hygienic shop. the cost of the design is separate, but when factored together, a "simple" design can end up pricier than one would expect... which is why you RESEARCH before wasting a tattoo artist's time with a request you won't follow through with.
I think most people involved with something artistic get this kind of c**p. When I was in the music business some people would expect me to play for free. If being involved in the arts is how a person makes their living no one should expect a free ride.
ALWAYS TIP YOUR ARTIST! BEFORE AND AFTER! Doesn't have to be a ton but shows you appreciate their time and work. Also they do have a bit of control on how bad it can hurt. (Not an artist just a tattooed person)
Why would I tip an artist?? He price is supposed to be on the price. How is this is even reasonable? US tipping policy is getting completely out of hand
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There are few other industries where "You get what you pay for" needs to be taken to heart.
While I admire the artwork, and some is so amazing it is a masterpiece I could never bring myself to having one. However, for those of you that do have a tattoo or two. how do you or indeed do you, get people asking to have a close up look at it and do you mind?
Jeez some people are unbelievable. I have $500 for my next tattoo which I've been thinking on for about 2 years. My tattoo should only be half that but I'm researching artists and willing to pay that much to ensure quality. I'm willing to pay double for amazing work and people don't even want to pay reasonable rates that the artists deserve for their work.
Two issues to consider before you get a tattoo. Evaluate your skin type to determine how your skin will react to being tattooed. For example, if you scar easily. Second, tattoo ink is not regulated. Manufacturers do not have to report what is used in the ink. Research what brand of ink is going to be used as much as possible. Obviously, cancer causing chemicals are to be taken seriously.
Also shellfish is used in some inks, which is both an allergy and religious issue for folks.
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looks like a lot of people don't understand how tattoo minimums work. in order to pay for sanitation & quality equipment for each individual client, tattoo shops have a minimum price that everyone has to pay whether they only get a single dot of ink or a full sleeve. it has nothing to do with the design itself, it has to do with how expensive it is to maintain a hygienic shop. the cost of the design is separate, but when factored together, a "simple" design can end up pricier than one would expect... which is why you RESEARCH before wasting a tattoo artist's time with a request you won't follow through with.
I think most people involved with something artistic get this kind of c**p. When I was in the music business some people would expect me to play for free. If being involved in the arts is how a person makes their living no one should expect a free ride.
ALWAYS TIP YOUR ARTIST! BEFORE AND AFTER! Doesn't have to be a ton but shows you appreciate their time and work. Also they do have a bit of control on how bad it can hurt. (Not an artist just a tattooed person)
Why would I tip an artist?? He price is supposed to be on the price. How is this is even reasonable? US tipping policy is getting completely out of hand
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While I admire the artwork, and some is so amazing it is a masterpiece I could never bring myself to having one. However, for those of you that do have a tattoo or two. how do you or indeed do you, get people asking to have a close up look at it and do you mind?
Jeez some people are unbelievable. I have $500 for my next tattoo which I've been thinking on for about 2 years. My tattoo should only be half that but I'm researching artists and willing to pay that much to ensure quality. I'm willing to pay double for amazing work and people don't even want to pay reasonable rates that the artists deserve for their work.
Two issues to consider before you get a tattoo. Evaluate your skin type to determine how your skin will react to being tattooed. For example, if you scar easily. Second, tattoo ink is not regulated. Manufacturers do not have to report what is used in the ink. Research what brand of ink is going to be used as much as possible. Obviously, cancer causing chemicals are to be taken seriously.
Also shellfish is used in some inks, which is both an allergy and religious issue for folks.
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