face piercings..affect tips? - Barista Exchange2024-03-28T10:29:50Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/face-piercingsaffect-tips?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A925782&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI never really noticed a diff…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-10-05:1688216:Comment:9353572010-10-05T18:06:14.984ZJacobhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Jacob22
I never really noticed a difference, and I have my ears stretched over an inch and I have facial tattoos. It totally depends on the area you work.
I never really noticed a difference, and I have my ears stretched over an inch and I have facial tattoos. It totally depends on the area you work. I don't think having a nose p…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-09-23:1688216:Comment:9264132010-09-23T02:20:11.955ZShellie Adamshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/ShellieAdams
I don't think having a nose piercing will do too much to your tips as long as you know what you are doing. Right now I have a green mohawk and no eyebrows but I still get tipped just as much as when I had "normal" red hair. If you are friendly and can make a damn-good drink I believe you're in the clear.
I don't think having a nose piercing will do too much to your tips as long as you know what you are doing. Right now I have a green mohawk and no eyebrows but I still get tipped just as much as when I had "normal" red hair. If you are friendly and can make a damn-good drink I believe you're in the clear. Very nice post Alex. My fav o…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-09-23:1688216:Comment:9264022010-09-23T02:08:21.519ZJoseph Robertsonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JosephRobertson
Very nice post Alex. My fav on this subject so far.<br />
Small town like where my shop is located (1500) locals.<br />
Big town? It doesn't matter. As Alex points out it's all about your customer service. If a customer walks out because of your looks then they were not in your shop for coffee and great service anyway. Move on because some one behind that person wants a great cup of joe and service to go with it. Life goes on with in you and with out you.<br />
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<cite>Alex Negranza said:…</cite>
Very nice post Alex. My fav on this subject so far.<br />
Small town like where my shop is located (1500) locals.<br />
Big town? It doesn't matter. As Alex points out it's all about your customer service. If a customer walks out because of your looks then they were not in your shop for coffee and great service anyway. Move on because some one behind that person wants a great cup of joe and service to go with it. Life goes on with in you and with out you.<br />
Joe<br />
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<cite>Alex Negranza said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/face-piercingsaffect-tips?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A925782&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1688216Comment925782"><div>Interesting observation. I remember starting an blog on this, but never got around to completing it.<br/> <br/>
I personally had up to both ears pierced, lip ring, nose ring, eyebrow and "anti-eyebrow" pierced. That was a little much. I've reduced it to just the two "eyebrow" piercings. I also have two visible tattoos on my forearms as well as dreads.<br/>
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The thing I've learned the most by having this visual appearance is that yes, in fact, people care what you look like. But in becoming a coffee professional, you must also embody the professional service; that includes going against the stereotypes of what you appear to represent. Being professional, for some, also means being a separate personality. That's what some customer services call for, it's the only way to best connect with the customer.<br/>
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Long Story short: Tips are about customer service, and your looks have nothing to do with customer service. =-)</div>
</blockquote> Interesting observation. I re…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-09-22:1688216:Comment:9257822010-09-22T08:36:49.610ZAlex Negranzahttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AlexNegranza
Interesting observation. I remember starting an blog on this, but never got around to completing it.<br />
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I personally had up to both ears pierced, lip ring, nose ring, eyebrow and "anti-eyebrow" pierced. That was a little much. I've reduced it to just the two "eyebrow" piercings. I also have two visible tattoos on my forearms as well as dreads.<br />
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The thing I've learned the most by having this visual appearance is that yes, in fact, people care what you look like. But in becoming a coffee…
Interesting observation. I remember starting an blog on this, but never got around to completing it.<br />
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I personally had up to both ears pierced, lip ring, nose ring, eyebrow and "anti-eyebrow" pierced. That was a little much. I've reduced it to just the two "eyebrow" piercings. I also have two visible tattoos on my forearms as well as dreads.<br />
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The thing I've learned the most by having this visual appearance is that yes, in fact, people care what you look like. But in becoming a coffee professional, you must also embody the professional service; that includes going against the stereotypes of what you appear to represent. Being professional, for some, also means being a separate personality. That's what some customer services call for, it's the only way to best connect with the customer.<br />
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Long Story short: Tips are about customer service, and your looks have nothing to do with customer service. =-) Well said.tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-09-22:1688216:Comment:9256842010-09-22T04:44:10.156ZDarren Reynoldshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DarrenReynolds
Well said.
Well said. I'm an owner. I have 5/8" gau…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-09-21:1688216:Comment:9253082010-09-21T16:54:10.789ZJeff Hoeppnerhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JeffHoeppner
I'm an owner. I have 5/8" gauges in my ears. I have visible tattoos. I live in one of the MOST conservative places on this planet. Some people who come up to the bar and order a drink see that I'm 6' tall, 200+lbs with tattoos and piercings and assume that I'm 2 seconds away from curb stomping them, but then are blown out of the water when I talk to them and give them one of the best customer service experiences of their lives. I'm a super nice guy, and pretty dang silly too. Even in this…
I'm an owner. I have 5/8" gauges in my ears. I have visible tattoos. I live in one of the MOST conservative places on this planet. Some people who come up to the bar and order a drink see that I'm 6' tall, 200+lbs with tattoos and piercings and assume that I'm 2 seconds away from curb stomping them, but then are blown out of the water when I talk to them and give them one of the best customer service experiences of their lives. I'm a super nice guy, and pretty dang silly too. Even in this community where tipping is a foreign concept, I get tips. I'm sure that I'd make way more tips elsewhere, here I'm making max tips. Our super cute part-timer girls make no more that I do, being free of any piercing other than lobes and NO tattoos at all. Rock your style. Keep customer service your number one and you'll do fine. I haven't researched the stud…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-09-21:1688216:Comment:9252822010-09-21T15:59:40.684ZBrent hallhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Brenthall
I haven't researched the studies at the bottom yet, but it's pretty compelling.<br />
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I haven't researched the studies at the bottom yet, but it's pretty compelling.<br />
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<a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2lyEcc/discountvouchers.org/money-in-the-food-industry//r:f" target="_blank">http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2lyEcc/discountvouchers.org/money-in-the-food-industry//r:f</a> All of my working years I hav…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-09-21:1688216:Comment:9252022010-09-21T13:15:50.294ZPhoebe Acetohttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/PhoebeAceto
All of my working years I have worked as myself, which has had endless hairstyles and colors, facial piercings and tattoos. I am from a small-ish town. I make great tips. Why? I give great customer service. I have become really good at remembering peoples names and what they order. Wrapped up by serving the best I can do, and being open and friendly with everyone. Now I am a shop owner, my septum is still pierced, tattoos I cannot hide. It is 2010 and there are tons of people with…
All of my working years I have worked as myself, which has had endless hairstyles and colors, facial piercings and tattoos. I am from a small-ish town. I make great tips. Why? I give great customer service. I have become really good at remembering peoples names and what they order. Wrapped up by serving the best I can do, and being open and friendly with everyone. Now I am a shop owner, my septum is still pierced, tattoos I cannot hide. It is 2010 and there are tons of people with piercings/tattoos. My view is that it is nothing new to the customer, do your job really well and you'll make good tips. as far as the actual topic, i…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-09-20:1688216:Comment:9245392010-09-20T17:52:15.972ZJared Rutledgehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JaredRutledge
as far as the actual topic, i think septum piercings just make people think of boogers. boogers and coffee don't work well together.
as far as the actual topic, i think septum piercings just make people think of boogers. boogers and coffee don't work well together. okay i uploaded a pic in my p…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-09-20:1688216:Comment:9245102010-09-20T17:01:36.233ZBrandi Heathhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BrandiHeath
okay i uploaded a pic in my pictures
okay i uploaded a pic in my pictures