T-Boz of TLC says she was profiled in IL Ruth's Chris

Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins took to social media to call out a Ruth’s Chris Steak House in a Chicago suburb after what she described as racial discrimination. The legendary TLC girl group member had much to say about the alleged mistreatment she received at the restaurant.
“We come to Northbrook, IL to Ruth’s Chris. Now, I got on a hat because, like I said, I’m tired and been traveling all day so my hair is not combed and I’m not gonna take off my hat,” T-Boz told her followers in a video posted to Instagram.
She said, “All of a sudden, 20 minutes in, the manager comes and says I have to take off my hat. I’m like, ‘I’m not gonna do that.’ So she’s like, ‘You gotta sit at the bar.'” Apparently, two other patrons did not have to remove their hats to eat at a table.
T-Boz also had questions about the off-putting experience. The 54-year-old Atlanta native stated, “Come to find out, Shaggy’s crew, my crew, everybody’s crew looks like they’re sitting in massa’s section. Why are all the Black people sitting in this section?”
In addition, T-Boz captioned her Instagram post, “I Don’t Expect Special Treatment But I Expect The RULES To Make Sense… So Make It Make Sense… She Was Contradicting [Herself] And NO ONE DID [THEIR] JOB SO WE LEFT AND DIDN’T EAT THERE… And A lot Of People In Our Crews Felt Racially Profiled… Just Saying.”
#TLC #Ruthschris #dresscode

[@nashescott5825]

Tired and uncombed hair is not their problem. They have a dress code at all Ruth Chris locations.

[@MiiPhiMuah]

This is where it starts and stops✋ . It really is not their problem.

[@SmileySaidIt]

Right lol!

[@aawashingtonjr]

It’s is their problem when it’s not enforced entirely. If there was a man there who was checked in, seated, ordered and ate their food before he was told to take his hat off (which also had an offensive verbiage on it), then Ruth’s Chris is not enforcing the rules fairly.

[@Mary-us8jb]

@@aawashingtonjr Who said that?

[@sweetpotatopie4283]

I've been to Ruth Chris several times. Folks need to understand and realize some restaurants have a dress code. Respect that!

[@chastitylewis8773]

I have too and they let who they want break dress code

[@Leo88Lovely]

Restaurant dress codes are laughable

[@markmenez4097]

Did we listen to her there were others with hats on

[@captaincrunchberries2631]

I frequent fine dining establishments regularly; everyone knows Ruth’s Chris, Del Frisco,Mastro etc have posted dress codes. Depending on the time of the day they’ll be more flexible but the no baseball cap rule is 100% enforced all across the board.

[@captaincrunchberries2631]

@@markmenez4097They were probably in more fashionable/formal hats.

[@carisma8662]

Clicked like a 911 phone call ☎️ 😂

[@socialworkersanonymous]

Me too sis! 😂

[@carisma8662]

@@socialworkersanonymous 🥰🤣😂

[@KelvinR3]

OH MY GOD!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Holyspark9_2.0]

IKR me too…😅

[@Ciyotnnakauebluzy2seanuh-pv6gb]

Lol ..😂😂😂

[@Terelon]

It's just proper etiquette to remove your hat at a dinner table, especially a fine dining restaurant.

[@Thaurbanwife]

Home Training 101

[@protectedearthempress3986]

Thank you! Most of us learned that as children. How does a celebrity not know that? If you're going to a fine dining restaurant, comb your hair and dress appropriately. Period! Learn proper etiquette!

[@Shalayah2010]

@@protectedearthempress3986she thought she’d get celebrity treatment

[@dzejnalukovic9920]

​@@Shalayah2010 They probably didn't know her.

[@markmenez4097]

Didn’t she say there was others had hats on

[@martinmaldonado1498]

Funky, I’m convinced you were a psychologist or therapist in your previous life. You always come from a place of nuance and understanding but also calling a spade a spade.

[@feleciaclemons5074]

💯

[@LilithTheAquarian369]

He may have Aquarius in his chart. We are the therapist/psychologist of the zodiac ♒️.

[@JonellPR]

Don’t he tho. We just logical people. Q is very observant and speaks from a responsible perspective

[@devanchin5083]

The hair wasn't combed in her follow up video either I'm afraid 😬😂 she should have an errand wig at her age

[@mimijansen3262]

😂

[@lenebrantley221]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DeniseRene407]

Not an errand wig 😂😂😂

[@jorgecasillas7302]

😅😢😂😂😂😂😂

[@kkain123]

Chile, you know T-boz only got one hairstyle. She don't have NO other options 🤣🤣🤣

[@Nubiangirl14]

The other problem is that some of these celebrities act as if they are above following rules and policies. Go home if you are not feeling or looking your best. If you don't like their policy, don't go there. Stop going to places where we aren't wanted.

[@roseoraeats7763]

I was just thinking the same thing. That place has a history of not being kind to our ppl.

[@raymondtittle2918]

Exactly! Ruth's Chris & Morton's are both CHAINS...fine dining is loosely based these days. Neither of these restaurants are all that anyway.

[@charlita25]

They are out of touch

[@Chris-dz5tv]

Funny how it only applies to the black ppl.

[@tristanjackson8736]

I work in fine dining and we tell white men alll day long to take off their baseball caps. It's not just a black thing. people in general don't dress up anymore to dine out.

[@TeeTee-2016]

If she didn’t feel like combing her hair she should have just gone to McDonald’s. Ruth Chris is a fine dining restaurant and if you go there then, dress appropriately. I don’t allow anyone into my house dressed inappropriately.

[@Chris-dz5tv]

Your house is not a public business. Public businesses cannot discriminate based on race. Idk why you brought that up.

[@NoSauceBoss-sm6zx]

Can't believe a lot of people agreed with that person either. ​@@Chris-dz5tv

[@chastitylewis8773]

Ruth Chris isn't fine dining 😂

[@allisonbay1072]

@@chastitylewis8773 I was about to say. It’s a step above longhorn. 😂

[@ashleyplunkett8963]

Nobody coming to fine dine at your house😄🤭

[@kelleemyers120]

He subliminally lettin yall heffas know he got a headboard! 😂❤

[@kimberlywoolfolk7575]

😂😂

[@jamieaealey5595]

😂😂😂

[@honesttea954]

A big nice one too, don’t play with him 😂

[@tiffanibanks7218]

And it’s “tufted” 😉 😆

[@RitaCannon-ef2sg]

😂😂😂

[@TheShaniVerse]

Let me just say this.. that's 100% Ruth's policy. I was allowed to sit in the bar with the hat, but once our table in the dining room was ready, and older sweet black lady, told me that I had to remove my hat. Took it right off. No issue. It is what it is.

[@tamikorush9915]

In my opinion, hats shouldn’t be worn in any restaurants. My 35 year old son was raised to remove his hat anytime he’s inside

[@protectedearthempress3986]

Exactly 💯

[@specialkay4329]

As most gentlmen do.

[@LilithTheAquarian369]

Is it a bad luck thing? Where did that come from? And some religious require head covering. And the restaurant respects that.

[@inspiredbynikki2372]

She should have just gotten curbside and called it a day 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@alexislewis1079]

Hats are not supposed to be worn indoors. That is proper manners. People have just gotten away from that. Now whether they let other color people wear hats that is not cool 😒

[@protectedearthempress3986]

Exactly 💯. That's why u will notice every single military person in uniform remove their "cover" (hat) indoors.

[@canwejustloveeachother2550]

Although I don't believe they were being discrimination, women can typically wear hats indoors

[@votesudanusa]

That's right Alexis 😂!

[@thegodblogger3812]

@@canwejustloveeachother2550 Right. Women are allowed to wear hats indoors. Even when men wore hats as a habit they removed them indoors.

[@ElevatedwomanofGod]

The same thing happened to me just two days ago at Morton’s Steakhouse in Chicago. I’m a black woman who had on a veteran pink baseball cap. As soon as I was asked to remove my hat I did so and was seated in the dining room. However, I noticed that an Asian man and a Caucasian man was wearing baseball caps in the dining area. My husband asked the manager what was going on. The manager apologized and allowed me to put my hat back on. I’m not sure if it was a mistake and the other patrons were overlooked or what…all I know is my dining experience was extraordinary and the food was delicious!

[@queen_bey]

The clarity of this video

[@FlyGirlManifested]

It’s in 4k

[@Kat3369]

It is crisp!!

[@ambamb310]

I agree with you. I do a lot of fine dining in Orange County and Los Angeles. They place the casual folk at the bar.

[@Msqueen_d]

On lunch at this TIED ASS CUBICLE 🤣👏🏽🤣thanks FUNKY

[@Blemished_Babe]

Same 🤭

[@NoMam-h3c]

I’m know you happy!😂😂😂

[@mzquanlivinglife2139]

I'm a Remote Worker (a Work From Home Gworl) and needed to take a break to watch this 😊

[@elaineelaine2733]

Look at Funkys' office. Unmade bed. When he finishes 30 minutes he can go get something to eat real quick then climb back into bed and get PAID!! Okay?!

[@larisibbitt8528]

What I love about you is that you don't care what the popular opinion is, or who's going to be pissed if you don't choose it. You say what you truly feel.

[@earyoncetv9695]

Do y’all remember in school you couldn’t wear a hat inside? They was preparing us

[@deebee476]

A dress code, or uniform policy, is teaching students how to present themselves. But the students and parents fight this policy. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@meganmiller1479]

As much as I love the nightly shows I miss the one-off, dedicated videos. Hoping you do more in the future 💖

[@makaylalovesgymnastics]

You better get into these one off clips when he does it 😂😂😂😂 joking joking 😁

[@Heyy_Sirii]

4:47 her statement definitely gives “I will do whatever I want to do” energy.

[@deontawilliams2991]

SOMEONE ELSE WAS INSIDE EATING WITH A HAT ON ALSO..AND NOBODY BOTHERED THEM

[@Heyy_Sirii]

@@deontawilliams2991 what type of hat were they wearing? That matters.

[@sierramcclary2897]

@@deontawilliams2991What type of hat did the other person have on

[@ashleyplunkett8963]

​@@Heyy_Siriino it doesn't matter if the bottom line rules is no goddamn hat. Doofus.

[@Brandi_.]

I don’t know why it’s so hard to follow them people’s rules.

[@African_Mermaid]

Not everything is racism.

[@simonsez1787]

Sorry to rain on your rose colored glasses, but when it comes to Black people, it’s always in close proximity to racism. Every racist is not mean lol… but the legacy of racism that allows us to be perceived differently without trying, is always there. Take 8 of your Black friends to a PW club and see if you don’t try to “act right” for them even if you don’t realize at first why.

[@SmileySaidIt]

THANK YOU! Lol

[@1ganise]

exactly because she could have always chose to leave if she felt uncomfortable.

[@markmenez4097]

Might not be racism but others should’ve been asked to remove their hats also.

[@feleciaclemons5074]

Thanks!!! I say this and get called whitewashed!!😂😂😂 No, booski.. sometimes you are just an ahole that happens to be black!!!! 😂😂😂

[@305JustMe]

1:12 😂😂 we said the same thing “she started off wrong.”

[@Keira_Kay]

She was tryna pull the celebrity card but she’s 15 years too late

[@KiaShakur]

As a former hostess I always sit well know people in the same section. It's so they Don't get bothered by regular people

[@bigelowkaryn]

It’s also not uncommon for some restaurants to put tables intended for larger parties in the same section of the restaurant

[@TPoche]

I’ve worn a hat at Ruth Chris for my sister birthday dinner however my overall attire was dressy including the hat so I get it. While a hat and a cap is in the same family, they are two different things.

[@tonilynn3801]

Make up that bed before going live! LOL.

[@hghvhj9i9]

does it matter?

[@lynnbowens8472]

Thanks for saying the obvious!

[@votesudanusa]

​@@hghvhj9i9shutup clown... and yes

[@jrolle2011]

Why do WE love to go into nice establishments that are nice due to their policies such as NO HATS but want to go in those establishments and take the ambience down???

[@Kelaine72]

And then want to go to these places BECAUSE they are nice.

[@toombs6287]

Hey, Funky I was agreeing with T-Boz but, you have broaden my thought process on this and I totally agree with you 100%. If you’re attending an upscale restaurant just dress accordingly PERIOD!!!!💯

[@Sa_bribri]

I live in Chicago. Northbrook Il is very much a predominantly wyt suburb. They are very classy based. I think you were spot on with your commentary. We know the expectations of these type of restaurants...dress accordingly!

[@paulawalker2780]

T boz should have chosen a restaurant that would not have had any problem about her wearing a hat This was not racism This was Ruth Chris's policies. Everything can't always be seen as racism.

[@Terelon]

@@paulawalker2780 I agree, all adverse situations in our lives aren't racism, some of us use it too much and unnecessarily, I love my people but no.

[@paulawalker2780]

@Terelon You're right.

[@stillwaters4097]

It clearly says even on their website and in the restaurants that hats are only allowed in the bar area. She wasn't racially profiled. Her being tired and not doing her hair has nothing to do with their rules. Girl bye! Obey the rules or get out!

[@justhnkn3663]

Thanks Funky, you stated nothing but truths. I’m not going to lie, I have left some restaurants when loud and obnoxious patrons come. It is what it is

[@Royal-tu6gr]

The Ruth Chris restaurants in ATL say remove hats, no athletic wear and you get directed to the bar before you even get escorted to any area including the bar. And being a celebrity knowing folks may snap pictures like paparazzi, why you ain’t put a comb to that head??

[@natashajsworldovercomers266]

She knew what attire was 🤷🏽‍♀️ they didn’t put her out.. they simply said you need to sit at the bar.

[@lizmariequinn]

Facts☝🏾 but y they even sit her n then make her go to the bar. I wulda walked her to the bar with a menu n waited for her to say sumthn abt the dining area... then "I'm sorry ma'am but with sports hats we can only seat you at the bar... she prolly still wulda been annoyed but they ain't the only ppl who have a restaurant dress code! Ion see the racism with this one

[@DeniseRene407]

They should have sat her at the bar immediately. The restaurant needs to apply their own rules consistently. Why seat her in the dining room with a hat if she can’t eat in the dining room with a hat?

[@markmenez4097]

Then they should’ve told the others to remove their hats .

[@Kelaine72]

maybe the hostess was going to let it slide because it was TBoz but the manager saw her and said no.

[@yanaa7503]

If your hair look a mess...take your ass to mcdonalds! 😂

[@dipsdapsanddubs]

The McDonald's Delegation appreciates your offer, however we ain't 'bout to tolerate these hat games either. Send her ass to Burger King, apparently they love a ol' nasty piece of head ware over there....😆😆😆😆

[@Msboochie2]

Order room service, or take out.q

[@bren7067]

It wasn't racism. She was just embarrassed.

[@BeeRichWitch]

Thank you Funky for this!!! Keep blessing da peepul witcho presence!!! 🙌🏾💋

[@jamieaealey5595]

Q , you know better. she knew better. and we cubical girls in the bayack know better. She should’ve chose to go to McDonald’s if she was tired and didn’t want to take her hat off.

[@feleciaclemons5074]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheTessEffects]

Hat vs cap? It is proper for a lady to wear her hat inside (i.e., pillbox hat v. a cap).

[@lenebrantley221]

Yes, I agree. A nice hat on a lady is very acceptable. Like those church hats. They better not tell a church lady to remove that masterpiece. lol😂

[@protectedearthempress3986]

Yes. A lady can wear an accessory hat indoors as long as it's dressy.

[@Msboochie2]

I thought this was common knowledge that we learn as children, but I guess not.

[@jr3kg3]

Hats : 🧢 ❌️ ✨️ 🎩✅️✨️ 🤠✅️✨️ 👒✅️✨️

[@DeniseRene407]

This good for the people who need a visual aid lol! 😂

[@Texas-tp3vj]

I wear ball caps religiously, that fit my outfit . However, if told to remove it for such reasons , I would have zero issues . She thought her celebrity was above their dress code. I love your visual display .

[@jr3kg3]

@Texas-tp3vj 💯👏🏽💯✨️🥂👋🏽😉🌻🌄 thank you

[@ChicagoGuy72]

That restaurant is 25 miles from Chicago..

[@feleciaclemons5074]

Okay . That has to do with???

[@NoMam-h3c]

They should have told her this AT THE DOE!🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@DeniseRene407]

I love these short, one topic videos Funky! I hope you do more of these.

[@deborahholliday1600]

I agree with you Funky Dineva. I’m so tired of “Us” making everything a race issue when “We” don’t want to comply with rules. Clearly, Ruth Chris restaurant has a dress code policy, just comply. She was being defiant! SMH

[@belindabraxton5443]

She was NOT profiled! That is and always has been Ruth Chris dress code policy!!

[@quinettesanders7999]

Ion know about THAT Ruth Chris, but ours has the dress code posted as you walk in. They don’t even allow cellphone usage inside.

[@TheCandaceb10]

Most do.

[@Teemunee1999]

Thank you Funky you always keep it real no matter what, some BW don't wanna be told nothing or have any accountability for nothing.

[@JonellPR]

That bed looks soooooo comfortable!!!! I absolutely love it

[@b.v3151]

Damn you couldn’t make the bed up 😂😂😂

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

I kept checking if there was a body in the bed

[@fabteengh4615]

​@@XXtheJUMPoffXX😂😂😂

[@MiiPhiMuah]

​@@XXtheJUMPoffXX😂😂😂Dineva told yall he thinks making up the bed is unnecessary😂😊

[@thedarthflagger]

​@@MiiPhiMuahhopefully he washes those sheets

[@kimalexander5947]

I think the staff should have said something before she was seated, poor communication

[@Snoopy_luv]

She's way too grown for anyone to bring this to her attention. I have lupus and when I'm that edgy I stay away from anyone especially public places

[@FlawedGreatness]

I mean they let her come in and sit down and proceed to order. Then they came back to ask her to take the hat off. They should’ve told her way before that

[@NoMam-h3c]

AT THE DOE! 🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@mimijansen3262]

How do you know they didn't and she acted like she was going to comply but didn't and they came back and asked again?

[@FlawedGreatness]

@@mimijansen3262 she said they had sat down and already ordered. Then someone (first time) came over and mentioned the hat. If that’s policy have a sign or someone at the door stating that. Y’all always be rushing to try to find the person reporting wrong.

[@Heyy_Sirii]

They probably did tell her before, and that’s why the manager got involved.

[@pryncjericho]

The fact the manager said something let's you know someone had already said it to her

[@fyecarmel2012]

Seating them together because they all came in together or around the same time makes sense. However, to say you'd seat them together based on their aesthetic and presentation is a level of profiling and that's not cool.

[@diashabrooks]

I love how Q gives all perspectives … tht lady was not discriminated against…

[@TJ-yv3kp]

I live in Hoffman Estates, IL which is a northwest suburb of Chicago. I've been to her location and the one in South Barrington....it is very classy based around here. Yes, it is very culturally diverse around here but Black people stand out if you know what I mean. I constantly get "you live here" ..."what you do for a living"....they can't take it that I'm a Black female doctor or I often get mistaken for Indian vs Black😂. This restaurant is known for a dress code and the Northern suburbs and certain places here in Chicagoland or city you better look good, smell good and tip good. I'm not saying she wasn't maybe profiled but know the area and know even Spanish and European fish be trying to find a problem for why you don't belong😢

[@sewfunjax]

It's the sense of entitlement that many celebrities have. Kindness goes a long way. I'm sure they would have made an exception for her.

[@hannaha4823]

As soon as you said she was wearing a hat, I already knew that they was gonna tell her to take it off. As a frequent goer of fine dining restaurant, they are very strict about their dress code to EVERYONE

[@dcard708]

Everywhere in Illinois is not Chicago 🤦🏽‍♀️🙄

[@Holyspark9_2.0]

Reminds me of Curb Your Enthusiasm episode when pretty people were seated in a specific section of the restaurant😂

[@Thaurbanwife]

Right!!!! One of my favorite episodes. 😂

[@syreeta3668]

Hey I’m here supporting.

[@JORDANLEWISFILM]

Hat 2 Da Back

[@keturahmoore735]

😂😂😂😂…..that’s the kinda girl I am!

[@emonihaggins5615]

😂😂😂😂

[@armurray84]

😂😂😂😂

[@ThatCho]

Sorry, but as a service worker of 10+ years, whatever they said she did, she did it. The customer is almost always wrong.

[@valuwithvalarie3715]

You never ask a lady to remove her hat

[@beemonique8466]

Ruth Chris has a dress code period! That's not being racist. I promise these celebrities think they are above all and any rules!!! She should have went to another restaurant. Point blank period. Why didn't she take a picture of the others with the hats on?

[@deshaunx776]

I love Tionne but she has been in the game too long. She knows the rules. All she had to say was “Have you heard the songs Waterfalls or No Scrubs? That’s me. Please let me wear my hat or sit some place private.” 9/10 it wouldn’t even be an issue.

[@Msboochie2]

Young me uloved me some T-Boz, but as I ’ve gotten older, I try to learn as little as possible about these celebrities. I tried to read her book, and realized I truly just don't like her. I thought it was just Chilli that was annoying, but Tionne just doesn't seem like a nice person. I related to her because we both have sickle cell. but that's where our similarities end.

[@cassandrayvette3215]

I grew up not far from that area and worked in NBK. The Ruth Chris is in a predominantly business zone. Meaning Jim, Jack, and George are in town on business and this is their night away from the family. We’re talking dress slacks, button ups, polo shirts displaying company logos on the pocket. Just maybe the large groups were put in an area designed for large groups. Maybe the server in that area is more seasoned and can handle large groups. There are so many ways we can go other than race. Did we just pick race because we didn’t see a lot of us? Here’s a thought, reserve the private dining room and wear whatever you want. Oh and by the way, Northbrook is Northbrook, not Chicago.

[@simonsez1787]

1:36 in and Funky… you’re wrong already. Anyone who has been to a Ruth’s Chris knows it’s not a Longhorn’s, but it’s nothing THAT special either 😂. They could have well left her alone 🤠

[@TheOmniMic]

That part. 😂

[@tj8324]

Nobody can wear a hat at Rut Chris…this is not the 90s, she thought her celebrity was going to give her a pass…😂

[@Kat3369]

An athletic hat is different than a church hat.

[@teejthebrownbratt1725]

I think they should’ve stopped her at the door and not allowed her to sit down.

[@markoushayes2233]

right! THEY let it get down the road.

[@asunshine9847]

Thank you, Q, for the video. I needed something to watch, getting tired at work

[@nequajae7539]

Right in time for lunch for the cubicle gworls!!!

[@jenniferhalliwell416]

You out at a restaurant and out in public without your hair being combed? You've been traveling, but didn't check into a room, shower, freshen up, get groomed and then go out? Thats a whole topic in it itself!

[@princewebster9546]

Great commentary Q, this is why I F$@% wit u! U R ABSOLUTELY RIGHT especially with the ATL 💩 that's exactly what it was giving I love how u r not afraid to call a spade a spade IJS. If u know u know blessings from San Diego keep shining!!

[@novalove4790]

If it was something quick, I don't understand why Ruth Chris would be the go to. As much as I love T-Boz, when I heard her on insta, it didn't give racism to me. We gotta be careful about pulling the black card UNNECESSARILY.

[@klassyred8069]

In the corner not the corner 😂😂😂😂!!!!

[@cuteartsyguy]

Well, I never understood the hat rule … so I agree with T Boz … But why not just say : “M’am, we don’t usually allow headwear at the dining area so please keep that in mind for next time”. Also, why would anyone else really care about other patrons wearing a hat?? I never notice or care about that stuff myself. Let people dress how they want, and stop micromanaging adults!!

[@TrollNearU]

My goodness that bed is beautiful those sheets and covers are just beautiful

[@Holyspark9_2.0]

Thank you for giving us news about our culture ❤

[@klassyred8069]

Not the fool la la 😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@certifyme1003xs]

I would have just left.

[@jazzylady5245]

Funky next time you film in Your room, make your bed up. Rich ppl make their beds up😂😂

[@BabyBeyonce09]

Rich people like this 🤚🏻do, but not like this 🖐🏾 😂😂😂😂 (Joking)

[@genacook9309]

This commentary is for the mature. One has to look at both perspectives. Although we were not actually there, but highlight the specific things that were shared. And thank you for the feedback.😊

[@tythompson3038]

This definitely wasn't racism or racial profiling. She was just out of dress code and her being a celebrity didn't change that fact. What I am actually really disappointed in was how she was trying to be petty and vengeful towards the restaurant. She believes that because of her influence that her fans will take her side, and it'll effect the restaurant in some way. Why else keep showing the Name of the place over and over again? I love T-boz but Tionne could've handled it differently.

[@cocomamacita365]

I was too. The waitress in Marina Del Rey took our order in all black with white cat hair all over her uniform. She came back with my burger. She came back with no hair on her clothes. When I opened my burger to dress it the cat hair was all over the meat of my burger. Once I discovered it as she walked away she never came back. The sent the black busboy to take care of us for the rest of the visit. I’m one to over compensate. I say thank you and I tend over tip. Her name rhymes with panda and hope to God she doesn’t work there anymore. As we left she was on the same escalator steps up from us. She was gloating and flipping her hair. She knew she was wrong and had gotten away with it.

[@laranich]

The problem is that a lot of people do not understand the rules of etiquette in public places coupled with the casualness of everyday dress now. Men take off all hats inside-dress and casual hats. Women are allowed to keep formal dress hats on inside. But since most women no longer wear dress hats, it’s a rule that does not apply really in society anymore. Baseball caps are casual and should not be worn by anyone over the age 18. Love T Boz but she’s been in the biz long enough to understand public attire for a celebrity in public spaces. 🥩

[@positivethinking7732]

Everyone who has ever ate at Ruth Chris knows there’s a dress code

[@SimplyBrina30]

Does racial things happening Northbrook? YES but also a dress code is a dress code ether move to the bar or order take out

[@mrshoose2158]

I agree Funky, in upscale restaurants they have dress codes, STRICT dress codes

[@jessified619]

Q, you hit the nail on the head. The couple of times I happen to see Tboz in the city, she was surrounded by a huge entourage and had on a baseball cap (now why you need an entourage to go the Apple store is beyond me lol). I'm sure this was the case when she went into Ruth Chris and MAYBE they assumed she'd remove the hat once seated.

[@daniellejusbnme9921]

She thought her celebrity was just enough to make an exception!!!! lol chilleee NO-

[@Nubiangirl14]

What a nice midday treat.

[@manuelloweryperez2846]

Ruth's Chris was very racist when I had dinner at the restaurant.

[@ohitsvee2]

I AGREE with everything you said

[@SmileySaidIt]

I would’ve just ordered it to go if I was that tired and didn’t have my hair done. Idk, I live life in a way that’s not complicated lol. This is complicated for no reason.

[@GrayedSchool]

That location is terrible against “us” that’s why we don’t go

[@305JustMe]

I’m with you Q. If a few entertainers and their entourages come in it seems reasonable to put them in the same area.

[@fustigmawithdrlott.]

I went to Ruth Chris and they asked me to remove my headscarf. It seems to be their policy. I carry a letter from my doctor explaining my alopecia and presented it to them and they allowed it. Can’t speak for T Boz --only my experience.