The Rebecca saga Part 1

[@BlaecOleander]

Rebecca is one of those low-key kind, but emotionally-constipated anime characters if ever I saw one 🤣 What an emotional rollercoaster

[@siiriparkss]

She was definitely a hard read when I first met her. Stay tuned though. She warms to me lol

[@KatieCottingham]

@@siiriparkss She comes off frustrated undiagnosed autistic to me. I've met a couple of women that turned out were missed because of the exclusions put on women. I'm glad she warmed up and look forward to seeing more! 😁👍🧡

[@Bellllllz]

@@siiriparkss omg fun!

[@MizukiLovesDraco]

@@siiriparkss I feel almost like she works a job where she has to use a LOT of emotion and getting your hair done is such a treat and you can really just relax. So maybe that's the time when she recharges to use all her extra emotion at her job to avoid getting overstimulated or something?

[@m0L3ify]

@@siiriparkss Oh good, I was afraid our worst fears would eventually be confirmed lol

[@Neffectual]

The feels of the "please, I just want my hair done, I don't want to actually be a human today" - too real. And good job continuing to be professional and nice; so many people have got my business (and eventually met the me without all the masks and social anxiety) by continuing to be nice when I was having a Not Human day.

[@Felivii]

Having a Not Human Day is totally fine, being snarky and rude is not.

[@annacarter6559]

stay at home or only talk to your parents on those days,

[@Neffectual]

@@annacarter6559 nice job assuming all disabled and/or neurodivergent people aren't capable of living independently. Also, given that there are fees for cancellations without enough notice, and someone might not know they're having a bad day until they wake up, it's pretty unrealistic and ableist to demand people just stay home. And maybe they can't afford to cancel, so they suffer through an appointment on a hard day, and are grateful when someone does them the kindness of letting them just sit, and be, and doesn't expect them to be chatty and fake it.

[@bamflr]

​@@annacarter6559 This is a good idea on really bad days! In the case of pre-booked appointments (especially when cancellation fees are involved), I imagine this wouldn't always be a reasonable option for some, though. Things like the extra big tip at the end definitely seem like the way to go.

[@bamflr]

@@annacarter6559 you and I must have really different experiences working retail! That's fine, of course! I'd personally hate this - it so often leads to the karen type customers who remove the tip at the end instead, as a verbal promise on their end isn't binding.

[@AmethystEyes]

Rebecca seems like the kind of person who would help an old lady cross the street when no one else would, but then when she’s thanked, she says “whatever!“. 😂

[@anshumanagrawal346]

Ikr

[@PlantKitty]

As a neurodivergent person, apparently sometimes this is how I come off by mistake, because I'm not good at small talk and tend to trust professionals with what they do. The client might just be autistic

[@amandatownsend5132]

Ya I could 100% see me acting like that on accident like the you don't have to narrate comment could easily have been meant as I trust you don't worry just do what your good at but came across wrong

[@simplystreeptacular]

Or ADHD! I'm not autistic but we do a lot of the same/similar masking behaviors and sometimes I just run out of energy to be "on".

[@tulip811]

You don't tell them to stop narrating

[@steph678]

@@tulip811 some autistoc people may. Hello. Its is a spectrum, some people willbe lower on that spectrum and come off as rude without meaning to be due to a lack of understanding social rules

[@Arialous_2022]

Thank you for sharing. I tend to be over hyper cuz I’m an extreme extrovert, so reading your comment actually helped me on this specific subject. I would associate the low energy with disinterest, but now I see that’s not the case😊

[@soulfoodsmama2980]

Girl the struggle is real. 😅

[@siiriparkss]

yes it is lol

[@KatieCottingham]

I kinda relate to Rebecca because I get being too drained or scattered or depressed to really emote "normally"; apparently my masking wears thin in those times and my constant questioning of whether my feelings are correct for the situation decreases because my give a damn is nowhere to be found. I've never been able to afford tipping that much, but I've definitely tipped a few servers almost the whole ticket because they were so nice despite my grouchy or disconnected responses. Great service deserves recognition and I always try to do so to the extent I can. 🧡

[@braceletlife28]

I see you!

[@anona2017]

It's one thing to not be able to have the energy to be friendly in your tone, but this character goes beyond that and criticizes her several times. It's very rude.

[@glitzyglam7827]

Same here. I can totally relate. You just get so tired of showing the “ proper” emotion or trying to please ppl ..

[@Burnerbaby]

Sometimes, you just run out of masking energy. I probably come across like this more than I’m comfortable admitting but a job well done deserves to be rewarded, even if we can’t muster up the energy to to outwardly show how much we appreciate others. I make sure to tip large if I know my mask slipped.

[@allyssacook5350]

That's why you can't judge a book by its cover. She turned out to be decent and appreciative. 🥰🥰🥰

[@naymeequillo]

Social anxiety, ADHD, autism or just having an off day can cause this behavior... And you were nice and professional about it all the way! 🥰

[@Surfer669]

Rebecca takes RBF to RB Personality. But she really has a heart of gold.

[@siiriparkss]

Yes she does

[@staciebrooks2583]

Can we get another Rebecca video? I’m already invested lol.

[@siiriparkss]

yes soon!

[@ngw03]

The “silent appointment” option was invented for this person…

[@applespotty2232]

i love ride shares and salons that offer silent service, it's so considerate of neurodivergencies from asd to anxiety and i've certainly utilized it lol

[@monicafamalett855]

I did not know that was a thing! ❤️

[@schrdngrskat3847]

What is this option? I've never heard of this? 😮

[@cassandrahepp6445]

I've met a few "Rebecca"s in my life. The latest was a girl I worked with that I thought HATED me. After getting to know her a lot better, I realized she was one of those "hard on the outside but soft on the inside" types. I'm looking forward to seeing how this plays out for you.

[@Alexander_Rogue]

I love the Rebecca saga. I remember the first episode on tiktok I saw of Rebecca, where it was like a longer version of this conversation

[@DDizzleBig]

I lowkey relate to Rebecca. I do try to be nicer, but I have to be "on" so much that sometimes you just need to be a blank human for a while.

[@3katfox]

Oh my God I have had several clients like this (insane tips and all) I eventually fired them though cuz I just couldn't take the stress of dealing with them, I was walking on eggshells whenever they came in

[@destinieroseify]

lol my best friend is like that. You would think they hated you by the tone of their voice. If you look at everything Rebecca said but imagined it in a sarcastic/conversational tone, it was actually a really nice encounter.

[@IsomerMashups]

In one video, you perfectly highlighted the difference between nice, kind, and polite.

[@cookymarie82]

Short of the, "you don't have to narrate," and sarcasm, I probably come off similar. Not particularly friendly and don't want to talk. Although I'll talk back to a degree, answer questions. After knowing me a while, a lot of people tell me that they initially thought I didn't like them.

[@bethanylaska3734]

The ones who give me no emotional nonverbal feedback are the HARDEST, I get so anxious when I can't tell if they love it or hate it! Glad this one worked out well for you! 🎉

[@ArtistAtPlay]

The best example of the difference between nice and kind that I've ever seen.

[@gamingwhilebroken2355]

That’s like me, everyone thinks I’m angry all the time, but I’m usually not. Women cross the street when they see me, but like, I’m gayer than a parade in June… it’s just my face and voice.

[@ccmarcotte]

As someone with a pretty flat affect who comes off as disinterested, tipping well is imperative to making sure professionals in the service industry know you appreciate their work.

[@Nattyzeenha]

I relate so much to Rebecca. It takes me so much energy to leave my house and do stuff, I feel so drained and empty inside I just don’t have the energy to reply to people specially if it’s things I’ve already said before.

[@RebeccaLyn]

As a Rebecca and a retired cosmetologist this video resonates with me. Lol. I had a client was ever 4 weeks for cut and color due to short hair who I had over 10 years. She was always like this. Never talked, never leaned much about her etc.

[@lynnstapleton4962]

It would be interesting if the customers reaction to a stylist would be featured on utube. After moving to a town in Oregon recently, I discovered a hairstylist that was incredibly rude and self absorbed. She hurt my feelings and ruined my day for honestly no reason. I am not like these customers on these clips. I am in my late sixties, always punctual, tip usually 25% and make no unusual demands. I don't care what happened to her prior to my appointment. All I wanted was good service and perhaps a little conversation. All in all , I just wanted a positive appointment experience. She was rude, kept talking to anyone but me at our very first appointment. I never went back. I paid her in cash and included a generous tip. Never never bothered to say goodbye as I walked out the door.

[@alentia_thegreat]

I would love to see this!

[@alexismartinez7092]

That’s beyond

[@simplystreeptacular]

Kudos to the poor hairstylist for whom the sum total of direction I could muster was "please fix it." (Spoiler alert: she did in fact fix it! Thank you Lauren, you're amazing!!)

[@audreylasseter7776]

I have a client like this, she works night shifts yet schedules 9am appointments so she can sleep and get her lashes done. She always seems upset when she comes in but always tips well and rebooks with me

[@mynx369]

Wow! That tip came as a complete surprise because of her attitude it seemed as if she wouldn't have tipped you at all and actually hated (too strong of a word...couldn't tolerate) you! People never cease to amaze and surprise!!!🥰💖

[@oniebalonie8901]

LMAO that “oh okaay” had me a little weak

[@mirawind9126]

I can relate in a weird way. I love self checkout but last night I was tired and got unreasonably angry because someone disabled the mute button on the robot. It's not always about you it's just that sometimes people come off as rude because they're trying so hard not to scream "please just shut the * up!" I try not to do this to a stylist or in general a human but she realized she was being rude so at least there's that.

[@dakotahs.4185]

Rebecca reminds me of how people say I act. I usually have a monotone and sarcastic voice.

[@missaniebananie6473]

1:43 THE PLOT TWIST 😂 some people are monotone introverts

[@annabelw5088]

😂😂😂 this is my favourite one yet 😂

[@starstruck101]

I can totally relate to this. Ive got social anxiety so whenever i go for any beauty treatments id just like to be left to my own thoughts but everyone in the salons are always so talkative that i cant seem to match upto them and end up feeling too overwhelmed

[@RR-ex2uv]

I love the conversation pivots you do 😄

[@RR-ex2uv]

Also this particular person seems like someone who is extremely uncomfortable being vulnerable

[@thehousespouse]

Rebecca has not had her coffee yet, and it shows. 😊😂

[@nataliejaggi387]

I find that the people who usually come off like this don't even realize it 😂😂 eventually I'm like yep that's just who they are lol

[@victoriajenkins1424]

I know, at least with kids, when you get the affection of the shy, withdrawn, crabby, boarder line rude kid, it’s like you’ve accomplished something great. Seems like it’s similar in this case.

[@HandyHelons]

This is why it’s important to just try your best to be polite ❤

[@AngelJimenez-cs4yq]

As a medium masculine guy who goes to the salon for the extra skills and professionalism but hates small talk, I feel attacked rn 😂

[@twilight1527298]

I'm so looking forward to you posting part 2!

[@libertychic8926]

Oh Rebecca, Rebecca....boy how u warm up! - Funny I seen the other parts way b4 this 1st one. So I know how things end up! 🥰

[@mickyo7171]

When I go to the stylist, I just want to sit, be quiet, and relax. I adore my stylist and tip well. With that said, in the beginning I just said that I have a migraine, when I didn’t, so I didn’t feel the need to chit chat. It was nothing against my stylist, I just needed time to chill.

[@fukushuu_bara]

this is my fav series! love your work, on youtube and your hair services

[@vanessaarnell]

Im so happy that you made this video. I am a mom of four grown children. When they were little , I breastfed all of mine , I only had someone say something once. I replied back , "does anyone ask to hide you away when you eat ? Yeah , I didn't think so, so , why would I hide my baby from the world while he /she eats.

[@sh3967]

I really want to be a fly in the wall for when the clients see these videos.

[@MaraCares]

I teach adults and one lady would come in and always, always look at me with this grimace and seemed frustrated, judgmental, or bored in every class. On the last day of class, she came up to me and said it was the best ESL class she ever took and I was her new favorite teacher.

[@Be1smaht]

I'm like this 😂 no bs just honesty

[@LydiaMorsman]

I like this. I can come across aloof, I don’t mean it at all, I just struggle with expressing enthusiasm for anything, even things I love. I’ve been going back to my hair stylist for years, I think she knows I like her… I hope she does!

[@sanza4594]

the narration is good communication

[@tarajperson262]

I feel Rebecca. Sometimes, I just want my hair done without talking. The place I currently go to, I always leave with a migraine due to their hair wash station. Nicest students, but hurry up. LOL😅

[@nicolina2942]

Lol i wish i was rich enough to tip that good HOLLY 💀

[@dancingbymoonlt]

Rebecca is my spirit animal

[@TheNocturnalOracle]

This is me during the week. I don't sleep well and i often give off rude and apathetic vibes but I'm just so tired. While i never say mean things i guess my tone gives the wrong vibe.

[@misih6308]

I feel so seen. I put so much effort into smiling and not coming off that way on my bad days that its exhausting! Dont get me wrong the idea of someone thinkin i was rude makes me nauseous but some days i wish i could just act how i feel, just robot mode and showing my gratitude in a way that doesnt require smiling 😅

[@meimurphy]

Kinda gave me Eeyore vibes. Love it. 💕

[@Giovannax427]

Sounds to me like she has a high profile job and just doesn’t have the tolerance for small talk lol

[@OnyxNemesis]

Most of my clients are like this and it actually gives me anxiety. Like omg is this the time she actually hates it?

[@dsur89]

The funniest thing about this is is she's complaining about things that stylists do and the only reason they do it is because of awful people who don't understand and she gets it

[@MsLoverPower]

This is kind of me sometimes, lol 😆 Beesh face but happy 🤣

[@violetheise4717]

So, I can come across and kind of cold and harsh (I don't mean to), but I always tip well... So, I kind of see things from Rebecca's perspective. I don't think I'm ever *this* cold and harsh, but it's still a thing

[@MommeeMadre1]

I tipped a lady the same price as my cut- and she said NOTHING. I mean i didn't want her dancing and crying, but... nothing! It left me wondering if she thought i made a mistake... and LET ME!!!!

[@applespotty2232]

i go to the same body mods place for my piercings every time and everyone who works there is so so grateful. they'll get a 10% tip and say "thank you for that :)" they're just such kind people god i love body mod profs lol

[@chatterboxbudgets]

Wow! I can't wait for the next part!

[@Br0nto5aurus]

Your videos have gone from "all Karen all the time" to "this customer had a bit of an attitude". 😆I can't tell if you're running out of Karen stories or you just aren't used to being tipped really well. I tend to do my own hair, dog grooming, cooking, etc., but when I find a hair stylist, esthetician, dog groomer, waitress, or other service professional I like, I tip 100%. I want them to be happy to see me on their books or in their section, even if I ask stupid questions, make a mess of my table, or my dog is difficult for grooming. This also helps them remember me better, so they tend to do things like add extra olives to my salad because they remember I like olives, or stock up on a specific kind of fabric for bandanas for my dog because I said I liked the pattern.

[@siiriparkss]

Not out of ideas. More to come 😍

[@puggirl415]

Case in point. Awesome!

[@kellybraille]

You know that that sort of tip is uncommon (obviously, because you said that's why you do it.) So why the condescending tone, about her "running out of Karen stories" or just not being used to being tipped very well. Uh... no, she's probably not used to it. Why would she be? Half of your comment was bragging about how you do it to stand out from everyone else. Jeez. 🙄

[@CaptBecks]

Bruuuuuhhhh I was trying to figure out if I went to the salon without remembering because I swear this is me. I don't go by Rebecca but I have the most major RMF and my default vibe I give off is "please get away from me." 😅😅 I don't mean to be mean but I have to put in a lot of effort to appear friendly and normal. 😅😅😅

[@Harudodo]

As someone who's orthodontist just kind of did stuff without telling me what exactly they were doing and putting in until after, I would very much appreciate the narration 😅

[@theundone777]

Sometimes we are doing our best, but we are just SO TIRED. The only way we know to be human and communicate is to tip well so that you know that we know.

[@lanam6479]

Rebecca pays people to abuse them, so they keep putting up with her for the tip.

[@billyloomisotherdaughter]

I love Rebecca.

[@endeeray4295]

When she said you don't have to narrate everything you're going to do, Um it's," Yes I do", bc the minute you don't, then it's you doing something without telling or asking.

[@krystenburkhardt-hansyn]

Nice. I am so over those types of people.

[@naly202]

The female version of Severus Snape

[@Seras_moon]

This is me when I run out of social attitude

[@puggirl415]

I'm reading a lot of excuses for this behavior. If you know you are unable to mask due to your issues why not just be honest and humble with the stylist so they can empathize with you? I have definitely said that I am feeling really low and need to just be quiet if they don't mind. If you're aware of your feelings (tired, worn down, can't do the "mask") then it seems like a choice to make others try to guess what you need and walk on eggshells until they figure out what you need. If it's a choice you don't have to be peppy just honest and kind.

[@alexismartinez7092]

@ the REAL Siiri Parks I love you!!! I want you to do my hair next!!

[@samanthalopez8346]

I imagine half the job of a stylist is putting up with personalities that sit in your chair

[@meredithcrofootmiddleton]

This made me actually lol

[@acesinger6092]

Oh…well that was unexpected😂

[@purdledragon]

Yeeeeah, I think I may be a Rebecca. I have Aspergers & terrible social anxiety, I'm like - do the thing, don't make me talk any more than absolutely necessary & let me just sit quietly & watch the magic happen without being small-talked at. I'd like to think I'm a bit more tactful than her though... I mean, I have to be because I can't afford to pay almost 100% in tips to make up for it. 😜

[@bekahgarcia1338]

That’s funny cuz my names Rebekah and I’m like that but I actually love your bubbly personality too 😂

[@sourpatchkid394]

I want to what’s going on when I’m at the salon.

[@tarledamanley2832]

It's me hi I'm Rebecca its me🤣🤣🤣 I get drained and don't feel like talking sometimes so I show up hoping to not have to talk but I still appreciate you and your work though lol

[@loverofmyths]

What a bizarre interaction lol, I thought this was gonna end by you kicking her out for being rude

[@Ingrid-bs6br]

I am Rebecca 😂

[@wayfareangel]

mmm, yeah, that's how every conversation I and my other autistic friends have goes lol It's why we mostly talk online now. Tone tags are amazing.

[@ninaschust3694]

Introvert, on the autism spectrum - could be me on a down day.

[@HelennaRose]

She was probably hiding. I worked in customer service/service I ndustry and a couple people want to be super low key. Meaning like Natalie Merchant. She wasn’t rude. She was looking down and hiding her face because she didn’t want to be noticed. She handed me a business card to sign up for a credit card.

[@NA-lj4kk]

I am genuinely curious about how I can relay this to my future stylist when I don't want to talk but don't want to come across as rude. I feel bad but Id rather just be quiet and get it done and over with lol

[@dragonprincess8205]

Ask for a silent appointment. Its a newish thing starting in ride shares and salon and they will only talk if necessary to do their jobs

[@MichelleTheGinger]

Riiiight!!!!

[@dianakuipers3765]

A 100 dollars tip on a 120 dollar cut. Mindblowing. I'm glad we don't tip in the netherlands.

[@Takapon218]

Honestly slay 💀

[@dragonprincess8205]

I feel so off kilter after reading the comments because i didnt see anything wrong with most of what she said. She was just direct. This is how i often speak if im not with someone who askes me to mask to go out so i don't embarrass them. My default is a smile though so might be taken different from me.

[@jasminewilder5329]

Miserable people be miserable but at least it ended well lol

[@mahina7435]

Omg if a customer gave me this horrible attitude I would not do her hair no matter how much the price is. It’s no surprise that she gave no tip!

[@dragonprincess8205]

What do you mean no tip? She tipped 100 dollars on a 120 bill thats like a 90% tip

[@suzq2744]

Mean as hell but at least she tips good💯😆

[@conga781]

love story

[@doogledog101]

the tism

[@blueribenaberry]

Good lord, these comments!? Depression, neurodiversity or lack of “spoons” does not ever excuse this level of rudeness. And this absolutely IS rude, horribly so. You can be reserved, blunt, direct, etc without being bitchy & cheeky -this character isn’t the way to do it. This is shocking!

[@lilaw4987]

Snarky people, if you can't be kind, just be polite only, and shut up the rest of the time. PLEASE. 😮