"I never give a tip to the waiter... it encourages celibacy," plate 1 from Les Habitués Des Cafés 1851

"I never give a tip to the waiter... it encourages celibacy" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, part of the series *Les Habitués Des Cafés* (The Café-Goers). Created in 1851, this satirical print depicts a scene in a Parisian café, highlighting the social commentary and wit that Daumier was known for. The lithograph shows a group of men seated at a table, with the central figure engaged in a humorous conversation while holding a cup. The image is a study in the social dynamics of Parisian café culture and is characterized by Daumier's distinctive style of bold lines and expressive figures.