On tipping

[pkrain 962]

Is it often clients leave tips? Just sort of curious. The most of a tip I ever got was 20$ b/c a guy spent an extra half hour past his hour with me. :icon_rolleyes: I figured being new I'm probably not yet likely to get guys that have been in the business long/know me long enough to start tipping-- or there is the possibility I just need to hone my skills. Is there a difference for tipping between independents and anyone in a spa/agency etc?

 

Is it a common thing for you other girls though?

[CristyCurves 169032]

Tips are like the business itself, unpredictable. Getting them or not isn't necessarily an indicator of anything, nor is their amount. That can vary greatly. None of us ever expect them but certainly appreciate them. When I'm given a tip it causes me to believe I've surpassed his expectations, I hope:) If a gentleman overstayed his welcome by a 1/2 hr then he should have offered you a half hour fee, if you have one, but that's just my opinion, but both should be aware and are responsible for keeping track of the allotted time.

[Guest Lep*******1**7]

I usually leave a tip unless the session was a real disappointment. And sometimes that is my fault too and I leave the tip just the same.

 

S. intimacy is one of the most generous things a woman can do for a man, so she deserves to be appreciated for this gift give, through genuine thanks, a big smile and a tip too.

 

We tip taxis, waiters and on many other occasions, so a fair tip is the way to go with the beautiful women who has welcomed you into her arms and made you feel so "mmmmmmmmmmm good. I don't know about you, but I don't feel too sexy after escaping from one of Ottawa's cab rides.

[Ice4fun 78396]

I am not sure there is a definitive answer on this it is very subjective I think. For me personally I can't say I always tip but have on occasion... I will more regularly bring a small gift perhaps wine or lingerie or even some flowers especially if I happen to know what the lady likes but to be honest It's not something I do all the time.

 

If the lady is someone who I have seen more regularly I have been known to be generous on a more regular basis but to be honest never really thought of it as tipping... more just something I like to do.

 

I don't think ladies expect tips or gifts but I have never seen one disappointed by one.... and let's face it the lady's we meet go to great lengths to make us happy too.

 

Just my Opinion

 

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[Mister T 45020]

Is it often clients leave tips? Just sort of curious. The most of a tip I ever got was 20$ b/c a guy spent an extra half hour past his hour with me. :icon_rolleyes: I figured being new I'm probably not yet likely to get guys that have been in the business long/know me long enough to start tipping-- or there is the possibility I just need to hone my skills. Is there a difference for tipping between independents and anyone in a spa/agency etc?

 

Is it a common thing for you other girls though?

 

I gather the tipping thread didn't yield results to your question?

 

As Cristy mentions, 20$ tip is shortchanging you IMO for a half hour overtime, and i'd agree a full amount for the half hour should have been covered - i've done so when going overtime on dates; example covering the balance between 60 and 90 minutes rates.

 

As for spas, tipping is usually standardized (most spas i know in Ottawa and Montreal) if there isn't an all inclusive rate (CMJ in Ottawa). Best practice when dealing with spas is to ask as it varies.

[roamingguy 300291]

For me (in addition to the donation of course ;-) ) I leave a gift and tip

What I tip, well that's private between the lady and me

What I give for a gift, well I read a lady's website, and see what she'd like.

But it has included gift cards for Victoria's Secret, La Senza, La Vie En Rose, Sephora, Chapters, Air Canada etc.

I also bought clothes once for a lady, but sized wrong so lesson learned, stick to gift cards LOL

But the answer to your question is tipping and gifting, it will differ from client to client. But if you do receive a gift and tip, it shows he appreciated the companionship you provided. But don't expect or count on it, that way it's a treat, a surprise when given, and you aren't disappointed when not given...if that makes sense

A rambling

 

RG

 

Additional Comments:

@waterat

 

The ladies I see would much prefer the gift cards I listed

But if one day I became a professional male companion (ladies faces turning green with illness at the idea LOL) BPS, Gander Mountain and Cabalas Gift Cards would be appreciated ;-)

Of course I'd only get them in denominations of $1.00 and that's because they don't make 25 cent gift cards LOL

All in fun of course

 

RG

[loopie 15358]

I never tip the first time with a woman. Payment is always done upfront (in my experience) so I would feel tacky giving her an extra at the end. It would feel like I was giving her a grade or something. It would just put an awkward ending on the whole affair for me.

 

With my regulars I usually tip every now and then just to show my appreciation for their continued good service.

 

I don't see tipping as something that should be expected in this lifestyle. Other than agency workers, escorts set their own rates. So if they want more money, they can just ask. It's not at all like a job as a restaurant server where they are paid less by their employer with the expectation that they'll make their money from tips.

[Mister T 45020]

I never tip the first time with a woman. Payment is always done upfront (in my experience) so I would feel tacky giving her an extra at the end. It would feel like I was giving her a grade or something. It would just put an awkward ending on the whole affair for me.

 

I feel the same way on first meetings. Though i always booked quickly afterwards if it worked well for the both of us.

 

With my regulars I usually tip every now and then just to show my appreciation for their continued good service.

 

I don't see tipping as something that should be expected in this lifestyle. Other than agency workers, escorts set their own rates. So if they want more money, they can just ask. It's not at all like a job as a restaurant server where they are paid less by their employer with the expectation that they'll make their money from tips.

 

Though tipping isn't expected but nice with independents, an extra gesture works well for me (homemade gifts, gift cards and the like once i get to know the person more) and is usually well received as well.

 

On an added note, someone once said (can't remember whom right this minute) on another thread that while tipping isn't expected, repeat visits works as well to show appreciation of one's time spent.

[fr33yay0 1172]

I tipped about.... the first 4-5 ladies... none even bothered to say thanks. So I stopped...

[mrgreen760 37785]

Yes, I think a return visit or visits is a pretty good tip.

 

Peace

MG

[Triple HHH 12345]

There has being times when I haven't tipped or brought a gift, I do try to book if possible a visit more than a hour.

 

If possible at the time when meeting someone travelling to Island I have given a Bridge Pass to help with expenses plus a small gift like something from the Island i.e. Anne of Green Gables Chocolates.

 

As I have mentioned at present I do have a regular here in Charlottetown, I feel pretty lucky so I try to Surprise her with a gift when I can. So far it is mostly Gift Certificates plus a certain kind of Chocolates.

 

As you you can see with all the replies everyone treats tipping a little different.

[VedaSloan 119179]

True story:

 

A gent once gave me an envelope and when I counted it, there was $100 too much. I told him so and he took it back.

 

Now if I notice extra money in the envelope, I just say thank you.

 

The only time I ever wished clients tipped more was when I worked for an agency and I wasn't keeping the entire fee.

[Boomer 33202]

I do tip on occasion, and have given gifts (chocolates or flowers) to some one I see on a regular but occasional basis. Sadly, there are many industries today where it has become the rule rather than the exception, a bit of an import from the states. I think it's almost a habit and as such has lost it's meaning, a way of rewarding exceptional service.

 

As for a first encounter, that's almost like an interview. If she gives a credible service then subsequent dates will ensue.

[fortunateone 156618]

Is it often clients leave tips? Just sort of curious. The most of a tip I ever got was 20$ b/c a guy spent an extra half hour past his hour with me. :icon_rolleyes: I figured being new I'm probably not yet likely to get guys that have been in the business long/know me long enough to start tipping-- or there is the possibility I just need to hone my skills. Is there a difference for tipping between independents and anyone in a spa/agency etc?

 

Is it a common thing for you other girls though?

 

 

Yeah, that 20 is not a 'tip', it is a sign you need to be more in control of your clients & sessions, to the point of actually telling them 'all good things must come to an end' at the half hour mark. Don't worry about being called a clockwatcher or getting a complaint, this is a guy who knew exactly what he was doing, and pushed to see what he could get away with.

 

I had a friend who actually would stop and collect the extra $$ for extra time when a client seemed to need more or was at that point of going over, because she knew that there was a good chance he would not either have it, or pretend he didn't or 'forget' that he owed more for going over time.

 

 

regarding a real tip, then repeat biz, being on time, not double booking, not going overtime unpaid, these things help get repeat biz. if you allow one to make you go overtime, and you are not being compensated for it, you get a sour feeling which can affect other client experiences with you. If you allow someone to make you go overtime when you have already set up another appt for a certain time, and this overtime guy didn't compensate you, you may also miss that 2nd appt and the 2nd guy thinks you are flakey. You get a poor reputation in his eyes as well, he doesn't repeat because he couldn't rely on you to be on time for prearranged appts.

 

Those loser guys who make you go overtime then don't compensate do a lot of damage, being called a clockwatcher for allowing a guy to only stay the time paid for is just something to ignore. If someone asks when first contacting you and they use that term, just decline the appt. Anyone who mentions it or asks about it, to me, is a clockwatcher, who watches the clock in order to try to stay longer than the paid amount of time.

 

All new sps get the predators. It would be better to not use any words in any of your ads that indicate you are new to the biz or young, because that is when they come out of the woodwork lol

[Phaedrus 209521]

Slight hijack... for those guys who don't feel inclined to leave extra in the envelope for whatever reason, writing a reco usually seems to be appreciated. It helps the rest of us out, too :)

[Andee 220524]

I've always said, tipping is not expected, but appreciated.

[Gabriella Laurence 301887]

Yeah, that 20 is not a 'tip', it is a sign you need to be more in control of your clients & sessions, to the point of actually telling them 'all good things must come to an end' at the half hour mark. Don't worry about being called a clockwatcher or getting a complaint, this is a guy who knew exactly what he was doing, and pushed to see what he could get away with.

 

I find it funny when I read on some review boards that the session felt rushed and she was a clock watcher when they only booked for 15-30-45-60 minutes. I mean, isn't it the time they paid for? If you feel like you need longer not to feel rushed or you would like to spend more time with the lady, by all means, book a longer session.

 

I also think there's a huge difference between someone reserving a lady's time for 30 minutes and finishing on time versus booking an extended dinner date and going over.

 

If I offered sessions of two hours or less, especially the short ones under an hour, I would definitely finish the appointment on time with the expectation of being compensated for the extra time (for example, 30 minutes). Basically, the longer the session booked, the more flexible I am with my time, within reason.

 

Jenny, don't let people intimidate you or push you around by saying you're being a clock watcher.

[Exotic Touch Danielle 31676]

A tip isn't required but when given regardless of the amount I do appreciate it

But if he has stayed a half hour past the time agreed upon then he should have paid for that half hour unless you didn't mind the time spent with him

[Kellyxo 11682]

Easiest way to deal with this is as the time for the allotted session is up (half hour mark), ask if he would like to extend. He may have lost track of time and its our responsibility as the provider to be aware of the time. He may not have come prepared financially for the extra time.

 

If the time somehow gets away on the both of you, a true gentleman would offer to pay for the upgraded time without an issue, and tip on top of that. Regardless if you enjoyed your time with him or not, it is time that you could have been taking another appointment.

 

As for tipping in general, I will disregard political correctness here and say that for myself (and what I hear from other providers) it is very disappointing not to get a tip.

I do remember who tips...it not only makes me feel good that I was recognized for my good service, but it builds a stronger rapport and appreciation for that client. I would go so far as to say I do expect a tip, even $10-20 tip says to me that you appreciate my service :)

 

I would never receive any kind of luxury service (restaurant, salon,, massage therapist, luggage carrier even) and NOT tip!!

To show a provider that you appreciate their time and effort with a financial gratuity speaks volumes! I would give someone who tips priority over someone who does not, just a fact of life. If you went to a hair stylist over and over and didn't tip, do you think they would be falling over themselves to serve you because you repeated? Probably not.

 

Repeat business, reco's, flowers, chocolates, etc can be helpful/thoughtful ...but cash is king when saying thank you for a wonderful experience, in my opinion.

 

Thank you to all the gentleman out there who tip! It actually is very very appreciated! :) xo

[Athos 108589]

The question of tipping is one of those questions that just keeps coming back.

 

My practice is generally as follows. When seeing someone for the first time, I bring enough to tip. If the service warrants it, I will tip. How do I determine that, well, usually I ask myself if this is someone i would like to see again. By service, I don't just mean physical services, but rather everything that happened between us: including atmosphere, connection, did I enjoy our conversations, etc. In short, companionship. Did we hit it off.

 

On subsequent visits, I'm likely to simply include a tip in the envelope. Of course, gifts, wine, flowers, are always nice.

 

Athos