I am new to this hobby. Is tipping expected and if so what is the right amount?
It is entirely up to your own discretion. If you feel that you had an outstanding evening with a lady, by all means, give her a generous tip. I will usually tip about $50, sometimes more depending on the lady and the length of the date.
No one will turn it down but they will all tell on the board that it isn't required or expected.
Usually if I feel like the session was really nice and I'm gonna see her again then I tell her I will be making another appointment very soon. Most ladies like this as well as a tip as you are always safe, screened and she knows who you are instead of the stranger earlier.
I've also seen on the board a 20% tip is what a lot of guys do that leave tips.
Gifts are cool too if. Some that have websites ask for gifts like lingerie or gift cards...etc.
I generally tip according to the session. But it's neve a set amount for me, its more like if theres cash to spare and the services were worth it.
Thanks for adding the gifts. I tend to do that more as it's a little more personal. One sweet lady that I will be seeing for the second time at the end of this month, listed gifts on her website and I followed it when I first met her. It delighted me so when her eyes got big with me bringing her some goodies!!!
It is not expected but seems to be appreciated. If you choose to do so, do it simply because you truly appreciate her company. Do not do it expecting any special treatment. If something special is offered fine, but if she feels there's any pressure, things could get a bit uncomfortable.
From a provider standpoint, tipping is NOT expected, everything I ask of you is in your donation given 
Anything extra would be out the kindness of your heart!
If you have a great time with a lady and she really goes out of her way, perhaps with a little extra time, outstanding "service", scheduling you on her day "off" ect, then yes we appreciate it greatly.
Do I remember who tips well? YES. Will I bust my a$$ to fit him in to my schedule? YES.
Do those that don't tip get anything less than my best...not if I can help it.
Hope this helps!
xoxo,
Steph
That the difference between an escort and a prostitute. Before I used TER, I was with this CL chick and just before she was about the blow me, she asked for a tip. Shocked, I said you did not do anything. She frowned and gave me a lackluster CBJ. I gave her 20 dollars and left out. Now she was not an upsell, but the fact that she EXPECTED a tip without service is crazy.
Believe me, if she does a good job, you will give her tip...I always do and I AM CHEAP!
upselling/hustling for a tip...to me they are one in the same.
xoxo,
Steph
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I only find it mildly irritating when done after service, but when done before it is upselling pure and simple.
We don't expect it. We might agree to meet a little later than we normally would or make a little extra effort to schedule because we know a guy has gone a little farther for us -but I don't think the service is any different. The avg tip is 50 and sometimes more but even a $20 says "thanks" makes us feel good.
Good Luck, Erica
When giving a tip or let's say a gift card to a department store, do you place it in the same envelope as the donation? I think the tip or gift should be a little more personable. But then again I would not want to offend a provider by handing it to them. I feel this would be more so on the second visit, because you enjoyed it the first time and want to return again with an extra "Thank You"
Mark