Thanks...yes I have tipped 20 or more if the price point is low and ashe was a great experience...just wondered what others thought.
So, I was just wondering if tipping is always expected,...and if so , how much does one normally tip? I do not go for high end providers (250-500$), normally I try to keep it at $150 or less. And does it make a big difference to tip a regular,...does it make future experiences better.
Tipping is never required, but I always do. I tip what I figure is appropriate for the occasion. It is pretty hard to figure that dollar amount out when you're meeting a new friend. In my opinion it's tacky to hand money and say "here's a little something extra", so I usually put "X" in with the donation for time, in hopes that she will remember me when I return.
but it is always nice when someone does.
I would say the times that call for tipping in the hobby are:
When seeing a lady who works with an agency. (Remember, they do NOT keep 100% of the donation, usually 50%)
If you see the lady on some sort of special.
If the lady showed you an out of this world time, and has rates that are really reasonable.
I would say- for me- the best tip is a stellar review. Or, simply seeing me again. 
Tips are never expected but always appreciated and the best tip is a repeat visit. She will make a lot more money if you see her again than if you give her a few extra bucks.
If you feel she went out of her way to show you a good time or it makes you feel good to tip, do what feels right but don't feel obligated.
The people I tip are people like restaurant servers and other service providers who are paid a very low amount by their employer and depend on tips to make up most of what they make. The hourly rate for an escort is far, far higher than minimum wage and typically she decides how much she wants to charge.
I typically go different places for a therapeutic massage weekly. For a massage costing $50-$70 I typically tip $10-$15 if the massage was at least decent and there was no HE or sensual touch involved. Today, the therapist scoffed at my tip, holds out her hand and says most clients are tipping $20-$30. I figured 15%-20% was OK for for therapeutic massage tip. Am I out of touch?
The best tip is repeat visiting. If a gal happens to be someone you see on a regular basis, getting her a bottle of her favorite inexpensive wine or some other small token of appreciation is nice.
But again, these are added perks.
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Tipping is always nice if you feel someone went above and beyond in providing excellent service, too.
I agree repeat visits are a nice way to show application.
If she has an amazon wish list available, you could get her something from that too.
Instead of tipping I would suggest you could either try seeing her more often or you could try booking a longer appointment in lieu of a tip.
Thanks everyone for clearing this up for me....a repeat session is a great show of appreciation.
What I have trouble understanding is why a hobbyist will post a shill, or worse a review, for a provider who's operating UTR and specifically requests no reviews. (This is assuming the session was good, thus there's no reason for a review for the purpose of warning other hobbyists.)
But back to tipping... I'm in the repeat-business-is-the-best-tip school of thought. Along with giving public props to providers who give exceptional service--when they're not UTR.
I've said it before and I'll say it again...it's just a giant repeat week after week except when I post one. Regarding reviews you'd have to give us an example before I would post in support of you. That would defeat the purpose of you defending UTR's. Just don't see it but feel free to PM me with your counter argument.
But back to tipping... I'm in the repeat-business-is-the-best-tip school of thought. Along with giving public props to providers who give exceptional service--when they're not UTR.
That will prevent reviews or discussion of her on the board.
I always scratch my head in wonderment when a provider claims to be UTR but keeps their review profile up. Same goes for those that claim to be retired.
UTR is just that. Under the radar. How can that be if I google your name & Bam! There you are. Found ON the radar. (so to speak)
... afterwards she asked you to please not write a review as she didn't want new reviews at that time... you'd tell her to delist herself if she doesn't want new reviews? And if she didn't delist herself you'd write a review?
If I find her through TER, to me that says she has an active website or active ads running. And as far as whether or not I would write a review, that would depend on the specifics of the situation. For example, if I thought she was making the request because the review would be poor or at least not up to what she typically got then I would go ahead and write it. In other situations I wouldn't.
As I said, this hypothetical was for when you had a great session. If the session were not good and especially if it were contrary to her other reviews, I would probably write a review also.
And there are different shades of "UTR". Not everything is black and white.
if a service provider sets their own wage, a tip is not required, if someone sets the wage for the service provider, then a tip is in order.
In this business these two scenarios exist, but keep in mind that tipping a lady that does not set her price, means she probably has a pimp and do you realty think she will get to keep her tip?
One might look at agency ladies in the tipping category, but would be willing to venture and educated guess that the ladies do have some say in what they charge.
All that being said...I would have to think about tipping a lady for YMMV services not normally on the menu should they occur!
NOTHING is ever black and white!
Non hobby example: I went into a diner once and had lunch the lady that served me told me she owned the place and liked to meet the new customers. When I was finished with my lunch I asked for a desert menu and she stated she did not have a desert menu and asked me what I was looking for. I said apple pie and ice cream. Her response...let me see what I can come up with as she walked out the diner door and across the street into the grocery store. 5 minutes later I had my pie and ice cream. I left a nice tip!
I sometimes do freelance work as a hairstylist/MUA and some of us set our own rates, It's highly recommended that you tip us.
So I'm not too sure on this statement;
"if a service provider sets their own wage, a tip is not required"
IF the services renders it, I always tip and most likely go back for more!
I am older, but not unwilling to change if a point strikes me squarely!
In the original add the op mentioned that he stays with the $150 and lower. it is just my opinion but her goes; if the lady is $500 she is fortunate to be exceptional looking and have other attributes that justify the higher price. She is less likely to need to get the rent paid. The lower cost provider who is working just as hard but was not blessed with model looks is more in need and just a deserving. If the service is great and the price is low throw in a little extra. She gave you all she has, be a decent guy. an extra $20 will help her more than it hurts you.
Thanks...yes I have tipped 20 or more if the price point is low and ashe was a great experience...just wondered what others thought.
I know the written word is sometimes taken the wrong way but correct me if I understand your thought wrong.
Ladies that are prettiest have the highest rates?
IF I understand that correctly, I am not sure it rings true. Some ladies are porn stars and their rates are higher. Some agency ladies rates are higher and some ladies thin the herd with a high rate so the number of inquiries is low and manageable. I have seen ladies over 500/hr in ages from 20-50 and thin to thick. A stunning 18-20 year old that is new and green is probably charging less than an average girl next door type that knows what she is doing, no?
The basis of tipping should be rendered on how much a lady charges?
My experience is people live to their means, the more they make the more they spend. I understand your premise in theory that a low end provider would probably benefit more from a tip IF the tip is the same amount. Now if the tip were a percentage base; 10% is 10% and would impact providers the same wouldn't they
In my message I said the high fee ladies are blessed with great looks and other attributes that allow them to charge more. It could be reputation for "once in a life time" or some other special benefit combined with looks. A stunner who is rude and selfish will not gather a good reputation and may not be successful at that price where a girl nest door can wow the crowd with her level of attention. It is not just looks but looks is the biggest part of the price difference if the service is the same. Hope that clears it up....
Most girls say tipping is not required but I know of one that guys tip her all the time and she loves it. I have never tipped her once but do other things of equivalent although knowing that most of the guys that see her tip her money and I don't it puts me back down to the bottom of her list - oh well. It is a high ender too.