Assuming you pay the provider upfront (which I understand to be the preferred way of the providers) by placing an unsealed envelope on a table/counter/whatever, how do you go about leaving a tip after the session has ended? Do you bring along another envelope just in case the session is great, and leave it in the same place as the other one on the way out? I would imagine handing her a naked bill directly would be a no no.
It may be awkward, but by the end of the appointment, she has a pretty solid feel that you're not LE, so if you give her cash, she'll likely take it, say thanks, and give you a peck on the cheek
I fold the tip and discreetly lay it in the same place I put the envelope-- One noticed and gave me a cheerful thank you, the other either didn't notice and found it later, or noticed and didn't say anything. I would have felt awkward handing bills directly and I'm sure some providers wouldn't want you to do that- though point well taken that after the session they are probably convinced you aren't le.
Question- What amount do you usually tip? I've done 20% so far as tipping restaurant service is my only significant tipping experience. I've read exhorbinant amounts in some reviews but wonder about the truthfulness there!
Yeah... she has a pretty good idea at this point! Very funny! Little Phil is right... you can just hand it to her or slip it into her pocketbookor tuck it into her bra... good that she knows that you're doing it...so that she appreciates you all the more. Tips are classy, but never expected (and rare on a first appointment), gifts are also very sweet... like a gift card to Victoria Secret... chances are she'll model what she bought for you the next time...
If the session is good enough to merit a tip, I would not expect the peck to be on my cheek. lol
I didn't want to presume that the girl is easy...
I've always prepared an extra envelope and left it on the table on the way out in view of her. I feel it's more discreet. To hand it to her directly, I'd feel like I was in a strip bar or going to a street walker. Makes the whole thing less like a transcation and more intim.ate
Don't leave a tip! I mean it! I never tip Indies as they keep the entire donation. I will tip an underpaid Agency provider but only if I'm going to repeat. Tips are never expected.
Geez.. some of you guys are such pussies. Ruin it for the rest of us.
Best tip or gift a client/hobbyist can give a provider is their repeat business. 
Hang on here.. let me understand. So by leaving a tip to show his appreciation for a great session, a gent actually takes on the characteristics of the female sex organ, along with completely ruining your own personal experience in the hobby??
You can feel free to hobby your way, but don't act like others' choices infringe upon your own when they clearly do not.
I'd say about one in ten gents tips anyways, and I would never expect it or ask for it. It happens a minority of the time, and does not affect your time with me whatsoever whether you do or don't. It's a personal choice.
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Marea
Have you ever thought of doing something nice not because you have to or are "supposed" to, but just because it will make you feel good, and brighten someone else's day? For example, at a restaurant, is it expected or required to leave 25-30%, even 50%?? No.. but if I enjoyed myself and want to do something nice, I will. Why? Because I can! It's no hardship to me, and it means something to the person receiving it.Yes, most servers make a ton of money in tips (I know- I've been a waitress). They're probably not struggling. But I still enjoy giving a good large tip on occasion because I know it will be appreciated, and it's not my place to judge their financial position or income.
Or think about a homeless person on the street.. do you have to give them money? Of course not. There are people who have probably never given money to someone on the street in their entire life. But if I have a fifty dollar bill in my pocket, and someone clearly needs money, I've definitely given it to them. It's not my place to analyze whether I am "obligated" to give them money, for I clearly am not.. or whether they "deserve" the money, but just knowing that I can give it to them and it will surprise them in a good way, and help them out- why not?
The point is, doing something nice should have nothing to do which obligation or need. It should be simple, a gesture of kindness for no other reason than to be kind to someone.
Just my approach..
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Marea
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