then this is a very contentious topic.

I tip when I feel that the gal has gone out of her way to perform excellently, or given extra time, or both.

Most gals state that tipping is never required, and many clients feel that tipping is wrong; or they feel that gifts like flowers, candy, jewelery, etc. are more appropriate.

It's a never ending debate.

While some ladies may be generous with their time and others not, how many gents care to make a generous donation, especially if the service has been exceptional? Do you pay more always, sometimes, never? Do you make extra donations on subsequent encounters (assuming there are such encounters)?

It's all about the service and the how I connect with women.

If they are both great, she gets a tip, If the service is OK and there's a little connect I would see her again and see if we do connect then tip.

My ATF is the only one I tip and tip well.

it may come to be expected ... if you tip for "great" service this time and don't the next, does that mean poor performance?

not being at all egotistical, my tip is treating each lady as a friend and trying (an very often quite successfully) to make the session as pleasuable to her as she will allow ... often the fireworks are actually appreciated by each of us.

but always appreciated.  If someone tips me once and does not another time, would I assume my date was not happy?  No, because my attitude and performance dont vary.

I would just conclude that this time the gentleman is a tighter financial spot than previous times.

Do tips / gifts affect anything?  Well, this is a service industry ...

Lina

I ALWAYS tip, because the service is ALWAYS worth more to me than the gift. I also ALWAYS try to personalize my time with a lady (w/ a CD, cheesecake, whatever). The tip promotes a good feeling initially - the extras are remembered.