Agreed.
We see this every year around Lunar New Year.
If you’re paying attention, you’ll see that more than a few girls will tend to work a bit harder and with a more positive attitude. Because they believe how they start the year will impact the entire year. Some of them will even work more hours because of this.
During Lunar New Year is the only time I actually bother with an envelope. And I go to the bank and get brand new 100s and 20s. Then I use these bills, unfolded, in a fresh envelope, to pay the girl(s). Crisp, clean bills are considered good luck.
I remember one girl years ago was feeling like her luck was bad. Because there were some Bay Area Kgirl trolls (yes, they’ve been around that long) who were saying disparaging things about her. This was negatively impacting her attitude and her business. I had seen her a couple of times. But a girl I saw a lot was good friends with her. So, I heard a lot about how she was doing.
What this girl ended up doing for the Lunar New Year was telling her customers that she wouldn’t charge them. Her service that day would be her gift to them. But she had a little box near the door if they wanted to put any money in it. This, she believed, would rehabilitate her luck.
And, yes, my Vietnamese friends are definitely the most diligent in their new year preparations and celebration of all the Asians I know. When I have a Viet pro in my rotation (haven’t had one for a number of ears now though), I make it a point to see them at least once during the new year celebrations to help her boost her luck for the year.
And I *always* tip something (with a crisp, new bil) during Lunar New Year. This contributes significantly to being considered a Lucky Customer. And it almost always positively impacts how that girl treats you for the rest of the year. If you’re only going to tip Asian girls occasionally, I strongly suggest doing so during the Lunar New Year.
Still, as always, everyone should make their own choices. There are no guarantees in life. Even fewer in this business.
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