The best tip, is a repeat visit.
I tip people whose base pay is low, like restaurant servers.
100% agree. Imagine hiring a lawyer, getting a $400 bill for his/her services, and then saying to the lawyer, here's an extra $50.
From businesses who have provided ongoing service to my company over the year, my company often gets a end of the year (non-monetary) gift,
thanking me for my business. Only in the hobbying world would the opposite be the norm.
I do give an end of year monetary gift to my trash pick-up provider.
Actually my tip was more than four hundred bucks, but just like when I tip hookers, it was for going above and beyond the call of duty, but back to tipping lawyers, once I had a lawyer do an exceedingly good job representing me and he did it for what I considered well below "market rates", ie a "few thousand" where I believe he could have charged me in the five digits if he had chosen to. I was so happy with the results (and the rate) that I wrote him an extra check for $500 and told him to "take himself and his wife out to dinner on me". He accepted the "tip" gracefully and I always knew I would have an attorney who would "always" take my calls. lol
I tip providers much the same. I don't really make it a practice to tip most of the girls I see, especially if they are the ones setting their own rates and they are in the "sweet spot" of market prices, IOW not significantly below what other women of their caliber are charging, but sometimes I have a girl either knock my socks off, or who charges so much below what I know she "could" be getting, I feel obliged to give her at least a little something extra to let her know I appreciate her.
There is no consistent answer, its your experience. You have to decide for yourself based on what you took away from it. It's as simple and honest as that. Sometimes that will be large tip, other times mid grade, and when warranted absolutely nothing. Unless you want a robotic provider. Oh how dudes hate that, plenty of reviews to point that out.
What separates this from real life , do you tip outside of hobby based on each occasion? Whether you've used , patronized a service related business before or wish to? Not much different.
I've had enough repeat encounters where they were on their game and tip accordingly, and then for whatever reasons off game and tipped lower with same hooker , based on that fact.
Some offended ,others appreciated my being honest if they asked why.
The most common tip in my experience is guys rounding up by the hundred, like if a donation is 350 they leave 400. For longer dates an extra hundo is common as well. Sometimes after a date if a gent wants to show his appreciation he surprises me by buying something off of my wishlist or sends a gift card. None of these are required but are always deeply appreciated and I agree that repeating is a fantastic way to show a provider that you enjoy your time together!
I agree. Merry Christmas to all. Xxxxoooo, Tayshin
I don't tip, because providers can choose the prices they want for the services they want to provide. In addition, their case is different than jobs in which tipping is a substantial portion of income (like waiters/waitresses for example). I don' tip my dentist, or my plumber, ... If I do not like their services, I go elsewhere; if I like their services, I will repeat. Same thing with providers.
Its like the review last week where the guy saw a girl that was $400. She said she wouldn't do anything for under 600 even though her website said differently. He basically told her to go away and then she finally agreed to the 400.
At the end of the day he still gave her a $100 tip so he gave her 500. If you read the review he sounds like a total sucker and if your the girl you are like wtf - you had the money the whole time, talked me down and still paid me more??
...Somehow I missed that review, but I cant imagine how there could be a $200.00 dollar difference in the cost of service, are there some details that aren't stated ?
I never expect a tip, but it always a nice gesture. Thoughtful gifts are always nice as well. I have one gentleman I see on a regular basis and he usually brings a bottle of wine, a new book, and a $50 gift card to Target or my local grocery store. He has also brought treats for my pups. Much appreciated!!
I always tip the first time. However, I find all too often, a provider doesn’t acknowledge or even give a simple “Thank You” for the tip. If they don’t even notice, why bother?
I will still repeat, but for the rate ONLY.
Clark
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on this specific topic because like most topics presented here, it's relative. Again, we are all only experts in our own experiences, so I can only attest to mine. It's important to be clear that a tip &/or gift should never be expected; however, if a guest comes bearing gifts, who am I to deny them? In my experience, when I have received tips, it's usually a bill that is graced by none other than Mr. Franklin. Typically, for me tipping is more frequent around Christmas, Valentine's Day, and the summer. What happens far more frequently is someone bringing a gift to our date (my fave being a lingerie set I can change into), or purchasing a gift post-date. However, for me, my favourite tip is when a friend books again within the same month or even week. Everything else? That's just icing on the cake.
Oh, and to the client here that stated they do not tip because it goes unnoticed; I am sorry that has happened to you. That is always something that should go acknowledged I think. In previous experience, I have often waited till after the date, usually in a "thank you" email to mention it. Personally, mentioning that during a date would ruin the experience for me.
LJ, xx
