I'm interested to know how often and how much people tip.
Never                                              
Only for good service
Only if you want to return
Always
10% or less
10-15%
15-20%

First, I only suggest tipping if you are 100% sure you will see the lady again. Otherwise, there is no reason to do so. That being said, if you wish to tip, 15% would be about right.

Tip if you felt the service you received was worthy of it.  The better it was, the more you should tip.

10% is the low end and 20% is the high end, as you indicate.

As for never seeing the person again, well you never really know for sure, do you?

Call me cheap, but I rarely tip anymore.  Most of the women I see state clearly that tips are appreciated, but not required, I take them at their word.  Many sugggest simple gifts they want, not the car, just the gift card (Starbucks, Victoria's Secret, Bed. Bath and Beyond, etc), that makes a good ice breaker.

In my early days I tipped, expecting that it would make return trips easier.  Strange but once you tip once, it is expected every time (no matter the performance), and mentioned when it isn't offered.

I've yet to have a lady turn me down for a second session if a tip isn't given on the first.

Tipping is a nice gesture, when it is warranted!

i tip only if i know i will see this provider again. Usually around 30%

Only for exceptional service.

Ok, I haven't tipped or given extra gifts yet but these are my questions:
1. Is it different between agency and independent? If agency I assume they get a cut and so a tip would be more valued and important for the lady, than an independent that gets all?
2. From what I can tell looking at a lot of ads, they ask to leave the donation coming in and never to discuss $ with them after. Are you supposed to tip on the way out, like oh by the way, fishing in your wallet for cash, here's something extra? It seems so blatant to me. Of course I wouldn't tip on the way in without knowing if it's good or not, not that dumb. Or, is it better to throw in a little extra in the envelope when coming to see her the NEXT time because of how good last time was?
3. So that raises my question about gifts, do you put the envelope on the table but separately fish out the gift and hand it to her?

Sorry if these questions were already discussed before, I didn't spend time searching like I know I should. I didn't remember seeing this addressed in the faqs.

If you're pre-disposed to thinking you might leave a tip, tuck the cash in your front pocket.  When you're all done and getting dressed, slip your hand in your pocket and hand over the tip with a "thanks" and a goodbye hug.  Tipping is more awkward for you than for her -- she will be grateful, no matter how you deliver the bonus to her.

1) many suggest that agency gals are more deserving of a tip, because they split their wages.  Hmmm the indy gal is paying all of her expenses, an incall place, internet advertising, TER membership (yes, since the don't write reviews, they pay for this).  I know of many top class indies who now work with agencies, simple to avoid all the details.  If you want to tip her, do it because of the service she provides, not how she chooses to conduct her business.

2) extra gifts, not a problem.  I usually make a presentation at the start.  A bottle of wine - no problem if she enjoys it with me.  2) Victoria's Secrets lingerie, ususally welcome, and frequently leads to an impromptu fashion show!  3)  Cash is a bit different, keep it quite and concealed, pass it over during a goodnight kiss.  By this point, if you are in LE trouble, by your original gift,, little else could make you position better or worse.

-- Modified on 1/24/2007 7:02:16 PM

Well put.

I had tipped 20% to agency workers and 0 to indies. I'll give 20% across the board going forward.