Have the tip in your pants pocket.  When you are about ready for the departing hug and kiss, reach down and palm the cash so that it is in your palm as you kiss and hug.

As you move away, move the hand with the tip down her arm to her hand and force her palm open and slip the cash there without making any reference to it.

You'll get a hell of a big smile if my experience is any indication.

If it is being done in appreciation of what she did for you, and you plan to see her again, there is no need to make any special deal about it. Put it down by her stuff.

If you want recognition and gratitude, tell her she did a great job and hand her the extra money with a thank you, that was wonderful. It is not a problem to hand a girl money at the end of the date - if you are LE, she is fucked at that point anyhow, and what would she do, end the date and not take the tip? That makes no sense.

I am not good about how I pay. If it is someone I know, I tend to just put the cash on the dresser at the end of the date (unless it was really wonderful and I have been fucked simple, then I might forget and need to be remined, which is embarassing); if it is someone new, I just lay the money down when I arrive. I never use an envelope, and I rarely tip. When I do, I just lay the money down with the donation, or put it wherever I put the original donation. I have had ladies ask what that is, and even one who refused the tip(!!). Don't ask me why, because I have no idea. It was someone I continued to see regularly, whose prices were too low, and eventually she did accept more money, though never what she deserved. Retired now.

zig

...and put it in her hand during the kiss goodbye.
I have reached into my wallet while still in the bedroom and handed it to her then.
AS a previous poster said at the end of the session it's no big deal to hand her the money. Up to this point I have not had any provider complain about my method.

This is a big plus. Since your a newbie I thought this would be a good point. An Agency lady does not get all the money but a portion of it. That portion varies depending on the Agency. If you want to see this lady again this tip will ensure continued good service. It also might make her day and improve her service for the next guy. Who wouldn't feel better about what they do when they feel appreciated and cared about.

For an independent lady the best tip is coming back to see them but the extra money is greatly appreciated and put you on her favorite list fast.

Best way depends on incall or outcall. Always remember to put your envelope ahead of time don't wait till after. Since your new it's better to get things started on the right foot. The tip can be put on top of the envelope after or placed in her hand on the way out. A nice thank you and kiss i'm sure will be given in return.

Thank you in advance for being such a thoughtful man

Kisses Haley

Agree with Mr. Fisher and Haley

Best way is to slide her the tip at the end while you are saying your goodbyes.
I also agree a tip is never expected but a pleasant surprise when it does happen but the best tip indeed is a repeat visit.Not a dumb question at all.

Is there any appropriate amount to tip?

I have checked my recommended tip chart, and did not see a line item for this ~smiles~

So, is there an appropriate amount to tip?  Is there an inappropriate amount to tip?  

Haley - thanks for the mention about the agency girls, it is easy to forget that they do not get the full amount.

With the money in your left hand

simply hand it to her while the thumb on your other hand is up her ass.

No need to ruin things for the rest of us by tipping. The prices are already so high so there is no need for tipping on top of that.. The best tip is to repeat..