I've included one of many links on tipping.  There is a search feature for all boards. Here's how it works, back on the main newb page, you'll see near the top a blue box that says search. Click on that, than for subject enter "tipping". Then for days change it from 30 to 360.  You'll get a whole year of discussions on tipping.  Now to answer your question. I don't tip. Also the common response to this question is, "the best tip is to book another appointment with the lady" I will bring a gift, nothing over the top, usually under $25.00.  Many ladies have a gift page on their web site, and will list stores they like to shop at from Vic Secret, Home Depot, Borders, gift cards always work and are easy to slip in the envelop along with the Benjamin's.

I know that most providers say that tipping is not required but appreciated. But is it common practice to tip after an enjoyable appointment? If so, is there a generally accepted amount or percentage?

A lot of people will disagree with my take but I think you should tip if the service is good. I use 20% as a rule of thumb but have tipped anywhere from 10 to 35%.

Now my take on tipping is this, if you're at a bar you get drinks weather you tip or not but if you're a good tipper the bartender gives you better service!

I know a lot of people will argue this fact and say thats what you're paying them for. In my company I pay my employees to do their job but I still give them bonuses sometimes. You'd be surprised what a few 100's will do for moral and production. I think if you go over and above what is required the service providers (any service, not just escorts) will go over and above as well.

I'd only tip if the service was more than I expected.  I'd also tip an agency girl 20% because she's likely only taking home 50% of what you put in the evelope.  If an independent provider wants more for her service she can always raise her rates.

Its always plesent, and greatly appreciated.


BUT


If you find that you wernt going to tip the lady in the first place, and you are put in the awkward position of being asked...well, your just going though that gals finacial juicer. Grow a pair and dont give in. Your not a money lemon.


Thats all.

Best to make more appointments!! I'd be more inclined to tip if I knew I wouldn't be back, sort of like a consolation gift!! LMAO!!! Sounds bad but just meant as an appreceation for the effort, just not what I may have been looking for.

There are a few things I look for when I decide if I'm going to tip a provider or not.

How the provider speaks over the phone,
If she's on time with our session,
How our rapport goes,
HER PERFORMANCE,

If all four of those are met, when I'm exitting the door, and after we share one final hug, I'll pull a twenty out my pocket, and thank her.

It's always unexpected, and you can tell the young lady is really happy.

I'm of two minds about it, but keep in mind I'm very new to the scene since coming back after 15 years away.  Back then, an hour cost $150-$200 and it was normal to leave a $20 tip.  Now it's up in the air.  I certainly buy the earlier poster's point that it's a service and we should tip as we would in a restaurant, where I always tip 20%.  What I've done so far is split the difference by bringing a nice bottle of wine.  The last time I brought some Vodka (which I left unopened) and instead of leaving $300 (which I could have because I booked it through BGFE) I left the full $350 because I wanted to be generous and implicitly say to the gal that I was potentially a long-term friend and not a penny pincher.  So I guess you could say I'm feeling my way through this.  

I tip the lady who cuts my hair. I tip bartenders, waiters, and waitresses. I even drop a dollar in the kitty at the sandwich shop. But I just can't bring myself to tip an escort provider. It totally kills the GFE/PSE illusion for me. A part of me even sees it as somehow demeaning.

On the other hand, I always bring a little gift, which I put in a simple gift bag, again to preserve the illusion. And I always put a little extra in the envelope. Around here the going rate is 300/hr; I put at least that much in the envelope for any provider whose fee is less. Otherwise, I put in an extra 20 for every hour I pay for.

I guess you could call this a tip-in-advance. I like the thought that, when my escort counts the money after I'm gone and finds that little extra there, it comes as a nice surprise and she thinks good thoughts about me.

This was a good question for newbies. I personally always put extra in the envelope. My first provider thought I made a mistake, and was thrilled to know it was a tip. I think it would be better if it's viewed as a bonus, as opposed to a tip.

I would feel awkward tipping 10% on a provider and 20% on a meal, but leaving extra in the envelope is like receiving and unplanned "employee bonus". No awkwardness at the end, and no expectation.

If you're looking for GFE, then treat it as one.

Well said BuckinDC!

Keeping in mind that it has been a few years now since I have been a provider and the economy was better back then - just now starting to think of starting back up but I never once expected nor wanted a tip, a gift nor had a wish list. But it seemed that 90% of my visitors, would always tip, it went from as high as double my hourly fee to $20. Some would bring flowers, or gifts instead. As wonderful as it all was and as extremely deeply appreciative I was of every single thing any one did for me. My favorite as someone above listed was when they just became repeat customers!! That is the biggest compliment of all! But no girl is going to object to being tipped! Especially when the provider is a student or has other little financial issues going on. I think if you go with lower end providers tipping is more likely to be expected than with higher end - just judging from my friend base.

Unless you are really on cloud 9 after your session and it would make YOU even happier inside to tip - I would not worry about tipping.