Tipping SP's

[greengiant]

What is the rule of thumb here?

10% , 15% rule what applies. Do you give before after the time spent.

I have had ladies refuse a tip, It made me feel really, really bad?

One thing is for certain cimsw always gets me in a generous mood. Thanks gg

 

[Prophet]

Although I think the hobby is expensive enough as it is, I will leave a tip for a number of things, including CIM, greek, and even just all around good service. The regular menu without anything special, no tip. I consider an upsell for additional service to be an enforced tip.

I have never felt bad about not leaving a tip.

 

[freestuff]

Yeah, RS, another thread on tipping.
There is no rule of thumb.
Actually, I would guess that less than 50% tip and if they do, it's probably around $20 on top of $250 (so that's less than 10%).
If you do tip, you should do after the deed. It makes most SPs nervous if you tip beforehand because she then will be wondering if you want more than she's willing to offer. And tips should reflect on service provide. Would you ever tip a server before you pay your bill?

 

[fuji]

I never tip SP's. I sincerely doubt it will make any difference to the quality of service either.

SP's care a lot about repeat business and will treat their regulars better. For "he's a good tipper" to even register, you would have to be a regular already, at which point, I am guessing she's already doing everything she's ever going to do for anyone for you, just out of appreciation for the repeat business.

How often you book her will matter a lot more than whether you tip.

 

[Cloakndagger]

I normally tip half hour sessions where I seem to go over the time or extra services like CIMWS etc.

Give after the session... you don't tip the waiter before she serves you, do you? Unless they ask you on the spot if you want something extra like greek and want money upfront which normally doesn't happen to me.

I remember a girl letting me stay for an extra 15 min and when I was about to leave, I tipped her and she gave me the biggest smile. I'm like, were you not expecting a tip? lol

Tipping like this works best with agencies since the agency rakes a cut. If you become her regular you could get away with half hour sessions turning into 45+ min sessions for only an extra $20. She'll definitely want keep taking you overtime as long as she's not booked back to back.

 

[Mikehorn]

I never tip SP's. I sincerely doubt it will make any difference to the quality of service either.

SP's care a lot about repeat business and will treat their regulars better. For "he's a good tipper" to even register, you would have to be a regular already, at which point, I am guessing she's already doing everything she's ever going to do for anyone for you, just out of appreciation for the repeat business.

How often you book her will matter a lot more than whether you tip.

+1. It's crazy expensive already. These are not waitresses or cabbies scraping to get by.

 

[fuji]

Other people can do whatever they like, obviously, but there IS one situation in which I will give an SP a tip.

That is if at the end of the session she says, "So, are you going to give me a tip?"

I will hand her a few dollars from my pocket in exchange for that very valuable information that I should never, ever, ever book her again.

 

[massman]

Other people can do whatever they like, obviously, but there IS one situation in which I will give an SP a tip.

That is if at the end of the session she says, "So, are you going to give me a tip?"

I will hand her a few dollars from my pocket in exchange for that very valuable information that I should never, ever, ever book her again.

I'm a pretty nice guy, but the only time an SP asked me "so are you going to tip me" was aftr a very lackluster session,during which I realized she was way too buzzed. I wasn't happy, and upon being asked forthe tip, I said sure and gave her five bucks. I never even do this when faced with terrible service in a restaurant, but I'd just dropped 240 for a poor session , and a message had to be sent. She was also subsequently let go from the agency.
Topic has been done to death, but keep in mind the hourly wage of these girls is orders of magnitude more than the average waitress, I hardly think a tip is expected. The donation is the payment for the service. Ive never had a classy girl even mention a tip, let alone expect one. In fact, more often than not if I leave more than expected, they alert ms I've left too much. I tip cabbies, wait staff, bellhops, and the person who cuts my hair. I don't tip my lawyer, doctor, accountant o mechanic. These are professionals who charge a professonal fee. If I'm Extremely satisfied with service, then I show it.

I can't remember who it was, but a while back an SP membe here, well respected, said tips are always appreciated, but never expected.

 

[OutForFun]

I agree with Fuji (word's I never expected to type). Tipping is for people who are paid low hourly wages and need tips to survive. Tipping in this business is stupid. I didn't tip my last painting contractor either.

Once I tipped a lady that I liked but it was more to get on her 'in' list as she was a little hard to see. However I soon regretted it as every time I saw her again I felt obliged to tip and realized I had essentially upped her price.

 

[Buick Mackane]

When I see an escort trying to balance on 6 inch heels, it's tempting to tip them. :eyebrows:

 

[Rockslinger]

Yeah, RS, another thread on tipping.

Yup, these tipping threads are popping up like weeds on my lawn.

 

[GG2]

Makes as much sense as tipping your lawyer who you already pay $500/hour.

 

[Rockslinger]

Makes as much sense as tipping your lawyer who you already pay $500/hour.

When it comes to women, men have no sense. Wouldn't surprise me if some men actually tip their lawyers if she is female. You know, to try and buy her affection.

 

[massman]

I really think it is unfortunate that anyone would feel obliged to tip since they feel that they have involuntary upped the price of a service.... For those who feel uneasy about tipping, my advice is to show your appreciation in other ways. When you really feel that the SP has gone above and beyond in some way (i.e. she was accommodating under exceptional circumstances, you stayed well over the time you have booked, she offered you a service that is off-menu, etc.) then tip her and let her know WHY you are doing it so that you are assured that she will not expect it from you every time that you visit.

Hope that helps! :happy:

Great post alona!

These are the situations I definitely do tip. While I never ask for, or expect "off menu" service, there are other ways a girl goes the extra mile. Eg. I book a session, then some shit comes up at work, making me late, or need to rebook, then I'll def tip if she is cool about it. Another, say going for Sog 2, I'm taking a while (I'm getting old ya know) and she is patient, and despite the fact we are closing in on the deadline, she ignores the clock, and keeps a relaxed environment till we are done, tip.

In General, just being extra professional, going that little extra step to accommodate, that deserves a tip. It could be 20, could be 120 whatever.

 

[OutForFun]

I really think it is unfortunate that anyone would feel obliged to tip since they feel that they have involuntary upped the price of a service.... For those who feel uneasy about tipping, my advice is to show your appreciation in other ways. When you really feel that the SP has gone above and beyond in some way (i.e. she was accommodating under exceptional circumstances, you stayed well over the time you have booked, she offered you a service that is off-menu, etc.) then tip her and let her know WHY you are doing it so that you are assured that she will not expect it from you every time that you visit.

Hope that helps! :happy:

Excellent advice.

 

[smilybob1]

I usually don't tip but on subsequent visit I would bring them a gift or a gift certificate for a spa or store, usually something they enjoy or need (yoga wear, Apple store, etc)

 

[shack]

What is the rule of thumb here?

10% , 15% rule what applies. Do you give before after the time spent.

I have had ladies refuse a tip, It made me feel really, really bad?

One thing is for certain cimsw always gets me in a generous mood. Thanks gg

This guy is a shill/troll for Cachet trying to get clients to feel tipping should be more commonplace.

 

[Rockslinger]

This guy is a shill/troll for Cachet trying to get clients to feel tipping should be more commonplace.

In my business we call that a "planted question".

 

[mickmasterson]

(For clarity - by "tip" I mean a completely discretionary sum, above her agreed rate, given as a show of appreciation.)

I agree with a lot of what has been said above.

I stopped tipping SPs and MPAs a while ago. I prefer longer sessions, and they're expensive enough already. The best show of appreciation is a repeat visit.

 

[sasemohan123]

Agree with: tipping if you can and when very happy with exceptional service.
Not agree with: as a rule of thunb, as an incentive for good service "next time".

It should be an indication for appreciation for a "job well done", not as "socially expected" nor as an investment in the next time.

Aloma M: the term "tip" as used by SOME MPs are a disguised word to skirt around the by-laws, do not take it "literally": what would you call a tip on top of the fee (as many MP goers do tip) tipping on top of tip (?).