likemfurry

I get where you’re coming from, but I don’t think asking for tips is such a big deal. In most service industries it’s completely normal- bartenders, hairdressers, even delivery guys expect tips. Why should masseurs be treated differently, especially when most of them aren’t making a fortune off the base rate? I’d rather know upfront that tips are appreciated than assume they’re fine working for pennies

Ultimately you're there for a massage, and paying for a massage. If you start hinting towards something more than that then its fair game for them to mention they're price. You can take it or leave it. They're not there to build your self esteem and make you feel wanted. You can hire a skilled escort for that. You can't expect them to leave it up to you to "tip" an amount at your discretion especially in a $70/hr place in which they get a third of. My 2 cents.