Tipping

[Racketjock]

If I have received good service and a job is done well, from my doctor to the guy that mows my yard to the sexy man that curls my toes, then I enjoy the opportunity to recognize that service provided to me through giving something back in return. That may be a monetary tip, a written note of thanks, a referral to another who asks, my continued repeat business, a gift card, or a small token of appreciation that I learned has meaning for them. I value people that give of themselves authentically and skillfully in service to others and do what I can, when I can to recognize that. I encourage you to do what feels right to you at the time.

[Odinochka]

Forgive me for sounding like a shit, but why the hell would you tip someone who is making 200-400 USD for 2 hours of work? If it is a weekend shift, then it is 1500-3000 depending on the man in question...and that is not 24-48 hours of continuous f*cking. I do not buy the notion that tipping will give you preferential consideration with an escort. This is a first-come, first-served business...and the notion that you having paid above negotiated rates in the past entitles you to certain things is bogus.

 

Just my .02 cents...

[+ DickyF]

This is an interesting topic:

This profession goes by a "straight wage", there is no raises platform, yearly bonuses, company offered retirement programs, paid vacation, sick pay, etc... It would seem unusual for people in other professions to refuse or not expect those general benefits~

Imagine telling a potential employee that there is no growth potential, no raises, no benefits offered, no room for advancement and then asking them, "so, shall we get to work then~?".

Escorts also accrue overhead costs of ads, websites, travel expenses, gym memberships, clothing/grooming, toys, gear, suites, slings, lube, fuel expenses, extensive non-paid communication time with Clients before and after meeting, non company provided cell phones and service deals etc...

$300/hr might seem like an extravagant hourly wage but then again, they may not be working 8hrs a day, 5 days a week and may have three or more ad sites they are paying for at gold or platinum prices and for every city they travel to~ It add up~

Some cities have studio apartments costing $1,000 or more for a 450 or 600 sq' studio unit, (utilities not included)... Cities like Seattle, Chicago, NYC, DC, etc are becoming increasingly expensive places to live~

I guess male Escorts could charge what women do: $600/hr+ for high end female courtesans... and expect a non refundable retainer for cancelations, no shows and schedule changers~

Check out some of the better women's ads and rates sometime~ It's an eye opener~! ...and they still receive tips~

After all... As employees, we do have the right, option and perhaps obligation to advocate for ourselves and others in our industry just as others do in theirs~

It's easy to suggest that escorts simply raise their rates but does simply raising their rates really work~?

Generally, employees in other professions don't have the option of going to their employers and self determining what their wages are going to be~

It's more complicated than all that and Escorting is a unique profession with all kinds of nuances to consider~

The idea of people advocating to "not tip" seems a bit naive~

 

 

Tyger~

971.400.2633

tygerkink@yahoo.com

 

I do tip, though your argument seems to be that the client needs to at least partially compensate for all the escort's overhead through tipping. The thing is I don't know what the escort's costs and income are- so if that's the basis for tipping then I need to know what these stats are, plus and minus. From what I've heard escorting can be lucrative but I don't know the data.

I consider my tips a voluntary gift of appreciation.

 

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[RussJohnson]

Forgive me for sounding like a shit, but why the hell would you tip someone who is making 200-400 USD for 2 hours of work? If it is a weekend shift, then it is 1500-3000 depending on the man in question...and that is not 24-48 hours of continuous f*cking. I do not buy the notion that tipping will give you preferential consideration with an escort. This is a first-come, first-served business...and the notion that you having paid above negotiated rates in the past entitles you to certain things is bogus.

 

Just my .02 cents...

 

I think being a good client definitely gets you preferential treatment. Being "good" isn't necessarily monetary, but that's definitely one of the ways.

[+ azdr0710]

I think being a good client definitely gets you preferential treatment. Being "good" isn't necessarily monetary, but that's definitely one of the ways.

 

This is a first-come, first-served business...and the notion that you having paid above negotiated rates in the past entitles you to certain things is bogus.

 

 

ha!....and there you have it, folks.....two (or is it three?) sides to every story!.....

 

I remain in the pro-tipping camp.....

[RussJohnson]

ha!....and there you have it, folks.....two (or is it three?) sides to every story!.....

 

I remain in the pro-tipping camp.....

 

Well I don't know Odin, but I don't think he has ever hired (unless that changed recently), so unless he is a pro/ex-pro I'm not sure where his thoughts are coming from...

[Odinochka]

ha!....and there you have it, folks.....two (or is it three?) sides to every story!.....

 

I remain in the pro-tipping camp.....

 

I don't buy services, so my views are taken with a grain of salt. That said, the only tip I hand out is to the Korean lady who cut my hair---and now that the head is shaved, no more of that.

[Odinochka]

Oh well...this was interesting. I guess it's time to close it down...

[Cliff]

I felt compelled to chime in again on this. I think DickyF said it well: "I consider my tips a voluntary gift of appreciation." And, so far, at least, I've really appreciated these experiences!

[wisconsinguy]

I usually always tip. Not on a monetary side, but items such as a favorite dinner site, a performance in the area, or something simple he may enjoy. It brings both of us a time of simply enjoying each others company, besides the physical side of the relationship. WG2

Edward,

 

I hope you realize that Down_to_business is being facetious. I might be wrong. It's hard to read tone in the written word.

 

Again. There's no rules. And there is no other subject that is more polarizing than this one. Some will call you names for tipping, some will call you names for not doing so. Some will have very strict formulas that they will apply in very obscure ways.

 

If you like tipping and makes you feel good. Do. If you think it might make your interaction more special, make you memorable for the escort, give you the pleasure of giving, by all means tip. Tip whatever you feel is right.

 

If you feel that tipping is outrageous and that escorts are already wealthy enough, if you would feel stupid and abused, if you think about it and think about it again and don't have any idea of how much would be right, if you feel that not tipping makes you save money and it feels like a bargain, by all means don't tip.

 

Do whatever the heck makes you happier.

 

With certain escorts under specific circumstances, your tipping impulse may vary. Listen to yourself and by all means entirely disregard people's opinion in this matter

 

There is no written rule. You're on your own. Do whatever gives you the most pleasure.

[Rudynate]

With few exceptions, I get great service everywhere I go: stores, Starbuck's, restaurants, escorts, hotels, etc., etc. That may be because I know how to treat people and I'm nearly always happy. Because I get great service, I leave great tips, too. On the rare occasion that I don't get great service, I'm not afraid to let the tip reflect my displeasure. I also like to use tips as a way to flirt. I love leaving an outrageously huge tip for a good-looking male server - sometimes 50%. Tipping just makes the world a whole lot more comfortable.

[+ Tygerscent]

I think being a good client definitely gets you preferential treatment. Being "good" isn't necessarily monetary, but that's definitely one of the ways.

You bring up an excellent point:

Please explain what a "good client" is and what it means to be one~

I am genuinely interested to this from the Client's POV~

Thanks for your input here~

Tyger

tygerkink@yahoo.com

971.400.2633

[RussJohnson]

You bring up an excellent point:

Please explain what a "good client" is and what it means to be one~

I am genuinely interested to this from the Client's POV~

Thanks for your input here~

Tyger

tygerkink@yahoo.com

971.400.2633

 

I don't think I can answer that questions without opening a can of worms... I'm new here but I'm sure it's a topic that's been beaten to death only to come to the conclusion that it is different for every escort. I'll happily send my good experiences to you privately though.

[Nebost]

I also like to use tips as a way to flirt. I love leaving an outrageously huge tip for a good-looking male server - sometimes 50%. Tipping just makes the world a whole lot more comfortable.

 

My friends and I like to go to Tallywackers, sort of a male hooters where the servers are all young , hunky young men wearing only very clingy short-shorts. We typically tip 50% of the bill figuring the boys are the main attraction, and the food secondary. The restaurant clientele is split about 70% women and 30% gay men. The waiters all fight over serving the gay men...they know where the good tips are at!

[Rudynate]

My friends and I like to go to Tallywackers, sort of a male hooters where the servers are all young , hunky young men wearing only very clingy short-shorts. We typically tip 50% of the bill figuring the boys are the main attraction, and the food secondary. The restaurant clientele is split about 70% women and 30% gay men. The waiters all fight over serving the gay men...they know where the good tips are at!

 

 

I would love to go there.

[Wolfer]

My friends and I like to go to Tallywackers, sort of a male hooters where the servers are all young , hunky young men wearing only very clingy short-shorts. We typically tip 50% of the bill figuring the boys are the main attraction, and the food secondary. The restaurant clientele is split about 70% women and 30% gay men. The waiters all fight over serving the gay men...they know where the good tips are at!

I want to go to there...

[calrichmond]

I used to always tip during the days of escort services. Now I don't so much with the internet websites. I do, however, exceed the amount requested for travel if the escort is coming a long way.

[+ Lance_Navarro]

I don't ever expect a tip, I feel that my rate alone is fair. I of course won't refuse it, if someone wants to offer it. Much like recieving a gift, one should do it gratefully.

[Nebost]

I want to go to there...

 

I would love to go there.

 

 

Let me know if you guys ever make it to Dallas. I enjoy meeting guys who share the same interests

[+ poolboy48220]

I used to always tip during the days of escort services. Now I don't so much with the internet websites. I do, however, exceed the amount requested for travel if the escort is coming a long way.

I lean towards this model of tipping. Employees are tipped, owners of businesses are not. In the old days, tipping the owner was considered an insult. Probably a minor one, insults that involve giving someone money have less sting.