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Question about tips

duckfoo2

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I haven't been super active going to AMPs lately but it seems like tip amounts have gone up. I understand adjusting for inflation but I'm seeing more and more reports of a Benjamin tip for a standard finish. For years it was .4 but I find it hard to believe .8 is expected. Can guys here respond with what they tip for a hour massage with a standard finish, maybe a little OTC on the top. UTC on the top?
 

Hopeful

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.5-.6 for standard service and a little more for a little more. Whether it's a little more attention to detail at the end or just because it was an especially good and appreciated massage, it matters not. Only rarely can one find a provider who gives you both in the one session, so on those occasions I've given .75, even more once or twice.
 

casualplayer

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40 - 60 - 80 totally depends on time and actions and of course attitude. If your texting while doing a massage you might get 40 if I don't leave. If they are the one saying hurry up baby with a jack hammer 40 is possible. More engaging is 60 with my guidance.. UTC or more 80 if the attitude is right.
 

fortysix

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60 will get a good massage most of the time most places. As others said, a shitty rushed jackhammer, is either leave or never come back or 20$ or all three. On the converse, I find that places that are HE only are not HE only if you are a generous tipper and have a memorable attitude/demeanor. At places I frequent, a 100$ tip would be greeted with something special next time for sure. Some places, if you "let" them talk you into four hand, or whatever extra things they have, the extra tip doesn't matter as much. As always, YMMV, and if it's a place you don't ever intend on returning to, you donate whatever you like!
 

softball3

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Did it once, never again...I think some realize it can be a lost cause to push for the tip up front. I don't go to FS places, so there is little to gamble...or is it gambol?<grin>
 

fffinster

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I get all that, but some places wants the tip upfront. How do you handle that?
I only tip up front for places that I trust, especially if a non-AMP. If they insist, I remind that I am just there for a massage and the tip will be at the end, commensurate of the quality of service received. If they still insist on tip up front, then I tell them to give me my HF money back and leave. If they refuse to give back HF, I tell them I'll call the police for assistance. That's when they panic, refund and I leave. I've only had to do this once - and obviously never returned to the place.
 

jim_hatez

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The answer is there is no answer really. Do what you want. If they aren't happy they usually tell you. If you are cheap you usually get a lesser experience so best to tip at least average if you intend to return.

For me, I usually do 60 for standard + OTC, if the top is "freed" or stuff removed I usually do 80, if they let you do more (i.e. take it off then perhaps some DATY) I usually go 100.
 

quintetmaximus

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I'm pretty handsy and like the occasional PM so I tip $60 for tolerating my brutish behavior.

If the service is bad, I'll offer $40 but will not quibble about that extra 20; I will just not visit that provider again. Repeat customers are where the money's at. There is the added bonus of the occasion of catching a girl on a bad day. Not often but every now and then her mood, demeanor, and/or skill (sometimes) can change for the better.
 
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