Your therapist didn't write the ad
[QUOTE=Serpico99;2068858]If they are trying to be a "legit" place, having a description like:
"With beautiful professional friendly asian female therapists." is not required. I have gone to "legit" massage places (staff by both Asian and non-Asian therapists) where there is no reference to how pretty the therapists are. This place is set-up to service male clients.
Again referencing their ad: SPECIAL PRICE IS OFFERED JUST FOR $49. This was not offered to me. This is similar to the other Chinese operations where they lure you in with a low price than charge you the regular Chinese AMP rate of 60/ hr. I seem to recall a couple of posters griping about the "special" price at the Hunter Mill Rd. Chinese AMP location.
I highly doubt the therapist I had, works only for the tips. She is probably the co-owner. And she probably doesn't declare cash tips to the IRS, just like a restaurant's wait staff. LOL.[/QUOTE]But she did give you a great massage, by your own admission. A great massage for which you tipped her not a single cent.
As far as the price is concerned, 60 per hr is pretty standard, even for legit shops, so I have no idea what your beef is there. If you had a problem with the price, you should have complained to the manager when you paid, which I'm guessing was BEFORE the massage. And as far as her being the co-owner, that's nothing more than your imagination working overtime to try to justify the fact that you stiffed her.
And the bit about not declaring her tips is a complete non sequitur. Whether she does or not is between her and the IRS. Are you also saying that you regularly refuse to tip waiters and waitresses because of the possibility they may not be declaring all their tips? Oh, and how do you know whether the waiter who serves you is a co-owner or not?
What's crystal clear is that you were pissed that you didn't get your HE and you took out your frustration on a masseuse who had done nothing but give you a great massage and politely refused to do anything more. Hey, you're human and that happens from time to time.
In your first post you halfway admitted that you screwed up when you said you thought you should have tipped her but you talked yourself out of it. Better stop while your ahead because these rationalizations are starting to sound pretty silly.
Just a couple of final points, wait staff also don't work exclusively for tips. So your analogy once again falls flat. And about the special price at Hunter Mill, I have personally gotten the 49/ hr price on multiple occasions because I specifically asked for it (it wasn't volunteered). But even if I hadn't, it wouldn't have been the masseuse's fault and I wouldn't deny her the tip she deserves.
Not like Game of Thrones....
Stopped at the mixing-bowl place that makes you feel like royalty (or so they say).
I've stopped before -- and was happier on those visits -- but there was not much "wrong" with this one -- just a bit below average.
Kim was provider. Typical in appearance and stature (typical age, build, etc).
Most of the visit was polite / distant.
Parts were sensual, if not really friendly.
Standard rates and tip.
Will likely not repeat for a while -- allow for natural turnover.
YMMV Alot.
Addendum: happened to drive by same place during the weekend. I noticed a motorcycle group was there with several members outside (but several bikes empty..you do the math). I would not characterize them as a motorcycle gang. But perhaps their visit resulted in weary staff today?
Two strikes at a couple of Chinese syndicate spots
I tried hitting up Crystal in Herndon. Another Chinese syndicate connection spot. Girl who was at the front desk looked to be young, with some severe acne scarring. Hmmm, ok, I could hear another female voice in the back so I was hoping someone else was on staff. She told me to wait around for about 20 minutes or so on the sofa. Hmmm, sure. Previous intel from other boards suggested this spot had potential and I wanted to try something new. As I was sitting on the couch, a Chinese dude walks in and asks me if he can help me. Ummmm, no I said. I guess he was the manager or part of this operation because he then said I could wait around another 30 minutes or come back, as he checked the schedule behind the front desk. LOL At that point I bailed. Just a heads-up on this spot.
I went to East Wing Spa in Vienna. Another Chinese syndicate operation. Again, other intel from other monger boards suggested this place serves up std. NoVA. Well the provider was pretty good looking, slim and nice on the eyes. The massage was good. But nothing was to be had. When she was finished, she left the sheet over me and walked out. And I was waiting in the room for a good 10 minutes before I realized she wasn't coming back in. LOL Then she knocks on the door, pokes her head in, with her iphone and earbuds in her ear listening to music, and asks me if everything is ok. I just rolled my eyes, finished dressing, and paid the fee (60). As I was walking out, a female non-Asian civilian walked into the place so that kind of killed any chance of this spot being a std. NoVa spot.
Relaxation House - Fredbg
Has anyone tried the new Relaxation House on Rte 3, Fredbg? This is across from Tokyo.