More concerned about ruining good spots
[QUOTE=DMichaels69;2352340]Don't be afraid to share information. Most of the ladies you will meet would step over you if you were lying dead in the street. Its a business transaction and that's all. I've learned this the hard way.[/QUOTE]I figure you are 100% right, and although I was trying to protect the provider (s) on some level, it's more about protecting our good, hard found spots so LE doesn't ruin it for everyone.
I guess it is hard to judge
[QUOTE=DundzPoker;2355567]I had 20's and 100 and my pocket want me to give her 20 for that? I paid door fee, she did what I was there for, that's why they haggle cause of people loosely giving tips for service they should be doing anyway which is a good massage. If I had 5 or 10 I would have given. But to be haggled for tip on service she was paid to do? Then no.[/QUOTE]I guess It is hard to put ourselves into your shoes. But really, a $20 tip for an hour-long (quality) legit massage is perfectly reasonable. I tip $25 to my weekly legit massage regular (five years now). But, that said, if they led you on and made you think you were getting extras. Then yeah, the non-tip sends a message.
Also, keep in mind that (depending on the spa), they get a flat amount for the massage, (maybe $20) or a percentage of the door, or in some cases they only get the tip. So every time they don't get a tip, maybe next time they will start negotiating halfway through the massage. You reap what you sow.
I'll make another suggestion: A couple times I have had MTs say self service. I say ok, but can you help me? A month ago, this happened and I had her massage balls during. She was afraid I was LEO. After my "gesture" convinced her she BBBJ me. Week after it was FS. So, who knows, maybe you gave off a LEO vibe and the self service was her way to have you prove you were not.
The final thing is I always bring exact change for multiple scenarios. For precisely the reason you cite. You need flexibility to tip higher or lower depending on what angel or devil ends up doing the massage. Bob.
Massage NO-Relax on Canal
This Was Baddd! Would've been Better off with Foot massage.
Haven't been to a provider that I left being pissed off as I was yesterday. This is a storefront place I've been to maybe 5-7 times before when they had different staff and probably different management. They've changed the name as well. They have done significant remodeling in the place but service was very lacking. $50 is not bad for an hour, but I left thinking that I would have been better off with the Foot massage. At least I would have been touched. Room was Cold, and "Evie" did more than 80% of massage through a towel and mostly neck. Back shoulders and arms. Have gotten the same with foot massage elsewhere.
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