Check the Temperature in Hell
When SW and I agree on something, you might find it as the lead story on CNN.
By all means tip whatever you want. No one is telling you what to do with your money. However, I really do not see the point. I agree that the excellent therapists work hard and should be tipped well. But, when you reach the level of +50% it seems excessive. Maybe you are A) trying to help someone in need B) enjoy feeling like Bill Gates C) trying to get into her pants.
Tipping: Not a City in China
Old joke, serious topic. My philosophy on tipping is that I tip well for exceptional service. I tip 10% for the basics. I do not expect the therapist to do more on another visit because of a previously generous tip. I tip well to encourage a superior level of service.
For those who feel that a 50% tip is an outrage, stop taking your medicine with alcohol. It is just a bad idea (Lighten up: it was a joke). Tipping is up to the individual. We are not tipping waitresses when we go to MPs. There are not enough therapists out there to start a new trend: expect a 50% tip all the time.
Finally, tipping is an individual courtesy. Tip what YOU feel is correct (or not at all) based upon your experience. The best therapists take care of their customers, and want them to come back (and encourage their friends to return). Give them a tip to encourage the best service, and likewise, withhold a tip to discourage the bad ones out there.
Now let's get back to the business at hand (MP reports) and be safe.
Another tip for what its worth
[QUOTE=Gentleman 100]
Finally, tipping is an individual courtesy. Tip what YOU feel is correct (or not at all) based upon your experience. The best therapists take care of their customers, and want them to come back (and encourage their friends to return). Give them a tip to encourage the best service, and likewise, withhold a tip to discourage the bad ones out there.
Now let's get back to the business at hand (MP reports) and be safe.[/QUOTE]
Here's my tip. I do not tip to encourage new or better behavior on the next visit, I tip because I had great service and I want the therapist to remember me and tell her friends. That is why servers in restuarants know who I am on the second time I visit. You give a server a 30-40% after great service, you will ALWAYS get extras that more than make up for it. I don't think big tips raise the expectations for everyone, but it always guarantees I get that "top drawer" service again the next time. Now if they provide average service they will get 20%. Poor service 0%. Now for the lady the pushes the right buttons, the sky is the limit!
WOF
If The Shoe Fits Then Wear It!!!!
[QUOTE=Sponge Worthy]There's a difference between being cheap and stupid. You're right, people can do as they see fit with their money. Feel free to be as dumb as you please, but don't expect everyone to stay silent about it. [/QUOTE]Here we go again. The TIP Rollercoaster Again!
[QUOTE=Sponge Worthy]There's a difference between being cheap and stupid. Feel free to be as dumb as you please. [/QUOTE]You hit it on the nose. "There's a difference between being cheap and stupid. " STUPID is the person who thinks they can tell me what to do with MY Money. And He is even more STUPID when he calls me names just because he does not agree how I MANAGE MY MONEY!
I can and will do as I please with my MONEY. I don't need no one to dictate how I spend my money. And just because I feel like being generous that does not mean I am DUMB.
That’s the problem with some of the Seniors on this forum. They think that because they have a "SENIOR TITLE" They Are The "GODS" of this forum. They also think that just because they have a Senior Status they can Control and Dictate the WHO, WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE on this forum. WHO we TIP and HOW much we TIP.
COME DOWN OFF YOUR HIGH HORSE BUDDY. Don’t criticize a person and call them names just because you don't agree with what they want to Tip. I won't stoop down to your level and call you DUMB! Or any other childish names this is not what this forum is for.
GENTLEMAN 100 said it right. I am 100% in agreement with him. That is good sound advice. .
My TIP reflects the level of service I received and my level of satisfaction. So there is nothing you can say that will change that. .
I am a generous Guy! And I TIP as I see FIT. If you don’t like it or it RUBS you and others the wrong way. Well that’s just too BAD. .
Be Generous Guys!
DK
Now This is Sound Advice!!!
[QUOTE=Worldsoffun]Here's my tip. I do not tip to encourage new or better behavior on the next visit, I tip because I had great service and I want the therapist to remember me and tell her friends. That is why servers in restuarants know who I am on the second time I visit. You give a server a 30-40% after great service, you will ALWAYS get extras that more than make up for it. I don't think big tips raise the expectations for everyone, but it always guarantees I get that "top drawer" service again the next time. Now if they provide average service they will get 20%. Poor service 0%. Now for the lady the pushes the right buttons, the sky is the limit!
WOF[/QUOTE]100% in Agreement! Too bad only a few Share this Vision.
DK
Touch of Asia: Pearl Perfection
I decided to stop in and see Pearl. I took the 1 hour appointment. As usual, I took a quick under-carriage wash. When I got back to the room, Pearl took over.
She is outstanding in the therapeutic massage department. I was sore and she pulled and kneaded all of the stress and soreness out of me. Outstanding. I left very relaxed and happy.
Pearl:
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Looks: 9.8/10
Enthusiasm: 10/10
Devotion to Craft: 10/10
Attention to Detail: 10/10
Overall Experience: A++
House Fee: $90
Tip: $500*
*What. Was that too much? Of course I did not tip that much. Since there are many that are so worried about tips, I won't divulge that amount.
Be safe.
World Therapies (formerly Natural Therapies)
Natural Therapies is under new ownership as World Therapies. Marisha is one of the cutest therapists seen. She's Asian, mid 20s, and gives one of the best massages I've ever had. Didn't ask about extra's. She just went into it. 80 & 80. Worth it.
Good afternoon gentlemen...
Throughout the past year, I have had many dreams about going to Toxyo Spa on 17-92 next to Wally's. In my dream I am guaranteed to wake up satisfied from here unless you get this Russian chick who is cute but offers no extras on her menu. She used to work at this other massage place near Dancers Royale and have had three sessions with her. She makes it very clear that there are no extras on the menu. Any of the Asian girls are sure to take care of you. Other then HR and some very close and personal touching, nothing else is on the menu. The girls are very nice and treat you right.
Highly recomended.
Far East Orient next Wally's
The asian women are all older (late Forties to Fifty max), not that attractive, and not sexually appealing. Russian girl Lisa is attractive but a complete ***** and no extras (did at one time when she was at My Soothing Touch). Another Polish girl named Anna offers a great massage no extras also and looks like a brute dyke. The asian lady that owns (Shewa? ) the place offered me a nude HJ (she should not offer the nude part because her body is not made to striptease). Eve or Eva (old and average so so body)offers uncovered BJ for a VERY high amount of dollars like something I would pay a high-class callgirl. My visits were all experimental. This place is not worth repeating for me.
TOA - Pearl - Six Stars - AGAIN
Made an appt with Pearl today at TOA and, as usual, not disappointed.
Everything A1+++.
Massage A1+++
Attn to detail A1+++
Personality A1+++
House Fee .9
Tip Not Disclosed (lol)
Take it easy out there guys.
My Next Touch of Asia Visit
On my next ToA visit, I will see Pearl again.
Here is my review of Pearl:
Looks: 11.7/10
Attitude: 14.5/10
Professionalism: 15.3/10
Ease of Use: 17.4/10
Technique: 21.3/10
Creativity: 29.9/10
Independent Ratings:
CarFax Rating: Overall Condition = Excellent (no known flood/fire/collision damage)
Conzumr Reportz: Excellent
Institute for Highway Safety: Good
CDC: Clean
County Health Inspector: A+
Maxwell House: Good to the Last Drop
Campbell Soup: Mmmm Good!
Overall Experience with Pearl: A++ times 100
Overall Experience at ToA: 9.7/10
Fees:
House: $90
Tip to Pearl:
1. $1,500
2. 2009 Jaguar XJ
3. 2009 Hummer (maybe she will reciprocate with one some day)
4. 50 $100 gas cards
5. $5,000 gift card from DSW Shoes
6. 3 Mark Jacobs bags (purses)
7. $10,000 gift card to Millenia Mall
8. $50,000 credit on Korean Airlines (to visit family/friends)
9. $50,000 in American Express travelers cheques (don't leave home without it)
10. A date with me sometime (on her time) - the most valuable item on the list
I sure do know how to spend my money. I look forward to even better service from Pearl, just for providing Tips #1-10.
Be safe and note the intended sarcasm in this posting.