Stupid Shit in NoVa

[MangoBalls78]

Anyone ever think about how rich we would be if we took all the donations we spend mongering and put it in the stock market instead LOL? That compound interest would be awesome.

You can't take it with you so spend it now and enjoy it.

[Mdubya]

Anyone ever think about how rich we would be if we took all the donations we spend mongering and put it in the stock market instead LOL? That compound interest would be awesome.

[Rhinopole]

Hi,

I was going to make some suggestions but then,

I looked back at a bunch of your posts and mostly all you do is mostly post questions and comments.

Your posts are not going to get you anywhere with "REAL" seniors to recommend you.

You certainly have built up Senior Level number of posts. BUT not senior cred in my book.

I suggest you post all your wonderful or bad AMP visits in reasonable detail, so we can take you seriously.

-Just my observation.

HG2.

HG2,

I'll make 2 points:

First, I don't frequent too many providers, so I don't have that many to comment on. But for those I see, I post. It's too bad you don't value my comments. Based on PMs, others do.

Second, I scanned your posts and a very small number of them talk about AMP details that you'd like me (and maybe others) to write about. Most of your posts are short and don't say too much. Based on what you've posted I'm not sure I missed too much by your not making any suggestions in response to my inquiry.

Rhino.

[Happy Guy 2]

I am trying to see a new provider who asked for 2 references. She wants their email addresses. My problem is that I have mainly gone to AMPs. Generally they don't use email. I can obviously see some independents and then try to use them as references. Aside from that, has anyone thought of another way around this?

Thanks.

Rhinopole.

Hi,

I was going to make some suggestions but then,

I looked back at a bunch of your posts and mostly all you do is mostly post questions and comments.

Your posts are not going to get you anywhere with "REAL" seniors to recommend you.

You certainly have built up Senior Level number of posts. BUT not senior cred in my book.

I suggest you post all your wonderful or bad AMP visits in reasonable detail, so we can take you seriously.

-Just my observation.

HG2.

[MangoBalls78]

I posted this a while back, but this tipping issue prompted me to put this out there again. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWW4ZJYNahY

That's a great movie and scene.

I din't think the topic of tipping was so polarizing. If we can't agree on this then what can we agree on? How do we expect to fix larger, more complex issues such as health care, education and rapidly changing environment conditions? I didn't know a forum dedicated to mongering could produce so much insightful thought and conundrums. I guess we are more than just a bunch of douchebags looking to get our dicks wet.

[Pbarber307]

I posted this a while back, but this tipping issue prompted me to put this out there again. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWW4ZJYNahY

[NyHornet]

I realized I posted this in the massage parlor thread. This is what I said:

If the service is exactly what you expect and you didn't get anything that was above and beyond than why should I tip? I don't really care for the mentality that just because you received some sort of service than you should tip. To me tipping should be used as a way to reward good behavior or a way to communicate your satisfaction with a certain level of service. I don't necessary agree with always tipping no matter what. I think we should be free to use your discretion on if and when we tip. Just my two cents.

Just to clarify my position and describe a couple differently scenarios.

Legitimate massage place that don't offer HE. The base price is usually between $60-$80. I always tip the lady for her service assuming it is acceptable. Usually $15-$20. This is like tipping your barber or waiter, etc.

A massage parlor where you expect and receive a NOVA bit of happiness: the usual tip is $40-$50. Now, if the service rises above, I. E. Clothes come off and additional services, the tip is expected to go up.

Independent Provider who charges $120 for FBSM. This is where I fully agree with you. I go in expecting a massage with HE and if that is exactly what I get, than no additional tip. I look at it like the MP standard of $80 + $40. Now, if more services are provided than that warrants more tip.

Happy Mongering!

[MangoBalls78]

So you stiff a waiter or waitress, if you never plan to return! It's not fine. C'mon man!

I realized I posted this in the massage parlor thread. This is what I said:

If the service is exactly what you expect and you didn't get anything that was above and beyond than why should I tip? I don't really care for the mentality that just because you received some sort of service than you should tip. To me tipping should be used as a way to reward good behavior or a way to communicate your satisfaction with a certain level of service. I don't necessary agree with always tipping no matter what. I think we should be free to use your discretion on if and when we tip. Just my two cents.

[Taylor Taste]

Do you tip at Starbucks? Or other carryout type places?

I tip regardless of the service. I understand the 'me-me' mindset. Pay for what you get, I get it. At the same time I don't know what's really going with the other person, in this case provider. Is she having a bad day? Was the last customer a jerk? Is she worried about surviving? Maintaining family? My point is I don't know. What I do know is that there was a short connection between us, be it good, poor or so-so. Yes, I paid for a service but I also know that the provider only gets a cut or in the case of an independent, she has expenses to maintain her business. Tipping helps and also acknowledges the time spent together.

A little kindness goes a long way.

I find that whether or not you tip is an indicator of who you are as a human being and your value. I only tip when I think others are watching.

[DoctorDoctor]

While tips are optional in our society, tips are also a principal part of waiter, waitress and provider income. It is up to each of us to decide the right tip. I will tip less for bad service, but never nothing. For me the right response to truly poor service is to not return.

Do you tip at Starbucks? Or other carryout type places?

I tip regardless of the service. I understand the 'me-me' mindset. Pay for what you get, I get it. At the same time I don't know what's really going with the other person, in this case provider. Is she having a bad day? Was the last customer a jerk? Is she worried about surviving? Maintaining family? My point is I don't know. What I do know is that there was a short connection between us, be it good, poor or so-so. Yes, I paid for a service but I also know that the provider only gets a cut or in the case of an independent, she has expenses to maintain her business. Tipping helps and also acknowledges the time spent together.

A little kindness goes a long way.

[OldBoomer]

So you stiff a waiter or waitress, if you never plan to return! It's not fine. C'mon man!

While tips are optional in our society, tips are also a principal part of waiter, waitress and provider income. It is up to each of us to decide the right tip. I will tip less for bad service, but never nothing. For me the right response to truly poor service is to not return.

[NyHornet]

I think what you did was fine if you don't plan to return. But if you plan to frequent there then perhaps maybe you could have left a Jackson in order to build goodwill. Just my two cents.

So you stiff a waiter or waitress, if you never plan to return! It's not fine. C'mon man!

[NyHornet]

I visited a local MP where several ladies (all over the age of 40+) are employed as Massage Technicians.

I had visited before, enjoyed all aspects of the massage, and tipped accordingly.

When I arrived, the manager (who I had previously met and is well over the age of 40+) took my money and took me to the room.

The manager returned (evidently the other ladies were busy), and provided the massage -- then left the room and did not return.

The massage to my back and neck was good. Nothing else was massaged.

I had contracted for a massage. I received a massage..

Do you tip your barber? If the massage is good, 15-20% is reasonable.

[MrSunnyHills]

That's odd. If it was an hour, I would expect the full body (even with no NOVA) would be done competently. For 1/2 hour, not sure how much can be fit in.

In any case, if I go to an AMP which I don't know (particularly when traveling and havn't done adequate research) and am not sure there is any extras, I'm usually still prepared to tip 15%, unless there was bad service. 20% for a very good massage. If the back and neck was it, and it was under time paid for, no tip might be warranted. I see why you might not want to leave a Jackson. Otherwise, I have asked in the past for change at the front. Tough call.

I visited a local MP where several ladies (all over the age of 40+) are employed as Massage Technicians.

I had visited before, enjoyed all aspects of the massage, and tipped accordingly.

When I arrived, the manager (who I had previously met and is well over the age of 40+) took my money and took me to the room.

The manager returned (evidently the other ladies were busy), and provided the massage -- then left the room and did not return.

The massage to my back and neck was good. Nothing else was massaged.

I had contracted for a massage. I received a massage.

I dressed. I had a few Jacksons in my pocket (but nothing else). I departed.

Opinions?

PA.

[MangoBalls78]

I visited a local MP where several ladies (all over the age of 40+) are employed as Massage Technicians.

I had visited before, enjoyed all aspects of the massage, and tipped accordingly.

When I arrived, the manager (who I had previously met and is well over the age of 40+) took my money and took me to the room.

The manager returned (evidently the other ladies were busy), and provided the massage -- then left the room and did not return.

The massage to my back and neck was good. Nothing else was massaged.

I had contracted for a massage. I received a massage.

I dressed. I had a few Jacksons in my pocket (but nothing else). I departed.

Opinions?

PA.

I think what you did was fine if you don't plan to return. But if you plan to frequent there then perhaps maybe you could have left a Jackson in order to build goodwill. Just my two cents.