So, I have been a member here for a few years but I have never been that active.
So my question is this;
Do you turn up with flowers ? wine ? chocolates ? other ?
What kind of tip should be left ?
Hey Wild Bill,
Can't speak for the Indys—some may find the shy newbie type who brings gifts endearing. Bringing wine and sharing it may loosen you up, but can easily affect performance.
Personally, I go mostly to micros and sometimes AMPs now. I sometimes go for the 1/2 hr but usually feel more comfortable with 3/4 hrs. It allows time for a bit of human connection-building. You may not get the best service if you book the minimum time, appear cheap, and rush things. But obviously, some guys are quicker than others, and less fastidious, in their objectives.
Gifts may be counterproductive as they may signal insecurity, wimpishness. In the long run, your pooning success will depend on maneuvering confidently without appearing overly controlling. That comes with experience.
I do usually give new SPs stockings to wear, and bring my favorite soft music along with a CD player, which seems well-received—but they rightly perceive that I'm doing this for myself, to create the mood I want.
I tend to think the best gift you can bring an SP is probably the correct donation handed over within the first 5 min, a neatly groomed appearance and scrupulous hygiene, a friendly smile and demeanor, attempts at small talk that minimize your chance of being perceived threatening in any way...and then, an easy going-with-the-flow kind of attitude that respects her restrictions and cheerfully appreciates the good things coming your way.
I rarely pay more than $.2—$.5 for FS, and I usually tip 1 green if the service was satisfactory, and sometimes 2 greens if it was stellar. It's a nice farewell gesture that boosts her self-esteem by confirming, more than anything else probably could, that you liked her service. It may also contribute to finding yourself welcomed back with surprising enthusiasm.
Happy pooning, Wild Bill. Don't agonize too much and just go for it.