Tipping, not just a city in China?

[perbnoob]

I was wondering how often people tip their sp? And if so, how much to tip an sp? If service is good or decent or exemplary?

I mean, if you don't tip 10% to the girl bringing you your wings in a restaurant you're treated like something they'd scrape off their shoe with a stick. These ladies are definitely providing a greater customer service experience than smiling while dropping off a plate of wings and two refills on my beer.

An associated question I suppose is how much do sp's make per service call? Understanding that independents take the whole fee but I'm more often an agency user. How much does the sp see of the time rental costs or do they make most of their earnings on the upgrade packages?

 

[Riza]

I was going to comment but then Bager took the words out of my mouth. Now if anyone wants to "xxx" in my mouth I am game for that also lol

Xoxoxo Riza.

 

[Slapshot1]

This has been tossed around before and many guys have their own ways and self rules regarding tips and gifts. There really isn't a right or wrong way or a specific percentage, whatever you want to call it to do things. I generally won't tip on the first meeting if the rate is what I feel above the average that I'm used to, however, if there are subsequent meetings, then I'm usually more generous with gifts, more in the initial fee, and even a tip afterwards. It's the way I do it, probably not the way that others do. It's what I'm comfortable with.

 

[leoghaire]

I was wondering how often people tip their sp? And if so, how much to tip an sp? If service is good or decent or exemplary?

I mean, if you don't tip 10% to the girl bringing you your wings in a restaurant you're treated like something they'd scrape off their shoe with a stick. These ladies are definitely providing a greater customer service experience than smiling while dropping off a plate of wings and two refills on my beer.

An associated question I suppose is how much do sp's make per service call? Understanding that independents take the whole fee but I'm more often an agency user. How much does the sp see of the time rental costs or do they make most of their earnings on the upgrade packages?

the difference is in the details. If you order wings, the server is making minimum wage and the total bill is $25. If you see an SP, you are paying more that most people make in a day, and at the end of the year they probably make more than you do

 

[Cami Parker]

I've never ever, not once recieved a tip in the city of Vancouver. Gifts yes, tips no. Other cities always tip. I think it's just cultural.

 

[1nitestan]

Asian restaurants - 10% - cuz you know they're not reporting income
regular restaurants - 15%
fine dining - 20%

SP's - no tips. Treat them as you would anyone else you do business with. Give them perks/gifts. Refer them to other businesses you know who will treat them well...like where to get her car fixed, or handyman services, or deals on concert tickets, or spa treatments... etc.

 

[grusse]

I've never ever, not once recieved a tip in the city of Vancouver. Gifts yes, tips no. Other cities always tip. I think it's just cultural.

I am amazed to hear that nobody has tipped you cash?

Your reviews are good and your appearance speaks for itself,so I'd've thought gifts as well as cash, would be plentiful.

 

[bmwdriver]

I've never tipped. I just don't feel comfortable giving a tip. I like giving gifts, but not tipping cash. For me it would take away from the experience.

 

[Man Mountain]

I've never ever, not once recieved a tip in the city of Vancouver.

 

[Cami Parker]

Aww thanks honey, that's super sweet of you to say. My special friends do like to bring me special gifts that they know will make me smile and I appreciate it very much. I'm not complaining at all. Just saying I think it varies from city to city as opposed to provider to provider...

I am amazed to hear that nobody has tipped you cash?

Your reviews are good and your appearance speaks for itself,so I'd've thought gifts as well as cash, would be plentiful.

 

[Cami Parker]

Agree! I think it's so nice when somebody goes out of their way to take the time to pick something out especially for you that they know you will enjoy. xx

I've never tipped. I just don't feel comfortable giving a tip. I like giving gifts, but not tipping cash. For me it would take away from the experience.

 

[Cami Parker]

Lolzz!! That I have recieved... Quite happily

 

[PierreCoeur]

So recently I had a SP get upset with me for wanting to give her a $30 tip. She seemed really disappointed and wanted to refuse it telling me it wasn't necessary or expected and that it did not make her feel good that I offered it. Has anyone else encountered such a reaction to a tip? In the end I really had to insist she take it and stupid me I just said I could afford it when I could have said something different. (perhaps happy valentines day)

I like her a lot and have visited her four times now and now feel badly that my tip triggered such a response like that. So if anyone could share some insight or opinion I would appreciate it.

 

[Violet]

Tipping SPs is not customary/expected like it is in certain industries such as food service. There isn't really a norm. However, as I've said when this topic was discussed previously, I do always think it's nice for people to tip an SP (who provides good service) if she doesn't set her own rates, for example an SP working through an agency. Especially if those rates are below market average for similar service.

PierreCoeur - Perhaps you were misinterpreting her feelings/reasons behind trying to refuse the tip? It's possible she wasn't exactly "upset" or "disappointed" but was just trying to convey that she liked you and didn't feel that you "owed" her anything above the already-paid donation, if that makes sense. She might have just been being polite and/or not wanted you to think that she solely provided good service or was nice to you in the hopes of getting a tip. I wouldn't worry too much!

 

[badbadboy]

I agree with Violet that sometimes when you have a connection and repeat that it's actually more important than a tip. I've had SP's say thanks but no thanks to an additional red bill. Repeating is probably more important IMHO