Tipping Etiquette

[robbtugg 3]

Hi,

 

What is the "proper" way to leave tip?  Do you hand it to the attendant outside the room when you leave, or do you just leave it on the table?

 

Thanks.

[sweeyguy 140]

I give to the  girl in the room just in case .some use the same room 

[creta 1008]

I leave it on the table and let her know before she leaves room

[builder3007 138]

I have always given it directly to the girl

[Trent4321 34]

Once I get to know the girl I usually give it to her before the massage starts. That way we are on the same page right from the beginning. 

[cdninja 424]

On 2/21/2021 at 7:54 AM, Trent4321 said:

Once I get to know the girl I usually give it to her before the massage starts. That way we are on the same page right from the beginning. 

Same here 

[kris1972 558]

I always tip before the massage and make sure there are others bills visible to her  if her services were to expand. 

[Winterpeger 3]

After entering the massage room, I usually put proper tips beside oil bottle. So the girl can know what service I need.

[Nickel 0]

For example, if it is $60 per hour, how much tip do you leave at the beginning by the oil bottle?

[waterat 20911]

I'm not local (in Ottawa) so pay more attention to any advice you get from Winnipeg - my comment reflects the situation in the nation's capital. With all the politicians here you can get screwed for nothing, lol.

$60/h seems to be a door fee so I would start with a $100 tip.

If you're after FS then go see an independent escort and the fee will be indicated up front (remember it's simply a donation for their time).

On my first visit to a massage establishment in Ottawa I paid the 'door fee' at the reception and was then informed by the MA in the room that she didn't get paid anything from that - I had to do a quick trip to the bank and returned to experience way more than I had arranged for. I prefer to visit establishments where the total fee is advertised up front. I find this avoids the issues of up-selling and any uncertainty as to where the limits are.

Winterpeggers?

 

[Bolek 15]

100 TIP ?? wow like for FS maybe ok (I'm not using) but for HE waaaay to much. yes - I'm cheap  but never pay more than 20 for it. To be clear  I'm always honest with girls and tell them that my price and they agree or not (95% yes) 

 

[Nickel 0]

To be clear. Not for FS, but lesser stuff, you pay say $60 hour upfront, tip $100, and that’s it? Or addtnl amount at the end after the $60 and $100? Thx!

[foofer 217]

3 hours ago, waterat said:

$60/h seems to be a door fee so I would start with a $100 tip.

Yeah, that's definitely not Winnipeg for a massage.  Here a fair tip is equal to the massage fee.  But good to know there's no point in bothering if I visit Ottawa at those inflated rates.

And not once have I ever tipped in advance. That's just asking to be taken advantage of with lousy service.

[kypba666 101]

Unless you know the attendant well from previous visits, tipping in advance is like "a box of chocolates". You never know what you're going to get.

[waterat 20911]

@foofer I likely should have identified that I was suggesting a rough amount for an hour with the attendant. Here that would involve shared showers before and after, probably 50 min. on the table for the massage/reverse massage and HE. I might pay a bit more depending on the establishment I'm visiting. I tend to 'pay' the standard fee and usually 'tip' depending on the activities we decide to share, rapport and connection. I frequent the establishments where the 'full fee' is advertised. Those fees drive what is expected at the parlours and clubs that have a door fee and leave it

From dropping in to read these threads from Winnipeg I get it that it's a different market. 

In Ottawa we have well over a dozen established parlours and private clubs in addition to the independent providers. Lots of competition. Most have at least one double sized massage table (or larger) to accommodate multiple attendants at once or couples play; one has a jacuzzi room (never been and won't go, lol); some have a liquor license and host 'member' events. I often bring in a bottle of wine or bubbly to share with my MA while we chat before or after the massage.

Here are a couple of links to Ottawa salons/clubs to provide some perspective:

Massage parlour with two locations: https://www.angelstouchmassage.ca/services-rates/

Private members club (I think the lifetime fee is $5): https://www.brassclub.ca/schedule/

You have to log in to the private clubs to see rates but the link gives a sense of what it's like and some pics. Rates are generally in the order of $200/h +/- and you tend to get what you pay for.

The comments above about not risking to pay ahead indicate to me that the MA isn't committed to having repeat customers.....

WHEW! PLEASE FORGIVE THIS WAAAAY TOO LONG HIJACK BY A FOREIGNER! lol