Do you tip at Legit Massages?

[Nekman]

I have been going to a legit massage and to the same ML. They don't do part 2 but the Part 1 massage is the best I have had and totally worth just going there for it.

Should I tip extra for the massage? I haven't before but want to show extra appreciation for the standard and quality received. Is it expected to tip in this situation?

Do you guys tip extra for Part 1 only at a legit massage place?

[Alan86]

Ok, I actually don't usually tip at legit, but now that youve pointed it out, I should.

An extra tip is for an appreciation of effort. I'd say that's a great idea!

Especially don't forget that legit masseuses don't make as much money since they aren't getting those extra tips for nude HJ etc.

I think it will be wonderful! Please do tip them! Even $10 would be good I'm sure. $20 would be better still

[Babycat]

When I learned That massage at Guru, my teacher asked me if I wanted to work there with 80$ per day ( 8-10 hours). But massage job is a hard job, so even just 5$ is very worthy.
Besides, I've met some who just ask for normal massage but give tips, sometimes up to 50$.

[Nekman]

Sounds like what I think should be done is the right thing to do! Thanks for the responses. It helps a lot. :)

I will start giving a small tip to my legit ML in appreciation for her exceptional effort and services.

And quite rightly pointed out, giving a really good legit massage would be hard work for sure for 60 continuous minutes!

[wachumba]

When I learned That massage at Guru, my teacher asked me if I wanted to work there with 80$ per day ( 8-10 hours). But massage job is a hard job, so even just 5$ is very worthy.
Besides, I've met some who just ask for normal massage but give tips, sometimes up to 50$.

Guru shop always has deals for $39 for 1 hr massage on Groupon. After they take their 30% fee, it's not much at all so probably why they only offers to pay so little.

[dcsss]

if the massage is very good, i don't mind give a tip. i know they earn not much for very hard job.......

[cassius]

If the massage is very good, I will give $20. it is very hard work and encourages the girl to do even better next time.

[Nekman]

if the massage is very good, i don't mind give a tip. i know they earn not much for very hard job.......

Thanks for your comment. It reinforces the point that it is OK to tip ML for good massage.

[Nekman]

If the massage is very good, I will give $20. it is very hard work and encourages the girl to do even better next time.

I think my ML would deserve a $20 tip for what she does.

[Nekman]

When I learned That massage at Guru, my teacher asked me if I wanted to work there with 80$ per day ( 8-10 hours). But massage job is a hard job, so even just 5$ is very worthy.
Besides, I've met some who just ask for normal massage but give tips, sometimes up to 50$.

Thanks for your thoughts Babycat and sharing the point of view from the other side. Sounds like tipping is the right thing to do!

[cuteguy]

If the girl delivers a great massage, she can be rewarded for her hard work as long as it's not more than what you would normally give to a girl who takes her clothes off and gives you a magnificent part 2 massage.

[Alan86]

If the girl delivers a great massage, she can be rewarded for her hard work as long as it's not more than what you would normally give to a girl who takes her clothes off and gives you a magnificent part 2 massage.

lol, then a lot of rnt girls would start to move into the legit field!

Can I just say, I Love legits! They are:

- a better part 1 (which can really heal and relax the body)
- more relaxing and soothing for the mind and body (as opposed to rnts which tend to actually heighten your adrenaline and BP during part 2)
- May be sensual as it's usually a pretty young Thai girl doing it
- comfortable to book and no walk of shame
- Cheaper

and nothing beats that nice cup of tea at the end!

The rnt '$50 tip' is not a true 'tip' as such, it's actually a set 'price' for extras, which is incorrectly labelled a 'tip'. Though it can sometimes be haggled upon.

But I will definitely start to tip at Legit from now on, thanks to Nekman for bringing this to my attention! I think $5-20 depending on the effort given should be good. Doing a proper legit massage is hard work, and these poor girls aren't getting that standard '$50 tip' that rnt girls are getting.

It's not just the money but the thought that you appreciate their hard work, which will make them feel very happy. They definitely deserve it and will appreciate it!

[Babycat]

That's nice, Alan86

lol, then a lot of rnt girls would start to move into the legit field!

Can I just say, I Love legits! They are:

- a better part 1 (which can really heal and relax the body)
- more relaxing and soothing for the mind and body (as opposed to rnts which tend to actually heighten your adrenaline and BP during part 2)
- May be sensual as it's usually a pretty young Thai girl doing it
- comfortable to book and no walk of shame
- Cheaper

and nothing beats that nice cup of tea at the end!

The rnt '$50 tip' is not a true 'tip' as such, it's actually a set 'price' for extras, which is incorrectly labelled a 'tip'. Though it can sometimes be haggled upon.

But I will definitely start to tip at Legit from now on, thanks to Nekman for bringing this to my attention! I think $5-20 depending on the effort given should be good. Doing a proper legit massage is hard work, and these poor girls aren't getting that standard '$50 tip' that rnt girls are getting.

It's not just the money but the thought that you appreciate their hard work, which will make them feel very happy. They definitely deserve it and will appreciate it!

[Alan86]

That's nice, Alan86

Thanks,

Good morning Babycat, how are we today?

I thought I'd give my little tribute to legit massages, here!

[CunningLinguist]

I don't think tipping at legit places is a good idea, just reward them with repeat business.
If you tip then don't tip the girl may be offended and give poorer service next time. So then do you tip all the time ...
Also some girls may be offended if you tip in the first place. I have seen this happen at Thai places.

[Alan86]

I don't think tipping at legit places is a good idea, just reward them with repeat business.
If you tip then don't tip the girl may be offended and give poorer service next time. So then do you tip all the time ...
Also some girls may be offended if you tip in the first place. I have seen this happen at Thai places.

Please explain??

If you are consistent in tipping, why would this offend them??

Unless you are trying to hand them a $20 before the session is up, and they think it's for ...'you know what'!

Next time I go in for a legit, I'll ask them about this, and see what they say, and report back!


You don't tip some, they are offended.

You do tip some, they are offended.

What's a guy to do??!!

[CunningLinguist]

Please explain??

If you are consistent in tipping, why would this offend them??

Unless you are trying to hand them a $20 before the session is up, and they think it's for ...'you know what'!

Next time I go in for a legit, I'll ask them about this, and see what they say, and repot back!


You don't tip some, they are offended.

You do tip some, they are offended.

What's a guy to do??!!

Tipping is offensive in some cultures, just like straight teeth it is not a universal given that everyone agrees on, the world is a big place.

[Babycat]

Tipping is offensive in some cultures, just like straight teeth it is not a universal given that everyone agrees on, the world is a big place.
I think only in Japan tipping is offensive.

[CunningLinguist]

I think only in Japan tipping is offensive.

Are you Chinese ?

[wilisno]

Tipping is offensive in some cultures, just like straight teeth it is not a universal given that everyone agrees on, the world is a big place.

Not tipping is more offensive to many other countries !

I went to Hawaii, I bought a cup of coffee from a stall in the open courtyard of a shopping center, I grabbed the coffee and walked, a local next to me pointed at a jar filled with coins indicating a tip ! It cost me about US$5:00 for a cup of takeaway coffee that tasted yuck ! ;) ;) ;)

[Alan86]

Next time anyone has a legit, please ask them about this and post the answer here as what they wish for.

We have the best of intentions and are trying to do the right thing.

I might have one next week, and will let you guys know what they say.

[Max Impact]

Of course you should tip in a legitimate shop! But most people don't. The two I know get about $20 a day in tips. I tip at least $10. In Thailand they are waiting at the door for a tip when you leave.

[AHLUNGOR]

Not tipping is more offensive to many other countries !

I went to Hawaii, I bought a cup of coffee from a stall in the open courtyard of a shopping center, I grabbed the coffee and walked, a local next to me pointed at a jar filled with coins indicating a tip ! It cost me about US$5:00 for a cup of takeaway coffee that tasted yuck ! ;) ;) ;)

How much of that $5.00 was tip ?

[wilisno]

How much of that $5.00 was tip ?

The coffee was over $US3:00

I only had a couple of sips and threw it away, it was yucky !

[AHLUNGOR]

The coffee was over $US3:00

I only had a couple of sips and threw it away, it was yucky !

Did you go inter islands or just stayed in Honolulu and Waikiki ?

[wilisno]

Did you go inter islands or just stayed in Honolulu and Waikiki ?

Didn't go inland, not enough time.

[Babycat]

Are you Chinese ?
Does it matter?

[Alan86]

The coffee was over $US3:00

I only had a couple of sips and threw it away, it was yucky !

You should have gone back, reached in the jar, and got your tip back!

The 7/11 coffee is not bad, and it's $1!

[CunningLinguist]

Does it matter?

Some excerpts from wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gratuity
In China, traditionally there is no tipping.
In Hong Kong, tipping is not typically expected
In Japan, tipping is not a part of the culture. It is not expected and can cause confusion. Like many other countries in East Asia, Japanese people see tipping as insulting
Tipping is not customary in Korean culture, and tipping is not expected in general service industry.[18] Some people even regard tipping as an inappropriate behavior
In Singapore, tipping is not common
In Taiwan, tipping is not customary
Tipping is not expected or required in Australia.There is no tradition of tipping somebody who is just providing a service. There is concern that tipping might become more common in Australia.
Cases where no gratuity is expected

Tipping may not be expected when a fee is explicitly charged for the service.
In countries such as Australia and Japan where no tipping is provided, the service is found to be as good as in America

Studies show however that, in the real world, the size of the tip is only weakly correlated with the quality of the service, and other effects dominate.

I have asked some legit Thai MLs about tipping and they consider it insulting as well.

[Alan86]

Some excerpts from wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gratuity
In China, traditionally there is no tipping.
In Hong Kong, tipping is not typically expected
In Japan, tipping is not a part of the culture. It is not expected and can cause confusion. Like many other countries in East Asia, Japanese people see tipping as insulting
Tipping is not customary in Korean culture, and tipping is not expected in general service industry.[18] Some people even regard tipping as an inappropriate behavior
In Singapore, tipping is not common
In Taiwan, tipping is not customary
Tipping is not expected or required in Australia.There is no tradition of tipping somebody who is just providing a service. There is concern that tipping might become more common in Australia.
Cases where no gratuity is expected

Tipping may not be expected when a fee is explicitly charged for the service.
In countries such as Australia and Japan where no tipping is provided, the service is found to be as good as in America

Studies show however that, in the real world, the size of the tip is only weakly correlated with the quality of the service, and other effects dominate.

I have asked some legit Thai MLs about tipping and they consider it insulting as well.

Wow CL, am really dumbfounded here!!

Although Wikipedia is an unreliable source sometimes, it still has made me question my thoughts!

You actually have asked some legit MLs about this? It's insulting? But WHY??!!

I can't really understand it yet. I'll have to discuss it with them in depth. I always thought a tip was a compliment!

Maybe it's because they see themselves as professionals, above the level of a common waitress etc? That's just A possibility that springs to mind?

Can't wait for my next legit. WILL ASK!!

[CunningLinguist]

Wow CL, am really dumbfounded here!!

Although Wikipedia is an unreliable source sometimes, it still has made me question my thoughts!

You actually have asked some legit MLs about this? It's insulting? But WHY??!!

I can't really understand it yet. I'll have to discuss it with them in depth. I always thought a tip was a compliment!

Maybe it's because they see themselves as professionals, above the level of a common waitress etc? That's just A possibility that springs to mind?

Can't wait for my next legit. WILL ASK!!

As I said many cultures consider a tip insulting. I think people feel they are getting paid to do their job, and take pride in doing it well, they don't need an added incentive, and see it as insulting and degrading if someone offers one.

[Mr Bastard]

Cunts have more money than cents

[Utamaro]

I am Japanese and I can tell you tipping is almost non-existent and if you are offered, you are supposed to decline once - and only accept if they offer again. Funny thing is, you are supposed to tip in some places - for example if you stay in a fancy Japanese style hotel, you should tip to a lady who escort you to the room (but make sure you wrap the tip in small envelope or even in tissue-paper)

Because we are getting used to tipping here in Australia (not as much as USA), I don't think even Asian workers here will get offended by tips. Also if you are in touristy areas in Asian countries, they are half-expecting some tips from a foreign customers (like legit massage shops in Bangkok).

So in Sydney, I think it's okay to tip your service providers regardless of their background...I am thinking about going to a legit Thai massage this week, will report back the result!

[Nekman]

I went back to my legit Thai massage. At the end I asked if she was allowed to accept a tip for her amazing massage. She said yes so I tipped her. She was very happy and appreciative.

[Nekman]

But massage job is a hard job, so even just 5$ is very worthy.

Besides, I've met some who just ask for normal massage but give tips, sometimes up to 50$.

I agree. Massage is hard work. I can hear her breathe hard when attacking some of the pressure points.

Wow, $50 tip for normal massage is very generous. It must be very good! :)