Quote Originally Posted by madness123 View Post
Ill tip well when Ive had a great experience and plan on a return visit. Ive found it makes a great investment on the next visit. Then ill level out. But average service get base rate tip. You know it when you'll definitely be booking again. I always go for two shot visits so on balance I dont mind decent tipping when its been an hour of hard work.
Everyone has their own methodology. MY experience, the first price I pay will always be the (expected) subsequent price with no further discussion needed. I don't tip. For me, perhaps with limited vocabulary, too difficult to explain a one-time tip. Paying less on a subsequent visit, I believe, could lead to confusion. As I've posted many times, my tip is return business which is appreciated. I never pay less - when required, I just don't return (or a LONG time to try again). But I have unilaterally upped the price when I know that the general market price has increased or to reward longevity. Finally, I will round up on the last visit when I know I'll be on hiatus, explaining such.

Bottom line: whatever works for YOU.