Do what feels right to you.

It’s not obligatory, and it’s not a fucking church tithe—no matter how often you flagellate yourself, genuflect, or worship at their altar.

This is their work.

You are their client.

Treat it as you would any other client–service provider relationship.

If you decide to give something extra, start with a modest cash tip—especially if the service was genuinely exceptional, or you simply want to leave a good impression.

But for fuck’s sake, make it clear why you’re giving it.

It’s a reward for something specific, not an entitlement.

I’ve known one minx who’s received serious cash gifts—add four zeros to a number—from multiple delusional punters who fancied themselves captains of industry. Unsurprisingly, she eventually came to see herself as entitled to that generosity, despite doing nothing more for them than she would have done for the next client handing over $250+ for a full service.

So before you reach for your wallet, ask yourself why.

If you absolutely must buy gifts, don’t charge in with lollies, Tim Tams, bright shiny baubles, or whatever knick-knacks you imagine make thoughtful offerings.

If you’re determined to wander into the luxury-handbag debacle, buy a high-end replica and give it with a healthy dose of irony—but don’t expect anything marvellous in return for your own idiocy.

If, over time, you’ve genuinely built what feels like a thoughtful, reciprocal transactional relationship, then do one thing first:

Find out what they actually like.

Don’t confuse that with what they want.

Those are often two very different things.

One person’s treasure is another person’s trash.