How much should a client tip a girl who does a FANTASTIC job? How much for 1 hour? 2 hours? 3 hours? 4 or more? Overnight?
Don't eat crackers in bed. Don't stay in certain areas after dark. Brush after every meal.
What do YOU think would be a good tip @JUSTIN777?
I'm not being a smartazz (well, slightly) but some clients think $80-120/hr already includes a tip.
There's also the argument of "Well for $80 they SHOULD be doing a FANTASTIC job. It's their job and they should be doing it very well regeardless."
Tho when I eat at a frou frou restaurant with high prices I do feel the tendency to tip a bit higher.
So I'm honestly wondering what YOU think would be a fair tip?
If I get a massage a typically tip. I haven't really thought about tipping for a cuddle as I don't normally see paid cuddlers. I suppose if I did that on a routine basis I would probably tip. This is the way I see it with tipping for a massage. If you work for a spa, parlor, shop, what have you, the house keeps a sizeable portion. so if you charge 60 for a massage, you might keep 30. in that regard I don't mind tipping, especially if its a good massage. however if the person works independently from their home or rents a space and keeps all of it, I might not be as inclined to tip. I suppose the same logic can be applied to a paid cuddler, though I realize there are already those who don't feel people should charge as much as they do for it to begin with. So those people are also going to be less likely to see a paid cuddler anyway so whether or not to tip doesn't really apply to them.
Ok, this is where I need to finally chime in....we are not underpaid Starbucks baristas, and we only pay a 15% fee to Cuddle Comfort.
I, in fact, find the offer of a tip a red flag (I've had one supposedly potential client state he tipped $100 to his last cuddler. FOR WHAT?! is my internal question.)
If someone offers me a tip, I decline and suggest they donate to No Kid Hungry.
I'm glad you feel your cuddler did a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious job...the way to tip someone you feel grateful to is to leave great karma and book her again, though!
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@StarFlower slayed it.
@StarFlower agreed, especially if there is offer of a tip up front, could be implying they are hoping for something illegal. If I did ever tip a paid cuddler, which is hypothetical as I currently don't see any though that doesn't mean its out of the question or something I am against, I may be inclined to, for example, if I don't have exact change I would just have them keep it. But as with a massage, I don't mind tipping. Just not something I have though about in the realm of cuddling I suppose.
@chococuddles of course she slayed it! Shes @StarFlower, she always slays, its what awesome people do!!
Doing a good job increases the likeliness of you being a repeat client. Unlike going to a sit down restaurant where the servers make below minimim wage and rely on tips, I don't think a tip is required for professional cuddling services, unless you want to.
In most service businesses, the owner of the business does not receive or expect tips. This is the case for hair stylists and massage therapists. Tips are typically given to someone who works for the establishment.
@chococuddles and @pmvines Thank ye, thank ye
@JFGreen I agree...we are independent contractors though.
I have been tipped a few times, it felt really nice to be appreciates where they left a little something extra but id never expect or name a "correct amount" to tip though. I also dont think its weird for someone to want to, If you feel up to it. give as much as you feel in your gut. For some that may be 5$ others may be $50 and clearly someine has paid $100 amd thought that was good. I dont think thats a red flag because who knows how that sessiom went or what she may have said to make him feel better or if she went above and beyond in some way or another. Either way, whatever Each client chooses is appreciated, and if you choose tip isnt appropriate, thats also fine and the bysiness alone is enough
Not tipped pro-cuddled but did pay for taxi journey to my place £5 and than walked her back to train station at night.
@Brandi, that person who tipped $100 ended up getting banned pretty quick, for asking me for things that were not appropriate. It is a red flag, like @pmvines said, if the potential client starts bragging about a high tip when they just start messaging you.
It's fine if you want to accept tips, but you have to admit we get paid well for what we do; we don't need them.
I've deterred a couple of clients by suggesting they donate to No Kid Hungry. I'd be seriously happy if they did that. But one of those who was deterred was the guy who wanted to wrestle.
@poolman That was very gentlemanly of you.
Wrestling doesn't seem very cuddly to me.
@Mike403 Exaaaaactly what I said!
In addition to cash I include a few grocery items , sometimes a stuffed animal . I don't increase the tip for longer sessions , or if they are a snuggle buddies who pay 50% commission . But I will bet a longtime SB has negotiated a lower commission .
Do the pros be ok with those gifts @sparkly?
@poolman I know I might be unusual, but I wouldn't accept gifts from clients. It would just feel strange to me. It also would seem that the client could be attempting to ingratiate himself with me. Same with a tip.
@sparklyblue-eyes I'm not saying you have wrong intentions at all.
Not everyone holds this view, and perhaps it is because I'm a bit older? I'd appreciate the gesture, for sure, especially if the grocery items were things I'd mention I liked, but I still couldn't accept them.
The other thing I do is compare professional cuddling to, say, going to a chiropractor. I wouldn't have the slightest inclination to bring my chiropractor an extra gift on top of their fee. Ok, I might bake cookies at the holidays... I believe if we are going to bring professional cuddling to the mainstream, we must treat it as such.
I see things totally different from starflower, which is fine. eaxh pro is different.
Im a very giving person and have given majority of my new clients a crystal or a stone or candy or some form of a token of appreciation and a few regular. i like to make necklaces for. Some of those regulars have baught me stones in return, weed items, coffee or hot coco, one guy even got me fake inspirational tattoos because he knows Im really into positivity and self love. Little did he know those tattoos got me through a really rough time. I domt feel greedy or expectant when I get things nor do I feel its wrong to give things away. It makes me feel good. I think to each their own but to say there's a hidden agenda is completely not the case for me or any of my clients thus far.
@Brandi That's nice you have an exchange going on..I do believe the intention can be fine or not fine; I just have a policy against it is all.
Starflower i personally think your stance is good. But Brandi i can understand yours as well.
@navyvet76 Thank you, I thought about it carefully. Also Texas is not the same market as California, believe you me. I was actually going to send you a short message to thank you for visiting my page just now...but the first line of your bio tells pros not to contact you.
Just to let you know....I understand if someone solicits your business out of the blue--that's annoying. I'm not like that. I have several friends from all over who in fact may never be cuddle clients but we still are friends. If you ever would like to message me, feel free and know that I would not badger you in any way.
Sending you good vibes~~~~
My business is product based not service based so it's a bit different.
Still, I have hot-stamped retail bags that only a few (out of almost a thousand) others have at shows and I give away postcards and stickers. I don't up the price of my merch and don't expect anything more from the customer. I just want them to have the best experience possible for the fairest price.
I'd transfer the same skills over if I were a pro-cuddler. I'd go above and beyond to make sure they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Instead of accepting tips I'd just appreciate their return business. Naturally everyone has their own style and that's fine but even the thought of a tip on top of an already indulgent price rubs me slightly the wrong way.
Having blathered all that I did tip the one pro I cuddled with because her price was lower than most. The tip was just a "thank you" for the lowered price more than anything.
Everyone runs their business differently but I've found sometimes giving a "break" to those who sometimes really need it is more of a reward than money.
@chococuddles You are right about anyone in the service industry--customer service in person or on the phone, any profession really should have a customer service/promotion aspect, like you do. That's perfect!
I am no different. I believe it's the little things, and I'll do extra things here and there for my clients that happily surprise them, but that go with the flow so it doesn't feel like I'm trying. I'm always looking for the opportunity to offer more value. That leaves them possibly wanting to tip me. (As you know, I don't accept tips, but it's nice to know I might inspire that feeling.)
If you feel a twinge that someone is undercharging for their value, I understand your feeling to give a tip...but you could always let them know they should charge more. If a client did me that favor (mind you, I think my pricing is on point for my area), I would keep them at my lower rate out of gratitude and have the higher rate to new clients.
@StarFlower they weren't undercharging, just not overcharging. But your honest, light words are always a breath of fresh air. CC is lucky to have you.
@chococuddles Ohhhh ok. Well right, overcharging would probably mean no repeat business anyway.
And thank you for the compliment, my dear. If I may say, I luuuuurve both your serious and your funny comments. I have literally laughed out loud at some of the funny ones!
Poolman the pros are very ok with the gifts
@sparklyblue-eyes @poolman I think many professional cuddlers are fine with extras and tips, but I also think it's important to gain consent first. Many people generally wouldn't know how turn down such a gift if they weren't comfortable with it, so something like, "How would you feel about a tip?" Or "I'd like to get you a little something and give it to you at the session. Is that ok?"
Star I don't think that I might ask for permission to tip first , for the one reason mentioned above . The pro might think " what's up with that ?" "Why is he even mentioning it?" I see where you are coming from though, with the professionalism . If you read the FAQ's on the other two pro sites , tips are mentioned as optional , so , I think that a professional cuddler, would be prepared for , a tip or tip "package" ( as I call mine), if the client chooses .
@sparklyblue-eyes to each his own.
@sparkyblue-eyes I have friends who have gotten ripped off by other pro sites. "Pay half up front", they pay and never hear a peep again. Is that good business practice too? In the FAQ?
To each their own but I wouldn't use those other sites as a measuring stick for etiquette.