Encounter: Hit the ceiling at Serenity

[dj8rocks]

Gentlemen. If there is a need to discuss proper etiquette, perhaps a civil thread in the ML would be a more appropriate location.

[PeterFunt]

Yes DJ8rocks is right. There definitely is a need to discuss AMP etiquette. Remember guys, these girls are all connected, they know what is going on throughout the area and pass it on to one another. We try to pass info on here but do a shitty job of it, especially when we get defensive and argumentative. Overtipping DOES cause the AMP girls to demand higher tips and we are the suckers that let our small heads do the negotiations. I have seen the higher tips go up a couple years then back down slowly then repeat upwards again--worse than chasing gasoline prices, but the same idea. We have the deck stacked against us, we need to keep the prices/tips within reason and CONSISTENT and pass the info on through ECCIE so we are all on the same page and receiving good service at a good price. Never be afraid to walk out if they dont give you what you want for the price you want.

[PGH15]

Actually, after reading and going back and forth, I've actually come to see Dogface's point and agree.

I'll admit the error in judgement here. Sorry fellow hobbyists.

Originally Posted by Dogface78

[bambino]

Do you people actually think only guys on ECCIE visit AMPs? We’re a very small percentage. I’ll bet a bunch of mongers that live in Nevillewood frequent Serenity. They throw money around like candy. Trust me on this. Doesn’t matter what a few guys on ECCIE do. Doesn’t matter.

[Dogface78]

Originally Posted by bambino

Do you people actually think only guys on ECCIE visit AMPs? We’re a very small percentage. I’ll bet a bunch of mongers that live in Nevillewood frequent Serenity. They throw money around like candy. Trust me on this. Doesn’t matter what a few guys on ECCIE do. Doesn’t matter.

[bambino]

Originally Posted by Dogface78

[PeterFunt]

Bambino, there is a big difference in being in a group of men who throw money around on the golf course to impress one another or one of these guys giving a tip to an individual girl in a room alone with her. I was raised in Sewickley Heights and I know these people are tightwads unless they are impressing one another. Its a macho thing. I believe that there are enough people reading ECCIE and other reviews and we can actually impact the going prices without having to argue with these girls every time over tips. If you want to just buy them out with more money, just pay for a whore!

[bambino]

Originally Posted by PeterFunt

Bambino, there is a big difference in being in a group of men who throw money around on the golf course to impress one another or one of these guys giving a tip to an individual girl in a room alone with her. I was raised in Sewickley Heights and I know these people are tightwads unless they are impressing one another. Its a macho thing. I believe that there are enough people reading ECCIE and other reviews and we can actually impact the going prices without having to argue with these girls every time over tips. If you want to just buy them out with more money, just pay for a whore!

I’ve been with them when they were mongering. But maybe I hang with a different group of guys. I’ve played golf at Sewickley and Allegheny Golf Clubs with some good guys. They weren’t cheap either. The bottomline is, maybe you should post signs at the AMPS with ECCIE guidelines on tipping!!!

[PeterFunt]

You confirmed what I said, among the "guys" with money, they will break out the big bills. Everyone else they are tight. I grew up with them. I worked with them, I know their families, I have seen MOST of them screw over service workers, then spread the dough out freely at the club. Sounds like you are one of them--Go buy yourself a whore and leave our AMP girls alone.

[bambino]

Originally Posted by PeterFunt

You confirmed what I said, among the "guys" with money, they will break out the big bills. Everyone else they are tight. I grew up with them. I worked with them, I know their families, I have seen MOST of them screw over service workers, then spread the dough out freely at the club. Sounds like you are one of them--Go buy yourself a whore and leave out AMP girls alone.

You seem to be the type of guy who makes generalizations and believe them to be true. There are tightwads in every socio-economic strata. I’ve never been a tight wad. Wether it’s business, personal or hobby related activities. I’ve been to AMPs from Toronto to Shanghai and all points in between. Independent hookers to. For local AMPs I leave nothing if there isn’t at least a HJ. $30 to $50 depending on activities and attitude. That’s pretty much it. Oh, I went on a golf trip with a guy from Sewickley Heights. His family owned a prominent business in town. He wasn’t a tight wad. Just a guy who wanted to have fun and didn’t mind spending money or giving the waitstaff nice tips. And he wasn’t “showing off”. That being said, I don’t care what a member here leaves for a tip at an AMP. It’s none of my business and doesn’t affect me one bit.