Zona Blue Girl / House Cut and Tipping

[Jaylisto]

Today I was at Zona Blue, and after the session. The girl gave me the spiel that she get $18 and the house gets $24. Is this the correct cut. I heard tipping should be like 10%. Service was above average but not great and I didn't get the full hour. She seemed to frown upon my 10%. Is that the correct cut and/or was my tipping off?

 

[All my friends are dead]

I don't see your tipping as being off much. I tip about 2000 to 3000 col in high end and lower end places for good service. I figure the girls in the low end places doing session for $10 to $20 need deserve a higher percent and the get so little for the session. That is about in line with what I have heard the Zona girls get which may be a little below the average of about 50% cut for girls.rbc100

 

[citcat45]

Zona Blue Girl / House Cut and Tipping

Today I was at Zona Blue, and after the session. The girl gave me the spiel that she get $18 and the house gets $24. Is this the correct cut. I heard tipping should be like 10%. Service was above average but not great and I didn't get the full hour. She seemed to frown upon my 10%. Is that the correct cut and/or was my tipping off?

I have actually asked this question of many of the chicas at ZB, I have at current count 4 different answers ranging from $11.00 to $ 30.00, I am not sure what to believe as we all know the chicas are not exactly known for their honesty, my guess would be they are renting the rooms (wink-wink) to the girls for 20.00-24.00 per hour depending on CRT VIP or not, in other words....1/2 is my guess

This is just an opinion, would be interested if agreed with or not.

As far as tipping, I tip based upon performance...usually above 10%...I may be the exception but I do get outstanding service as I believe the girls do talk about us as much as we do them and are well aware of who the nice guys are........... and are not..

 

[Ree]

Girls Cut

Guys, the girls at ZB get 9K Colones or $18 for the session. That is up 1K colones or $2 since they received a raise a month or so ago. Tipping is to each his own, but I could never see giving less than $10, typically $20 for a session, extra if you feel it is worth it.

 

[AlexComarinoso]

One thing I would like to add to this thread is not a direct response to the initial thread. But, it is important for those who read the forum to note so disturbing changes at ZB. Having said that, I am still a big ZB fan.

I have noticed that some of the chicas are starting to hustle the expensive drinks while lounging in the bar area. I have never been one to say, "no" to the drinks in the past. Until I got the bill for buying 3 drinks last visit for 3 well known ZB stars. I don't remember how much it was but if I remember it is about $9.00 each. I usually agree to the drinks because in the past the girls usually only asked for juice or a soft drink. No biggie. Now the hustle for the kahlua drink. No mas.

Second, as I finished a double with 2 of the more famous chicas they were a bit disappointed with my initial propina. They would have accepted it but hustled me for $20 each. I know they did this to another guy too because I witnessed it in the lobby. He asked me how much he should tip. I gave him my advice. He then told me that he was pressured for $20 from the same chica as I had taken.

Again, I'm still a big fan but,even being the vet that I am, will be more firm in what I will give. It was almost like a US strip club. I hope that the trend does not continue.

dapanz1

 

[sathish k]

I know what you mean, Dapanz. I will no longer buy drinks for the chicas at either Zona Blue or Idem.........they're just too damn expensive! Even at the regular bars; Key Largo, Blue Marlin, New York Bar, etc., if a chica asks me to buy her a drink......I say "yes, if you want a domestic beer, OK, but I'm not buying any exotic mixed drinks." Some actually get offended by this.....Oh well.

The propina angle is another "sour grape" for me. I always give the chica what I think is a fair propina, but when they do that typical frown and start complaining, I ask them "do you want this or not?"......and that's the end of it. You have to draw the line somewhere.

Zebra

 

[asia]

Wow, a $20 tip. That's quite a lot. And it sounds like these girls expect it. I have never been there other than to pick up my vip cards. I think I'll give it a miss. It sounds to me like the girls there are getting spoiled.

 

[kgegruqaioqikresp]

A $30 tip. Get real!! Don't get taken.

 

[BotNieuauu]

I have to agree with a lot of what has been said in this thread. It seems the Zona chicas are getting a little spoiled. The line up is real strong as good as ever though. I only sessioned twice there this trip and was quoted two different prices and they were different from the price my buddy paid. It definitely gave me a I’m being hustled feeling. It wasn’t a big deal or a lot, but I did session more at New Fantasy this trip than Zona. I can’t remember that ever happening before.

 

[Weriuxubbinna]

I think we should not blame the chicas totally. I think we should blame ourselves, some more than others. :roll:

 

[Pompal 09.]

$ 20-30 tips no wonder the girls are getting spoiled...More like $ 8-15 is my norm for good service, usually the change from $50 at todays VIP rate of $42 is more than adequate, with occassional increase for perfect service IMHO...

The house drink at $ 9 if a definite no-no, that is ridiculous.....are the girls getting a piece of this or is it total profit to the house (1 shot of Baileys and mixer)

Although not a cheap guy, I do offer water or a soda, but say no bebe to the Zona Cocktail.....

 

[Juuls]

Second, as I finished a double with 2 of the more famous chicas they were a bit disappointed with my initial propina. They would have accepted it but hustled me for $20 each. I know they did this to another guy too because I witnessed it in the lobby. He asked me how much he should tip. I gave him my advice. He then told me that he was pressured for $20 from the same chica as I had taken.

Same thing for me 3 weeks ago. The girls wanted a 10,000 colone tip each and pouted like little Babi*s when I laughed. :roll: This was the first time I had ever been asked for a propina at ZB. :evil: If the service is good then 2,000 - 4,000 is plenty in my book (and thats a cheap book).

 

[voinlybob]

I usually bring with me a bunch of $5 bills for tips at ZB or other places. In other words, I already have planned what I will give. If service was absolutely great, I'd be willing to give two $5 bills. But seldom. Has to be GFE with some emotional connection. Reasonable tips and expectations are to the benefit of everyone. If pressure, expectations and/or crappy attitudes get out of hand, many of us may choose to go elsewhere or even, I hope not, stay home. So reasonableness in tipping and, for that matter, pricing, will keep nearly everyone happy. Those who go overboard in their tipping practices end up spoiling it not only for themselves, but the rest of us as well. I want to be kind and considerate, but I also don't want to feel manipulated. If I feel that way, I'll find another place in San Jose to patronize and the place that permits unreasonable expectations will gradually lose business until it is ready to re-enter to good old capitalist system.

 

[caawsmdo]

I have stuck to giving the same tip to every girl I session with Cause I know they talk! I have never had one bad session there.
Some will do EVERY thing (naughty girls), and some wont. I tend to repeat with the naughty ones more often, as they are comfortable with me.
I have had 2 sessions on a 3 way where one of them tried to ask up front for certain acts.. I shut that down quick and let them know they will be taken care of. I will never agree to a tip up front. At the end Its always the same tip.
You cant fault these gals for ask'n I guess.
I agree with El Silencioso, I only offer water soda or redbull..


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