Originally Posted by
goji
I reached that conclusion after am incident in Berlin a few years ago. NEVER PAY UPFRONT.
If they insist upon upfront payment, walk away as it probably means they have no interest in providing a fair service for a fair tip.
Evan paying in arrears is no guarantee of complete service, however it kind of guarantees something, as you just walk out if no service is provided.
In comparison, Thai boys have a vastly superior attitude, which is one reason why I always look out for any of them operating in Europe.