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And this one requires no effort whatsoever, no effort in obtaining the tips at least.

I have noticed on a number of occasions if I am dancing in the cantina and talking intently with one of the guests that I tend to be tipped rather often and rather generously. I have been playing out a pre-arranged scene in the Dearic cantina where I am talking with one of the cantina customers, there is some general chit-chat and a fair amount of flirting going on. During these conversations I am able to pay only nominal attention to the rest of my guests but I still find myself being tipped often, and it seems like more often than on other occasions. *grin*

Iwen

A fair amount of flirting, huh?

What about those of us too shy to flirt? I guess we should choose another career.

you don't have to be flirty to get decent tips. any sort of roleplay conversation will help, even if its not directed to the customer themselves... the atmosphere you'll generate will make it much more fun for them.

personally, i try and keep my interactions pretty casual, with only the occasional /wink, and a generous helping of smiles

if you have any info that will help your patrons, thats even better. pointing them towards an interesting new quest, a good weaponsmith, or a BE with good prices on pet stims will almost always get you some extra money, and it'll make the time pass much quicker. i received a very generous 10k tip this weekend from one customer who i healed, buffed, and gave him a lot of info about the new holocrons.

with that said, if you AREN'T very social, but still like to help people, and don't feel like being poor, you might consider becoming a medic/doctor instead, or in addition to being an entertainer. most of the doctors i've seen have been able to make a good amount of money selling buffs to players/creatures. a lot of them charge 1k per stat, or 5k for all 6... that stacks up pretty quick when you start buffing groups of 3-4 people and their pets

I'm not overly comfortable flirting myself but i do find that the /demure (blushes shyly)command helps me in many occasions also the odd giggle and setting my mood to shy gets across the point that my character is shy and not really flirty and takes away some of the blatentness from the few occasions when i do flirt.

I will say that if you acknowledge a customer and make them feel like they are somebody, they will tip. When they walk in and you see them around just /say <name>!

Doesn't have to be flirting, just chit chat & use the customer's name.

Hey, Dyvana, Mind if we use your cantina for a party on tuesday? Send me an email in game and we'll work out the details if you are up for it.

(sorry to be off subject)

Everybody finds their own way how to get tips or not. Just be sure not to offend your bandmembers with what you are doing.

Some quite common rules how to be fair to the other performers

Dont overdo a flirt in the public because some may not want to be "part" of it

Dont scream or shout for tips or services you offer (I really hate it when especially master dancer who made their master through afk dancing are shouting to offer their mind buff

Dont get nasty on someone (swearing etc..)

Please dont wear the underwear.. if you play on Eclipse and dont have any money for clothes, ask Areck. He will gladly help you out

if you decide to perform afk, please dont use a spam macro

I hope i didnt forget anything. Well the rest is up to you. Areck e.g.is doing great. He is always active when he is online and can therefore always react if someone needs anything form a performer (chit chat, healing, buffing).

The best way to get tips is to be active.