Would be interesting to get a take on this subject from a regular giver of gifts and/or a Service Provider..
From the gist of the posts above I don’t feel such a Bar Steward as I might have done.
This is an interesting read and certainly splits the forum as yes or no and there is nothing wrong with that.
From my personal perspective I've been given flowers, which I find a little awkward tbh as it tells me rightly or wrongly that they are expecting or needing more than a business transaction from the booking.
Chocolates, not so bad as a gift but in a similar vein as the flowers they make me think milk tray man
Wine, I have up to a dozen bottles in my cupboard at a time and cook with them or give them away as I'm not a wine drinker, dislike red completely.
If the intention is for us to share a glass or two during the booking then they will be disappointed as alcohol during a booking makes me very uncomfortable and puts me on the defensive (ex partner was an alcoholic) and as the only way to get to me is drive its not a great plan.
I've had the occasional piece of underwear and a small piece of jewellery or two, none of which are my taste so remain unused.
Personally I would prefer not to receive any gifts, I set my fee, I deliver the advertised service to the best of my abilities and as enthusiastically and constantly as I am able and all I ask in return is you turn up, pay up and have a good time, the best gift you can give me and any SP is repeat custom.