Granted, each provider has their own screening setup, but that's not what they're talking about.  When dealing with escorts, you're paying a premium for companionship.  If you just wanted to bend a girl over, pump until done and walk out, that can be had cheaper elsewhere.  Their business is all about interacting with and catering to people and they can usually learn a lot about someone new with just a few minutes of small talk.  Plus, whether real or imagined, it feels good for us to think that they're interested in us and what our life is like outside of the appointment.  At least, that's the way I see it.  I'm paying decent money to "rent" a girlfriend for an hour, not a sex toy.

It depends.  I actually prefer the more business-like arrangement, as opposed to blurring the line between the hobby and dating.  But in your case, "get to know you" probably means get to know your body.  Don't worry too much, and remember: you have a right not to answer any question you don't feel comfortable answering (unless it's part of the screening).

Getting to know you does not necessarily involve specific details, in other words you can talk about your job as an office manager without telling what company or address. I think a GFE who likes additional time just wants to get comfortable with you and figure out what you are looking for so she will provide a better experience, not just a cash and dash.

Some providers, especially on a first meeting, want to achieve a certain level of comfort with the gentleman they are seeing. They suggest two hours to give themselves ample time both to talk and to have fun. These ladies are interested in trying to cultivate more than a provider/client relationship; they are trying to make it seem like a short first date with someone new. It is all about trying to put each other at ease before you hit the bed. However, only reveal what you want to tell them. If you are not comfortable discussing your job or your family background, by all means dont. Lead the discussion in the direction you want it to go. If you are really only interested in the fun part and not 30 minutes of get to know you conversation, then only schedule a 1/2 an hour or an hour at most so things will proceed at a much more rapid pace.  

At the end of the day, you are right, the hobby is about business. Money exchanged for time/fun. The provider is not your girlfriend, you are a client. No amount of time spent with the lady will ultimately change this scenario.

Now, if you are worried that the lady is LE, you have not done your homework in terms of reading reviews. If she is LE you will eventually get busted no matter how much or little you reveal anyway.

In my experience the getting the to know you hase can be wonderfully enjoyable when you find common interests in music, theater, sports, movies, etc. Many of the best sessions I have had started with a passionate (oun intended) discussion of a shared interest whether prosaic like television or estoeric such as linguistics.

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