So I probably will not attend an Atlanta M&G. I would be tempted to attend a M&G in another far away State. They sound fun but there could be that ONE person who knows me or knows of me to ruin the fun. Hence the saying, "Loose Lips Sink Ships". Good post question.

A very reputable provider told me she observed it to be very degrading and would never attend another one.

I've been to a few of them and its really relaxed and just a lot of fun to get to know everyone and kick back.. but my first one was a little intimidating but that was because i didn't know anyone and by the end of it i was having a blast.

I've not attended a M&G so can't expand on that but did have that situation arises when I attended a lifestyle party.  We both did a double take & started laughing.  After that, never said another word about it in public....just smiled.

I also had this happen at a lifestyle event and it did freak me out, but I knew the other person had a lot to lose as well by saying something.  It was more complicated than just running into an acquaintance and I thought seriously about sneaking out, but I stuck around.

My problem was that no one I knew showed up. And of course, being my first time, I did not know anybody by sight either. So I sat at the bar of a strip club for a couple of hours and left.

I've had a few offers for company to a M&G but it hasn't worked out for me. Life goes on.

I do not think I'd be intimidated if I was recognized because like minded people usually aren't trying to exploit anyone as they too might have something to lose.  
It's called trusting your fellow human and fairly easy to do in the somewhat friendly community called the ATL Board.

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Meet and greets are a great way to get to know us. I've always had a very good time at all the meet and greets and will continue to try to make every single one.
It's not a meat market, it's a relaxing social environment

RE: A curious question for all my friends out there...

The odds of me running into someone at a M&G that I know on the outside are slim to none. That said, if I did, what's the big deal? You just found something you both have in common, i.e. the many Atlanta beauties willing to fulfill your fantasies. Hell, I'd compare notes.
The first party I went to wasn't much fun because I was new to the hobby and hadn't met many women. Felt nervous and kind of like a third wheel. Finally figured out that we're all just human beings that are there for fun and to make new connections. Last M&G I went to was a blast, although I was walking kind of funn

Have you noticed he is mostly just trolling the threads.?

I hope TER notices

be cautious about attending one due to risk of running into a civie acquaintance.  My answer to someone who is nervous for that reason is hell, hold your head up high, and be proud to be a part of this great group of friends.  What's to be "ashamed" of?  The ones that organize these events go through a lot of trouble to screen the guests, and like the previous poster said, if you're both there you're there for the same reasons.  

I was a little nervous at my first, only because I was new and had yet to meet a lot of folks yet, but that is the whole purpose of the events in the first place.  Those nerves didn't last 5 steps into the door and I've never looked back, as everyone is there for fun and good times.  We're all a very welcoming bunch, I've never heard anyone say they've regretted coming....but I have heard many say they hated missing one.

I feel a bit uncomfortable when I attend meet and greet and encounter a provider I have seen only once. When I talk to the provider I feel like she wonders why I didn't return for additional dates.

and probs will oneday but I think I would want to take a date.

...If you happen to see someone from your "real life" at a Meet and Greet they want the same anonymity as you. It is to both of your benefit to keep what you know to yourself. My only experience with anything similar to this was running into someone from "real life" in a strip club around lunch time. I saw a guy I knew from my daughter's school. He was also a parent of a child at the school and we often worked together at school functions the kids were involved in. We said hi, then answered the what are you doing here question. We both responded "I'm eating lunch" and regarded one another with the  "it's obvious that's not the only reason we're here" look and went on about our business. Nothing was ever said about it thereafter.

Another occasion many years later, I was leaving an in call after seeing a provider. There were a couple of other providers sharing the apartment. On the way to the door I saw and spoke with one of them as the other turned around. I was surprised to see she was a stripper I knew well and had seen regularly at my favorite club. We didn't give it away that we knew each other but once I confirmed she was OK seeing me (she PM'd me, I read it when I got home) as a client I had a session with her. One thing she asked was I not say anything to those we knew mutually. We both had people who knew us both we didn't want to know about our "hobby".

I find it interesting that so far no one has said, Yes, I ran into a person from my real life at a Meet & Greet and it wasn't an issue or it was a disaster. Are there any out there?    

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...it would not bother me at all.  It would actually be pretty funny.  Hell, we would have something else in common.  It sure would alter our future conversations.  

As for being nervous at my first M&G, I definitely would have been without the help of someone special.  My first M&G was also the first M&G for a special gal that I had seen once before.  We communicated that afternoon and planned to meet in the parking lot and go in together.  It put us both at ease to go in, grab a seat at the bar, get a drink and scope out the room before mingling.  It worked so well for both of us that we attended several more M&G's together throughout 2015.  

Now, I have run into 2 of Atlanta's most popular (and gorgeous) ladies in public on multiple occasions.  It seems the three of us shop in the same grocery store frequently.  Sometimes we play it cool and sometimes we stop and talk for a minute.  I always defer to them if we are going to chat as I'd never want them to feel uncomfortable.  Usually, if we both are alone, we stop and talk for a few minutes.   I gotta admit, it's pretty damn exciting seeing these lovely ladies in the grocery store just being themselves and not the fantasy they create for us.  And yes, they both look HOT in their grocery shopping outfits.  

~C

Masked parties?

Can't we have a masked party where we all are wearing a mask and we only reveal our faces once you are comfortable and only if you want to? I would be in for that..

Actually, with most of my friends, especially professional acquaintances, I'd prefer not to confront them at a meet n greet. It's all about discretion and confidentiality.

They didn't recognize me until I said something. They both worked in my building in my civie job, and I look pretty frumpy in my uniform. So, it was no surprise they didn't recognize me at first. It wasn't a big deal. We both have a secret and can't out the other without outing ourselves. Also, why would we want to out anyone? But, I will say I have not seen those two gents since which is a shame. So, if you're out there reading this, I want you to know that your secret is safe with me. My last day at work is this Friday anyway.

2 of my regulars work in my building and when we see each other in the elevator or parking deck, we just say "Good morning." like we do with anyone else.

There are a lot of negative comments here and I am only offering my opinion as I do not agree.  Please know, I am not trying to start an argument or create drama.  That is not me.  I confess I have not been to Sunny's M&G but I have heard hers, are great!  In my opinion, you take a chance of seeing someone you may know in real life but it would be a risk you should think about and I feel the risk would be minimal.  But, to each his, or her own, and if it makes someone nervous, they should not attend.  As far as the comment about the M&G's being like a "meat market", I totally disagree.  Again, not trying to start a fight but which M&G was attended that made you, or anyone else feel that way?  I have not been to other M&G's in other cities, but I have been attending the M&G's, organized by JimmyPW.  I know he advertises the M&G's on this site.  Let me say and I am positive all the women who attend would say the same, JimmyPW's M&G's are first class all the way!  Jimmy emphasizes there will be no drugs, no cameras, no bad behavior and no drama.  He makes sure this is so.  They are usually well attended and all the guys and girls act very professionally and we all have a good time.  There are no "jerks" and if there ever was, I feel Jimmy would take care of it.  If anyone posting on this comment, and you wish to attend a M&G, I strongly urge you to attend the next one, hosted by JimmyPW. You can also go back on this site, and read all the comments posted after one of Jimmy's M&G.  This is just my $.02, but I feel have correctly stated facts about the M&G's that Jimmy puts on.  Thanks for reading my comments.

Sableman