With the number of popular providers and the number of us hobbyist here in MN, has anyone ever had a chance meeting in a public place like a grocery store, restaurant, etc? How did it go? A cordial hello? Complete discretion and no words exchanged? Shocked expression to see someone you have had intimate relations with in public? Has this happened?

Sure. At the gym.  Quite pleasant exchange, cordial and warm.  Nothing weird at all.

One or both of you may not be alone and being greeted by someone you know through being a hobbyist or escort is likely not welcome.

I've had seen a provider that lived 1 block down from me. I told her I could be there in 30 minutes. Then let her give me detailed directions like I didn't know my own street. I thought maybe I seen her but I never seen her again as a provider or otherwise.

One was very discreet and nothing but a polite nod in both directions.  Another one beckoned me by calling out my provider name at Wal-Mart......just glad that I was alone.   A third time, I was playing blackjack at Mystic Lake and the DEALER (who was a hobbyist that I had never met) called me by my provider name!!!  I was with family at the time so pretended I didn't know he was talking to me.    It was a very awkward few minutes for me.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be discreet and mature when you see a provider in a public place.

I ran into a favorite provider at my work of all places. It was all good because she is a very sweet young lady and it was nice to see her!

Casual smiles, not much more than might happen in any eye contact situation. Seemed OK...?

Where?  

MN Twins game

St Paul skyway

Mpls bar

St Paul restaurant

Suburban McDonalds

I really don't mind it at all.

Happened at the gym. She hopped on a treadmill a row infront of mine. Later saw her working out with some guy her bf I think.