In my experience I think it's entirely possible for a client and escort to become friends and keep a professional relationship. In fact, the friendship connection seems to make the experience better. However, neither side should try to take advantage of each other in the professional aspect because of the friendship.  

As for the guy who wanted to start right in the moment he walked in the door? It was his loss. You are one of the sweetest, most engaging and beautiful women I know, and I always enjoy our "getting to know you/catching up" time together. And I'm glad you "put a flea in his ear", even though I had to look it up.

If you look ok and are nice to a girl, and you click. She may let you buy her a $200 dinner.  
nothing is ever free!

I try to treat any lady I see as a human being with hopes, wants, desires and perhaps something interesting to share.  Providers are providing a service but there's no reason to treat them bad unless previously agreed upon as a fetish.  Granted, all of us are not necessarily here to "make friends" but just to get laid, pump and dump or whatever they call it.  I for one am not one of those guys.  At the risk of being labeled a "mangina", I tend to try to treat providers how I would like to be treated if our situations were reversed.  First, respect.  Second, friendly talk/getting to know you phase/catching up (if you've seen her before). Third, segue into kissing/light play, then the fireworks begin.  Sometimes a shower is necessary before things can begin because either I am coming from work, or a long car ride from the Island into Manhattan, whatever.  That's the only reason to just strip before any niceties, and even then, you should say "hello" first!!!

I am glad most of you feel positive about the relationships created from this world.  

I have had particular support this week from my friends, both male and female, so it reinforces my belief even more.