Was out and about, ordering Sushi, when out of the blue I see a well known provider in the same place. You're probably dismissing it, I was too, I figured yeah right impossible, but than I noticed a distinct tattoo that convinced me. Well I just went about my business and left ( she was w/ someone), but it brought up a good question for you providers. I know this was a freak occurance and would probably never happen again: If you girls were alone in public and someone was to regognize you and say hello how would you react? Don't bother asking me who or where, I kinda liked what I saw and don't want to ruin my chance of seeing her.

It depends upon the Hobbiest and the Provider and the circumstances....  A "friend" of mine came up behind me in a public place in front of people and secretly whispered, "Booo,  your secret's safe with me..."  I totally freaked out, but still remained composed.  I know his personal history and he had quite the background that would restict him from making waves!  He walked away, gave a sexy side smile, and that was it!  If both people are sharp, quick, and professional, the situation you described is a piece of cake...  In fact, send then a cocktail!!!!

but she was w/ someone, if it was a client I didn't want to disrupt his moment, and, if she wasn't working I didn't want to upset her. It was pretty cool though.

people recognize me often....i small nos is sufficient if im with someone but if i am alone... sure, say hi

were alone and the woman is alone, why not say hi, unless you had such a horrible time you want to forget about it.  I would hope she would say hi to me too.

If I were with my SO, I would not say hi and would hope the woman would have the sense to not say hi as well.  Same applies if she is with another person male or female (could be a civie friend or family member).  Smile and nod, maybe if I caught an eye, but I would do that to any pretty lady.:x. Otherwise, nothing.

I was with civvies @ Sparx steakhouse on 46th,
was damm worried girl at next table was the gorgeous
blonde I bonked the evening before. If it was/had
been, NO REACTION was the reaction I wanted.
Consequences wouldn't have been as bad as PC's but
this JG doesn't want the convictions of my courage.

I bumped into Vanessa Del Rio once at an ATM, and she was not too happy when I said hello and conveyed it very passionately. Two weeks later I met her in a convention in Las Vegas, she recognized me immediately, apologized and then tried to sell me an autograph picture, I politely decline.

I was out in public alone than it would be fine if you said hello, but if someone saw me and wasn't sure I'd rather they didn't and I would do the same if I ran into a man I had seen.

I could be out with friends or coworkers (from the low paying job with the health benefits). They don't know ANYTHING about Megatha so I'd have to play "dumb blonde" with you and pretend you were mistaken.

Megatha

 Has been discussed before, but the posts were good. Obviously, it depends on the situation. If you both were alone, than no reason not to say hello. However, if either you or her are with other people, best not to acknowledge one another out of professional etiquette. My 2 cents.

I thought I handled it well, and left it alone. As for the Vanessa incident we were alone inside the kiosk, hey what can I say I got excited, Do you know how much body fluids I've lost because of her? ...Uhh..never mind.

I agree that you handled it well. Given the circumstances, I no doubt would have done the same.

Of course, it's possible that the parties would not have minded if you had introduced yourself and said hello - but you would have had no way of knowing that at the time and would have been wrong to presume it  

I am very friendly in a public situation. Just come on up and say hi.

Got on a plane and the first face that I looked at was a provider that I had been with the night before. Both of us were cool, I nodded and so did she, but nothing else. We mee again and talked about the incidental encounter on the plane.