1) Never pick a provider with a few or no reviews.

2) Never pick a provider that does not show her face in on her webpage.

3) If you see something that bothers you about her face or body on her webpage, chances are it will be magnified 3 times that in person.

4) Never schedule a 2hr. appt or longer on the first date.

5) Don't bother with the very high priced escorts.  Most are only worth it in their own minds.

6) Look for reviews that say "...she has gained a few pounds."  This means more than a few because most reviewers are being kind.

7) If a provider is rude, standoffish or inconsiderate in the emails or phone calls PRIOR to your meeting, chances are she'll be the same when you meet her in person.  

8) If a provider is friendly, considerate and intelligent in her emails or phone calls PRIOR to your appt., chances are she'll be the same when you meet her in person.

9) Don't rule out agencies.  Some of the best experiences I've had have been with agencies.

10)  Better to have a few ATFs then many GFEs.

As always.....YMMV

I agree with all but #2.  Some ladies want their identity kept hidden for family or other reasons.  I don't have a problem with the "eye or face blur technique that some use.  If the reviews says something positive like "looks better than her photos", that is good enough for me.  I have met many wonderful ladies using TER as a reference source.  For the record, I'm 3 months short of my 4-yr. experience award.  LOL

1) Never pick a provider with a few or no reviews.
* What is "a few"?
I have nine, is that more than "a few"?
What about the ladies who ask for no reviews?
Posting an ISO and B/C can be useful to find excellent ladies who prefer discretion.

2) Never pick a provider that does not show her face in on her webpage.
* Believe it or not, many of us do NOT like to be so easily identified.  When a client takes us out around town it is nice if people on the street do not recognize a paid lady on his arm.  Additionally many hotels have been known to have "hot sheets" of the ladies faces... some see this as a serious security risk.  I do have a few face shots though have been phasing out the full-frontals.  Read the reviews if available or ask the lady directly for a photo if none are on the site.  

3) If you see something that bothers you about her face or body on her webpage, chances are it will be magnified 3 times that in person.
* I agree with this, mostly.  ALL of my friends have told me I look better than my photos.  Lighting does funny things - it makes me look heavier, it casts funny shadows on my face and makes me look too serious, even though I am petite and fit (110#) odd rolls of skin show via shadows.  Be aware, some of us are simply not photogenic.

4) Never schedule a 2hr. appt or longer on the first date.
* This may be a good rule of thumb, though I've had amazing 4-hour first date dinner dates.  YMMV in the extreme.  If your pocket book can take it and you are a brave man... go ahead!

5) Don't bother with the very high priced escorts.  Most are only worth it in their own minds.
* Again, if your pocketbook can take it and you want it... go ahead!  We are all worth much more than we could ever charge.  How the fu@K do you put a price on your time, your life, your most intimate self?!?  Who are you to decide if we are worth it?  Each individual can only decide if it is worth it TO THEM.

6) Look for reviews that say "...she has gained a few pounds."  This means more than a few because most reviewers are being kind.
* Yep, probably.

7) If a provider is rude, standoffish or inconsiderate in the emails or phone calls PRIOR to your meeting, chances are she'll be the same when you meet her in person.  
* Yep, probably, though I know I am brisk in emails and calls which is not the case in person.  It's those many years of using these mediums for collection calls and other unpleasant business.  I just don't give good phone... though I give good...

8) If a provider is friendly, considerate and intelligent in her emails or phone calls PRIOR to your appt., chances are she'll be the same when you meet her in person.
* This should be the case.

9) Don't rule out agencies.  Some of the best experiences I've had have been with agencies.
* Don't rule them out, still do your homework on both the agency AND the particular lady you are interested in.

10)  Better to have a few ATFs then many GFEs.
* I don't understand this.  I've been told many times that I am an ATF as well as a GFE.  What is your criteria for either?!?

Some more thoughts:
1.  Do your homework!
2.  Read the available reviews.
3.  Know what it is you are looking for.
4.  Do your homework!

Oh, and respect us ladies please.  Be on time.  Wear a smile on your face.  Honor a ladies requests and rules.  Kindness and consideration will go a long ways in ensuring that you would be welcomed back with open arms... and legs...

xoxo,
Sola

PS, I really do loathe the words "always" and "never".

-- Modified on 4/8/2005 6:57:09 PM

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Thanks!

1) Never pick a provider with a few or no reviews.
    Why ? Are we giving you the time of day with no reviews posted under your name?
2) Never pick a provider that does not show her face in on her webpage.
Can you send us a pic of you please? We promise we wont tell your wife,boss,neighbor ,mother, or children  ( providers concerns)

3) If you see something that bothers you about her face or body on her webpage, chances are it will be magnified 3 times that in person.
What, she isn't perfect like you ?

4) Never schedule a 2hr. appt or longer on the first date.
Its a given

5) Don't bother with the very high priced escorts.  Most are only worth it in their own minds.
      Yes they are.. they feel their time is worth much more in their own highly esteemed mind If you have a low profiled wallet,, dont go for a high profiled girl and you wont have a low profiled attitude

6) Look for reviews that say "...she has gained a few pounds."  This means more than a few because most reviewers are being kind. (given)

7) If a provider is rude, standoffish or inconsiderate in the emails or phone calls PRIOR to your meeting, chances are she'll be the same when you meet her in person.  (not so, we get more emails than Santa Claus..everyone has a bad mood day )You can only stand so much of.. "can i have a pic of your tits, and how much are your rates"

8) If a provider is friendly, considerate and intelligent in her emails or phone calls PRIOR to your appt., chances are she'll be the same when you meet her in person. Not really.. catch her in traffic on a bad day

9) Don't rule out agencies.  Some of the best experiences I've had have been with agencies.
Post a review

10)  Better to have a few ATFs then many GFEs. Variety is the spice of life

As always.....YMMV
As always IMHO

Ciara and Sola !
Ther are many reasons to disagree with MOST of the 10 points of the original post.
Just a few
No reviews....every lady reviewed, even the most popular and best reviewed ladies started with NO reviews.

Does not show her face....we really must understand and respect the ladies concerns and reasons here.

If a lady is rude......what did you say or do to cause her to be?

If a lady is friendly....why IF? I find all the ladies to be friendly, unless as above we cause them not to be...they are human, it does seem that some forget that.

Number eleven.....in general it is not wise to take the adivce of one who posts under an alias.

Thank You
ps  Sola....I always ....never say never.
   Ciara....can I get a few more pic of the blue ice...Please

Total newbie here....I can understand why someone doesn't want to show their face on their website...but is it inappropriate to ask for full photos by email?  For me the face an eyes are just as important as the body.....

Amen to the ladies.  I could not have said it any better.  Your comments were right on point.

I'll send you pictures, Ciara, but not of "Little Lex"...He's camera shy... and my camera can't focus on something that small.

I think we need to remember who is paying who here. The provider should provide more personal info than the hobbyist.

The OP is talking about Newbies...I understand your point of some ladies who don't want reviews(I have seen a woman four or five times before she asked me to do a review of her for her own personal reasons until then she asked me not to review her)so I KNOW you ladies do have perfectly good reasons for not wanting reviews at times but face it...for every woman like this there are a hundred who don't have a review because they just changed their name to get away from their bad reviews

Another point about the review thing is at least for the first few times he ought to choose someone who he KNOWS offers whatever it is he's looking for in an escort and he can only know this by reading the reviews

As for the face thing...if the lady has reviews that say she is attractive then it isn't so important but again we are talking about newbies here and for the first few times don't you think he should pick someone who specifically appeals to him and not have to risk someone who may or may not be what floats his boat?

Surely you want a newbie to have a great time right at the start so he continues in this hobby don't you?

I agree much of what Mitch said is not absolute truths for everyone at all times but for Newbies it's not exact the worst advice he could of offered...anything that can increase the odds of a newbie having a sucessful encounter in this hobby can only be good for ALL the quality ladies out there(the more likely he has a good first time the more likely he'll repeat with others in the future)

I own and operate three businesses - one of which is as an escort.  With all due respect, I am not Wal-Mart or McDonalds.  I do not agree that the customer is always right.  Turning down potential clients happens regularly in all of my businesses.  For a variety of reasons, it is not in my best interest to work with everyone that inquires about my services.  I must add that my regular, long-time customers appreciate my discretion and discernment.

Yes - you do have the prerogative to patronize the provicer of your choice.  We all have choices as to where to spend our money.  However, as an independent business woman I work with clients who suit my professional needs and appreciate the skills and experience I have to offer.

If you are interested in additional information from a provider, i.e. photos, in-call info, etc. just ask.  You just might receive the information you are looking for.   Cheers!

I guarantee my service and go to great lengths to ensure a happy customer.  That said, I am very selective about those I am willing to meet.
My business, my decision, ME.