Have any of you ever seen your GFE in public?
What did you do? Did you say hello, did you just ignore her?
What would you do if you see her in public? Would you approach her and say hello?

closer than most family members(that's a given). That is the relationship we have agreed to have. So BE DAMNED those pundits of 'separation'.

and are CERTAIN that she will welcome your approach (and very few ladies would), treat her as you would any other stranger you encounter.  IOW, the correct answer is almost always to simply ignore her, and hope she has the same courtesy.

Providers have civie lives of their own too. Many of them keep their work private.
It is a matter of respect. Neither side should be put in an awkward position when civie counterparts may be present.

She is a woman that you pay for sex.  By nature of her occupation she leads a double life.  Don't approach her.

If she is in a situation where she is by herself, like shopping at a Walmart, then you could say hello if you feel comfortable.

If she is with other people socially, then I would let it pass.

Instead just pull out your wiener and dangle it back and forth a few times so she'll recognize you.

It's the discreet way of saying hello.

However, if you're on friendly terms and want to say hi, you can send her an email later on. "Hey, was that you in aisle 3 searching desperately for pumpkin? Sorry I took the last can!"

I asked my regular how he wanted me to handle it if I saw him in public.  He said, "Be cool; I know a lot of people in this town so you'll be just one more person I know."  (No, he's not a public figure, just a savvy businessman.)

FWIW, however, I decided when I started this business that I wouldn't be the first to greet any client; I'll let him decide if he wants to acknowledge me.  Even with my regular's permission to approach him, I'll still let him say "hello" first.  

I'm not covering my behind; I'm allowing my clients to cover theirs.

If you see a lady in public that you recognize from private time or this site, IGNORE her!!  You don't know who she is with or who she knows that is around.  Would be kind of awkward if a lady was with a family member and you came up and said hello.  Now how hard would it be for her to explain who you were?

Or if she were with her significant other.  How selfish would you be to say hello to her and strike up a conversation.  How would you feel if a lady saw you at dinner and she came over and said hello and your wife had just came back from the restroom.

Never say anything to anyone from this hobby in public unless previously given permission.  It can be very awkward and unwanted.  Maybe send her a note later asking if that was her you saw.

Did I screw up when you sat down next to me with that hot little dark haired girl?  I tried to play it cool, but I believe that I said hello to both of you...

In other words, do as I say, not as I do.  

Living in Manhattan, you are bound to walk into clients every now and then. If I am alone, I let them take the lead. If I am not alone, I look away.

I never approach, but I have had clients see me on the street and smile and come give a hug or just a handshake. It is awkard only if you let it be.

Remember, what is done behind close doors is suppose to be between you and her, your choice if you say hello in public. I would not get offended if you didn't say hello. Here in the city, its so crowded on streets, you never know if your boss's wife is walking across the street and sees you ..

But thats me

I ignored her, she ignored me. It's really that simple. BTW, she was a 9/9. We fucked like rabbits, but I wasn't going to approach her in the store, since I had no idea who she might be with.

You did it right.  If I meet a lady friend in a public place, our eyes would meet, but give no outward expression.  A slight nod of the head as I would give any non-hospile stranger & move on.  
If she was looking away & did not see me, I would continue walking & not attempt to recognize or be recognized.  
Neither of us can know if friends & family are about...  anything which gives information to others compromises security.  Do not get sloppy now!  
skb

I was with a good friend at the mall and a client approached me. I smiled at him and turned around. He went right up to me to start talking. I was polite and my friend asked me later, "That guy is like twice your age, how the heck do you know him?" I said he was a family friend.

I really respect keeping my clients information discreet, I expect the same. A warm smile is always fine, but most my civvie friends aren't over 30 I'm not trying to be rude, but a big part of this "hobby" is based on secrecy.

I literally ran into one of my guys at the Publix; with his wife and kids, no less.  He was coming around the corner, I was free-swinging my single chick shopping basket and BAM!!

His eyes widened but I looked right through him.  Had a laugh with his wife about his crappy in-store cart driving and by then he'd loosened up enough to laugh himself.

Otherwise, it's like I don't even see you.  My town is small and run-ins can happen at any time (though that's been the only one so far) so I keep that in the back of my mind.