While in the mid west area I meet with a couple of providers that where 30 years younger than I am. I prefer longer dates of at least three hours and enjoy going to dinner and good conversation,
I beleive this adds to the chemistry between the participants and makes the whole encounter much more enjoyable.  I noticed that both of the providers while in public seemed to be very stand offish
and appeared to be very nervous  however behind closed doors they where completley different.
One of the providers I have had 2 previous dates with, so my question is does the age difference
really make a difference for the providers?

prefer guys over 30-35 or so.  But out in public it might make a difference.   I'm 65 and have taken a provider to dinner who is about 30 years younger than me several times.  No problems with her attitude in public whatsoever.  Nor did we get any strange looks from other people in the restaurant.

Now, if the provider is barely out of her teens, she might feel a little uncomfortable being out in public with a guy old enough to be her father or even grandfather.  I guess it all depends on the girl, how old she is, and how old you are.

Swim

I am in my late 50s and she is in her late 20s  I do not look my age as I take pride in staying fit and maintaining my apperance.  Thank you for your response

Go out tonight to a few bars or clubs and look around. Note how many 20 year olds you see hanging on the arms of 50 year olds. There is your answer ... of course you really already knew the answer to this question. Providers are just women.

We are paying for a fantasy. Don't worry about it and just enjoy yourself. If the lady is good at her job, she'll have you believing you're the best thing ever. If you need to believe there is real attraction there, you should probably try some dating sites instead.

That everyone around you knows the deal and is thinking "Look at the Hooker, Look at the Hooker."

I know when in public I probably try harder to "Not" look or act like a hooker because I'm feeling like everybody around us knows.  Especially in today's climate where everybody is talking about the bad publicity CL and Backpage are getting, ya know.

Are you in a small town, Bible thumping area?  That could add to the paranoia.