1 paragraph ! Can someone just tell he what the dutchess is saying in 3 words or less . I'm tired after last night and u lost me after "variables" ! 1 st grade was the best 3 years of my life .
Posted By: Hello.Duchess
I was thinking this morning about the difference between an "okay" appointment and a "great" one, I mean from my end of it. There are so many variables that play into it. But if I had to pick maybe one difference, I think it would be three little words.
No, not the ones you are thinking
What I would love to hear more often is "Does this feel good?" or "Do you like this?" Not a dozen times in a session. But once or twice as we are getting started, it can make a big difference in how the appointment goes. So much boils down to communication and really listening.
I guess-timate that I am asked that simple question in a context of an appointment about half the time. I would love to hear it 100% of the time. To be fair, I forget to say it too, sometimes.
Here's the thing: when a guy says that to me -- and really pauses and listens to my response -- that does a lot for me. It makes me feel like what I feel matters. It makes me look at the guy in a whole different light. It reminds me to check in with him, too! And be more communicative. Because not all men and women are made the same, and sometimes what feels good can vary from appointment to appointment, even with the same person.
I recall once having a review some years ago and it was mentioned that I liked a certain position. And my next five clients, sure enough, went right for that position! First of all, you guys know that not everything that is stated in reviews is gospel, right?

And although that was true for that client, that one time, men are different. You are taller, shorter, built differently, you have different styles. There are a million ways to feel good, but not all ways work with all people.
My thinking is if you make a session good for the provider, and show a little bit of caring in that dept., it could pay off in good dividends -- I'm thinking speedy and sterling references, whitelisting, extended time, etc. etc.
I know I need to take responsibility for making sure that what happens in a session works for me, too. I'm working on that. But it's just so nice to hear those three little words! Your thoughts?