It's not so much that I'm not a nosy bastard, but rather that I'd be worried about what you'll say about me to the next guy.

Other experiences she has had with other hobbyists? Crazy stories or just about other men in general? I have tried not to bring up other experiences myself when on a date because I like to make it about that date and enjoy myself in the moment. I just have wondered how a hobbyist feels about these types of conversations...  

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I find the whole hobby/business fascinating so I'm always up for escort stories. They're usually more interesting than what I hear at the dinner table or watering hole.

For me, I like hearing all the stories, good or bad, but I'd venture to say that most guys here want their ego stroked. Just tell him how he's nothing like the awful, disgusting jerk you had the misfortune to encounter last week. Rinse and repeat.  

they mostly tell me about how fat they are,bald headed,toupees they wear on head, and most of all size of their dicks!

Oh yes I do.

doesn't say I was interested in cocks! read before you write

They were virgins when we met, so I was the first!!!!!! LOL!!!!
And best!!!!!??

I don't mind reality, but that doesn't mean I want to be hit with it in the head when I'm in the middle of a fantasy.
I can't quite figure out why I would possibly want to hear about your experience with somebody else.  It's sort of (but obviously not entirely) like the father of a 25 year old woman who knows his daughter has had sex with several men but doesn't want to hear about any of it.  And the number of reviews does not matter to me nor does the fact that the actual number of dates is obviously more than the number of reviews.   But I can't say I think about any of that during my time, nor do I see the need to be reminded at that moment

her clients take her on vacations to Hawaii, or buy her a new car, or spend the whole weekend on a date.

humorous stories (or gross stories, depending upon the mood/vibe) it never bothers me, can be fun, and is usually good for a few laughs.

this crazy business. I like to talk about the wildest and favorite things we have both done in the Hobby.

If the banter feels sincerely friendly, the 'war stories' can be fun, especially if shared with a sense of humor.  If it comes off as bitching or whining, or makes it sound like she just doesn't like men, then its obviously a big turn-off, especially on a new encounter.

I acyually like to talk about the biz a bit but I usually look for the ladies with 10 to 30? reviews.  When I look down and see they are on page 20 no thanks. They may be good but IMO probably burned out. Not always but possible. Been burned a lot more from MILF's than the 25 to 35 range.

Mostly i just don't care what you did with the penises before mine and when  a couple of ladies brought up pegging i quickly moved to a different topic.  Not my thing.  

How did I miss you on my recent trip to Sin City?  

Just own it...it's OK that you're infatuated with cocks.

can be a lot of fun BCD.  Spices up a good BJ/HJ or even just a little foolin' around.  I love it.  Part of that can involve describing some kinky stuff she's done in the past with clients or friends.  It doesn't matter to me whether its true or not - it's just good entertainment.  And the point is to be entertained.  If I just want my rocks off - I can do that self service.    

I don't mind a few tid bits about some odd occurances and I've picked up some good advice from some ladies about this hobby. It does get distracting and ruins the mood, however, with too much details about past encounters. I'd prefer the discussion, if any, be about our time together and how we can make it better for each of us. I know there's others but don't like to have it thrown in my face. It's a turn off for me and generally I don't repeat with those providers. I know it's selfish but I'm there to enjoy her company and have some fun - not hear the life story. Some is good for context but there is a line.

when i'm with a woman, I want it to just be me and her in the moment. I've had providers tell me -- without prompting!-- how big a prior guy's endowment was (as thick as a coke can) or how many times the last guy came in two hours (four). That kind of kills the mood for me.  
as for # of reviews, that's less of a big deal, although I somewhat prefer fewer.
bottom line, I know a provider sees other guys, but that's not what i want on my mind when i am spending intimate time with her.

..as long as they are just that - war stories - not sob stories.

it's a femwood killer

If one of my regulars does it, it doesn't bother me. It's kind of fun to hear some of the stories. I have one that likes to swap stories with me about her clients and my other providers. No names mentioned, just (This one guy or This one Provider). Of course this is usually at the end or after a session when we're just talking and hanging out.

contain information to make me feel like I will have a great time.

Just seems tacky. If asked I deflect as I don't want to discuss it anyway.

she actually said that?

Their IRL boyfriends!  Especially with those same providers with whom I repeat frequently.

Typical caveats apply here--this is all just about sex, not about "real" relationships, etc.

Nevertheless, part of what I'm paying for is the GFE.  How many times do you take a civvie girl out for a date and listen to her talk (and when I say talk, that generally means "moan and bitch about him--a lot) about her boyfriend?

For that amount of time we've blocked out for one another, I am the boyfriend!  The less I have to know/hear about "him" the better I like it (especially because most of those boyfriends treat these girls like shit, and I can't imagine why the girls waste their time with these d-bags).

The talk about other clients can be kind of amusing or titillating, Yeah--but that's just shop talk.  When the IRL BFs start entering the discussion, I'd really rather not hear about it.

Hearing about a lady’s other experiences gives me a better feel for her, for her likes and dislikes. Landmines. What’ll set her off or make her shut down. And what’ll make her relax. It's also entertaining.

Bag of Tricks?

indeed she did. Believe it or not, I gave her one more try after the "coke can" comment, but the "four times" comment our next visit finished me off, so to speak.

I'm ashamed I didn't write that little zinger, but not ashamed to steal it.    

I love it when my ATF tells me stories about the weirdos.

"Bottom line, focus on me and I'll focus on you and we should have a pleasant time together for the short time we have. Is that too much to ask? "

I appreciate everyone throwing in their 2 cents! I personally don't talk about other experiences because I feel it might or would kill the mood. Especially on a GFE date.  I am a pretty low volume provider but I always wonder what made someone choose me over another and hope the chemistry while on a date is good. Even though I don't have a ton of reviews I still feel that I can and will make the date a memorable date. It's funny because some look at and read reviews and make their choice based on said reviews and, some don't read them at all and could care less. I know many of you say a lot of girls have fake reviews so that is partly why you don't take much stock in them. I get get that. I personally have all real reviews and don't mind the fact they aren't a high number. I respect all the hard working ladies in this crazy world we are in and love to read their reviews as well to get an insight on how things work for them. It's all just very intersting to me!  

I'm very interested in the war stories, but haven't had the nerve to probe too much. I tend to be overly polite and worry about offending. One provider asked me if I'd called a lot of girls before settling on her, and I got flustered and said no, she was my first choice. She burst out laughing and said she knew she wasn't my only girl. I reacted like I would IRL, and didn't want to hurt her feelings.  

I have no problem with the stories about other john etc. but lately my ATF has constantly been telling me about her fiancé and that he doesn't have a job and she buys him everything. She is GFE, but last time I checked my girlfriend didn't tell me about her fiancé. Damn I enjoy her company. Of course that is the beauty of this game. I do believe I may have found a new regular ho

Also, she will not be talking for very long because it's hard to do that when.....

I've asked to hear their weird stories.

My regular provider likes to tell me her stories while we cuddle in bed after the main event, and I enjoy hearing them.  Although she does seem to always tell me the ones that make for a good laugh, and make me feel even better about myself compared to those guys.  Also we were both fans of the TV show "Secret diary of a call girl" when it was on.  If you haven't seen it you need to, it's great, it's centered around the star of the show telling all about her experiences.