Longfellows (no pun intended).

I find it tacky and low class for anyone to ask for gifts. A slight suggestion for those that would like to give would be ok. I don't ask for gifts from my clients.

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I personally find it tacky, along with wish lists and anything of the like. With my rate already being high, I can pay for these things on my own if I want them that bad. I have received gifts from clients and they are always appreciated, but never expected. Just my opinion. I know many ladies have wish lists and I can't knock them for it. I just couldn't bring myself to make one, LOL.

 

Jordanna

Jordanna has the correct attitude IMO. Providing is like most businesses that there is a service and a fee that should be inclusive. I will on occasion bring a gift of leave an added donation for having a nice time. Like many providers to be a repeat offender is thanks enough.
  Gofundme for a law degree is really tacky.

The very thought of "donating" to someone who makes a grand an hour is simply too ridiculous to do anything but laugh at to me.

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It doesn't bother me one way or the other when I see this on a gals website. I know there are guys who like to give gifts and it makes sense to let them know what you'd like.  

For me personally, if I'm blow away by the time we've spent together, I'll usually keep coming back. If we continue to establish an ongoing relationship then I might be inclined to leave a little extra in the envelope, but I probably won't do more than that. Of course, I'll pick up the tab for dinner/drinks should that occur after our paid time together.

why not just ask for cash tips? Tell the gentlemen what it's for, if you want. Would setting up a page really bring in more funds in these circumstances?

You are aware that anyone can give anyone else cash as a gift -- and I think up to 10K tax free

then let them know you'll represent them at a discount or possibly pro bono if ever needed.

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Why would a $1000 dollar an hour hooker, assuming that's still your rate, need a go fund me page for her "law school tuition?" As though that's really where the cash is going anyways lol.

While its acceptable to assume the worst in this arena, an honest question, with an honest intention, deserves an honest answer, not always should THIS ugly ASSUMPTION prevail.  

 
ZP

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I think someone said this elsewhere, but the rationale is that clients will bring you gifts anyway, so why not make sure it's something you want? In that sense wish lists aren't tacky.

It was a pun. "Clinetele." You would know that if you were familiar with the proper spelling of the word: "clientele." Possessed with such literacy, you would have instantly realized the misspelling, and when placed in context of the earlier posts referring to "decline" and "recline," etc., you would have correctly deduced that it was an intentional misspelling for the purposes of humor.  

But you didn't, because you don't know how to spell. Instead you simply "assumed the worst."  Unfortunately, you did so with someone who has a zero tolerance policy for stupid people. Next time you will know better

It looks like you have some awesome clients - what I have learned here is, you can pretty much do anything you want, and it will attract clients, as well as build deeper friendships with your current ones.

gofundme, however, on your website is not a good idea. The reason being, is they can track it, and will shut it down. I have seen it happen to ladies on twitter. People also will report it. Not everybody looking at our websites are "for" what we do.

If that weren't the case, I would say go for it - there are clients who would love to gift us in between dates, and providing an easy way to do so is great. I just know you have an almost 100% chance in your gofundme being shut down if you have it on your page - as well as a paypal button.

All you need is one chick who doesn't like you to see that and report it.

As far as attracting business, or good or bad for your business, many men and women who are very generous really do want you to have what you feel is important. You can pretty much do whatever you want, and it will attract - and deflect - clients. I'm learning this business has no rules, except to be what you advertise. That would just be icing on the cake for some, and add some dimension that not many people create.

I have asked my regulars what they think about a fund to travel the country and record my music. Their eyes lit up at the thought of investing in a musician lol! I haven't done it yet, but it sure is a great idea - and I think yours is too.  

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My motto is, I can't P4P with even 1% of the P4P population, so why please everybody?

People who really do something great don't ask for permission.

Something cool happened this year where people asked me in private "what do you really want that's not on your wishlist?" I said "There's a person I care about who I want to take shopping, but she won't let me. I bet if one of my benefactors gave her gift cards, she would accept."

Well - it not only filled up her wardrobe with some awesome things, it also encouraged her through a very tough time, and also me. Granted, I funded most of it, but to receive gifts from people she didn't know I think really lifted her spirits - and was a contributor of hope for her to see that random people were "with her" through that time, who didn't even know her. They also bought stuff for the cats, and they love pictures of cats playing with the toys hahaha. I think it's adorable lol! (I'm somewhat silly/quirky, and the .0000001% of the P4P population loves it. lol.)

I think stuff like that that is personal, however, putting out there on a website before tons and tons of people who disagree with it can be very vulnerable. So I just keep Chanel, La Perla, AP, and the other stuff up - which is nice to receive as a surprise.

There are clients who love love love giving women pretty, shiny things. And if your love language is gifts, and they want to gift you, why would you say no because a few people who don't work that way said you shouldn't? lol!

If you can have more, and it's not hurting anybody, then receive it graciously.

I stopped asking for permission for stuff. BUT - I will say, be careful with gofundme I do not suggest posting that on your website, because all you need is one person who doesn't like you (and you don't even have to have met them,) to report it and get it shut down. I've seen it happen a lot.

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Your humor expressed in written words and with a misspelling escaped me. So, clearly I am not genius and neither am I stupid. I still have so much to learn, literally.  

I am sorry I rubbed you the wrong way.

Zoe Piers

I can always get up for a fight. But why do you have to be mature and polite and legitimately apologize like that? Now I just feel like a jerk!!

Lol. Well then I have to respond in kind: I'm sorry I berated you. You're quite right to indicate (as I understand your first sentence to do) that in a written medium, humor is harder to communicate.  

Happy new year Ms. Piers xx

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