We mongers have spent a lot of time practicing not doing the public recognition that you wish. A lot of clients have been foolish and publicly did what you talk about, only to be slapped down for breaking a provider's anonymity.  
So, without explicit permission, I would never express my knowledge of who you are in public.

I've been out OTC with a few of my regulars when there was mutual recognition with another customer at the same place we were at.  It has never been anything but awkward for all involved.  Usually the other customer is a married guy with his wife.  Some slither away and others have the bad taste to come to my regular and say hello.  Even had one come up to our table at an exclusive restaurant and say to her in a voice that could be heard by others, "Aren't you so-and-so", addressing her by her working name.  

...i do occasionally see strippers that I recognize who also recognize me. We usually just nod to each other and keep moving, it being understood to not acknowledge our familiarity in front of our SO's.

Every escort told me the same thing when I was a newbie.  
This hobby is very simple.  
Guys have money.
Girls want money.  
Guy and Girl agree to meet and have fun.
Money is exchanged inside the room.
We both walk away into our private personal lives after the meeting.
Both sides respect personal space outside of the rendezvous.

I can't remember ever running into or positively recognizing any providers that I only knew professionally or by their internet pics.

I am one of the fortunate who have had the pleasure of spending time with you.

...to tell the world what you're truly about. Having been a part of this world (off & on) since 1992, NOBODY in my "real life" has a clue as to my extracurricular activities. Every once in a while, someone (co-work, buddy, family member) will express some concern about me "not seeing a nice woman" and I'm tempted to tell them about some of the adventures I've had in the last few years.

The only time a provider ever talked specifically about public recognition, it was "If you see me outside you don't know me and I don't know you, OK?" Her AMP was about half a mile from where I worked, and I guess she just wanted to make things clear. But to me, that's always been just understood, unless a provider and I agree we're going to meet somewhere OTC.

why men can't keep their eyes off of you if they see you in a public place. Now, if we were behind closed doors, I wouldn't be able to keep my hands off of your very attractive body. And yes, I would engage you with other parts of my anatomy as well.

the Galloping Gourmet or Corrine? Or did his head explode? LOL.

You really are far to easy. Go drink some Geritol, change your Depends and go 2 bed.

... and have concluded that it would be more suspicious to not stare and maybe even nod if I saw you in public.  To pretend to not notice would not be believable, considering how stunning you look.  I am not persuasive in pretending to be blind.  

Get a German shepherd.  Doesn't have to be a trained guide dog because you're not really blind.  MANY women will come up, squat down, and pet he dog, while exposing their ample cleavage to a guy they think is blind and can't see it.  

I am glad to know I am not alone in this feeling!! I've felt torn on who looks at me in public wondering if anyone has done their homework like me. It's personally hard for me sometimes to just simply relax. I feel like right now I have found the perfect inbeteween of private life and business.  Best luck to you  
Good vibes xoxo

As long as you don't find it particularly distressing or upsetting, then I would say it is perfectly fine. I could see how it would be exciting. It would be nice to catch a glance of one of your friends, should you see each other in the "civilian" world, but as long as boundaries are respected. You never know if that person is out with their friends and/or family...on either side, of course. This is just my long-winded way of saying: "enjoy it!"  

That's a surprising one. I always figured the fantasy would be being recognized by a client who knew you in your civilian role. Like a former classmate, or your kid's friend's dad, or a co-worker from your day job. Something like that.