the emphasis in the posts on whether a compliment is sincere, or on the difference between a "compliment" and an "endearment," struck me as strange. if i were a lady, i would probably include in *my* client atf criteria things like:
- is a regular weekly customer
- doesn't see other providers or "hobby around"
- talks to me like a person instead of an object
- shows me nonsexual affection
... whatever.

i think what we clients don't fully appreciate is that everything we say or do is seen by the lady against a background of 10 to 50 other guys a week who pretty much say or do the same thing; it's all noise to the person who hears it over and over. (i wonder if even riker's "timing" overcomes that problem.)

but i don't get the emphasis on words, instead of facts that could help the lady maintain a regular income, health and safety, peace of mind, and a sense of personal worth. even if you have a nice ass, and i'm sincere in praising your nice ass, is that and flowers -- and my never saying the words "i love you" -- all you're looking for?