Greetings all,

I am just curious at the possibility, and more specifically, the probability - of a hobbyist or provider running into someone "in real life" that they met "at work." I'm not talking about seeing someone else in a hotel or vicinity, either. I mean out on the town, at school, at the local Target...

Has this ever happened to anyone?

Just curious... Any and all comments appreciated.

It has not yet happened to me, but I know it has happened to others.  Really, I have been trying to mentally prepare myself for the eventuality.  I am friends with several strippers and sometimes spend time with them outside the club.  At some point I will either see an ad for one of them offering GFE services or be introduced to one of their friends whom I have already met in the hobby or seen in an Eros/Cityvibe/etc. ad.

Just so you know, the general etiquette is for hobbyists and providers alike to ignore one another if we randomly cross paths, especially if either is accompanied, even by friends.  At most, you should share a knowing glance and go on about your business.  But as with most rules in life, there are surely exceptions.

Saw a former favorite at a restaurant I thought she would avoid and was surprised to see her there. I changed dinner plans suddenly to avoid any discomfort.

An employee of mine turns out to hang out with her crowd. The daughter of a couple I know also. Multiple connections. There is more but I'll let it go at that.

it is a very small world so yes you can run into someone you know . you just have to keep you mouth shut . If you are alone you just play it by ear and don't make any waves.
i run into people sometimes and they are thinking the same thing your are. so just Play stupid  unless talked to and nothing about what goes on behind closed doors these girls have a life too. do your best to respect it. Just like they respect your life
i have met many great,smart and funny women i wish them the best at whatever they do. if i am lucky enough to socialise with them i try to do it on their terms
Privacy is hard enough these days with blowing some ones cover by not thinking if they want you they will come to you
and to all the girls i have hung out with thanks for the friendship

I met a provider in PA about 4yrs ago and a week after the encounter I was at the movies with my girlfriend and spotted her with her son!!  We just walked past each other without acknolegment. I did feel suffer a breif anxiety attack tho.

I ran into a provider I had seen many times once when I was out with my wife and we definitely both recognized each other and did a double take when we saw each other.  Then we both did the right thing and ignored each other.  However she was looking totally hot and I seriously got the jones to fuck her so I called her the next day.

If you are both alone and see each other, just smile. If she wants to approach you she will. Many Ladies do not want to be confronted outside of the bedroom. Let her make the first move. How would you like to be out with your mom and sister at the mall, and have an escort come up to you and start talking trash to you about how soon will you be bringing the money train back to her kitty?  Just play it safe and cool in the street. It works better for both sides that way.

It did happen to me. We were both in line at the movies with dates. Locked eyes and smiled then looked away. Emailed a couple of days later thanking for the discretion.

I ran into a lady I had seen in San Francisco one time. She was with several other people, but did manage to get a quick little smile to me. The next time I saw her, she thanked me for my discretion.

I think the probability of running into someone is low, but it does happen. Fortunately I travel often so it has only happened to me once. I went shopping in a mall and as I was walking through a department store, I saw my client holding hands with a woman, I later learned was his wife. No big deal, I just walked past them. His face was bright red. He later thanked me for not saying anything. I would never do that anyway but he was nervous at that moment. I suppose that's what anyone should do, just keep walking. And I expect the same. I wouldn't want to be out with a family member or friend somewhere and someone approaches me. I'd be beside myself.

Have fun!

Mackenzi : ))

Happened to me several years ago while waiting for the Washington Flyer bus at Dulles.  A provider whom I had seen a number of times came up and bought a bus ticket.  I watched long enough to deduce that she was with another provider (e.g. - not with family or an SO) and then waved the next time she looked over.  She and the other provider had just returned from a tour.  The three of us had a great conversation on the bus ride!

but I'm smart enough not to say anything or be obvious. We glance at each maybe smile and then return to our own thing.

"money train back to her kitty?"

Funny as heck.

I notice a few providers I have seen at Union Station, my local IHOP, etc but since I wasnt a regular to them, I recognized them more than they would me. The most important thing is to keep walking and reminicse in your head the good times you had with that person.

I'm almost positive it was you, but I just moved along and let it go. I was going to email you that day but it somehow slipped my mind.

I once spotted a visiting provider at the airport. We were both waiting for outbound flights, fortunately/unfortunately not the same flight, just the same carrier. I was flying with my family so going unnoticed worked in my favor. I had visited her several months prior and it did not seem she recognized me. Although my hand itched to wave discretion seized the moment.

she invites her sorority sister.....a provider.  She was in my to do list roo but since she knew my ex, I thought it would be awkward id I booked her.  That was four years ago so maybe she forgot me.  LOL

Earlier this summer I ran into a well know local provider & her girlfriend at a nearby Home Depot. I fondly remembered the two outcalls we'd shared together but remained discreet and refrained from approaching her. I must admit that seeing her outside the hobby world was a huge turn on. In fact, if she still did outcalls I would've immediately called to schedule an hour for her to lube my tool before thrusting it back in her trunk! How's this for a new tag line, "Home Depot, we put the snap in your trunks!" Grrrrrrrrr...

Thank you to all for your responses. From this sampling, it seems that while definitely probable, the possibility is far less frequent than I've concerned myself about.

That, coupled with the general sense of respect for one another in this apparently infrequent situation, makes me feel more comfortable with maintaining a stance with my "hobby."

Thank you all again, cheers!