I was chatting with a guy with a limited hobby budget, and he's looking for a few regulars after a long time away from the hobby. His strategy is to set up coffee dates as a one-on-one meet and greet. Maybe 20 or 30 minutes tops, and he always tips the gals maybe $40 to $60 for their time, proportionate to their advertised rates.
Any thoughts on this practice? Seems like a pretty good idea to find out if there is chemistry before booking a play date. Ladies, is this something you would consider? If so, what would you consider adequate compensation for your time?
I'm intrigued because it doesn't seem to be a common practice, near as I can tell. I guess everything has it's pros and cons, so I'm interested in what they might be before taking a page from his play book.
Originally Posted by Dev Null
I think this is a great idea! I personally prefer to talk a bit since I think chemistry and commonality are super important. I would definitely consider this a most respectful offer in reality, this gives equal footing, security and coffee...plus an opportunity to discuss interests without cutting into a set timeframe. Thanks for this! I've always been open to something like this, I don't guess it's something many would automatically go to, on either side, speaking for myself of course.
And hello! I have been on a brief hiatus so I haven't been around here for a few! Let's catch up if you want to say hi!
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