I have a 2 distinct rate packges...one for guys who only want to hide in a hotel room, and one for those who want to go out. It's obvious, but not blatant that I offer incentives for those seeking the companion experience rather than the most bang for the buck.
My heart goes out to both of you ladies for what happened, and this is why I get the money upfront. I really don't care who it offends, but if you're a newbie no way in hell I am wearing myself out just to find you ripped me off after the fact. If the envelope is not presented in the first 5 min. I simply say, "Nice to meet you but I am afraid this is not going to work out."
I am very long winded and detail oriented, so there is no reason to simply overlook how and when I accept the donation. I even send a link upon initial contact directing new guys to read the very page and paragraph where this is stated. I then follow up AGAIN and ask them if they understand lol.
I think what many guys fail to realize is that not all of us can afford to just take off for hours and days at a time for free. I think they assume that we don't have bills to pay that will suffer as a result of tossing time away in that context. I especially love the ones who ask for discounts during Christmas because they have spent too much on the wife and kids. Ummm NEWS FLASH, escorts tend to buy for their families as well! They also still have mortgage, rent, car insurance, cell phone and cable bills that don't just disappear during the holidays.
We are not all party girls here. Most of us are working moms, students, or have other jobs to be considered. So while a weekend getaway might be fun, I would much prefer go with someone I already know and like than a random stranger who expects me to do him the whole weekend for no compensation. If I want to go to Mexico, I can go by myself and not have to be at someone's beck and call the whole time. I can go with my friends who will more than likely also pay their way, and not expect me to foot the bill.
I am sure there are many ladies here who can just take off for a party weekend, but they are also ususally the very young ones who have no obligations to be home for. I think it's a risk to assume that just anyone will be a great companion for that length of time. You might find out she is a drunk or d addict and catch her trying to steal your car after you fall asleep. Within a business transaction you can expect honesty and discretion...without one you can't expect anything.