A few things jump out to me in your post. I want to address each of them, but I want you first to know that I don't think you were in the wrong. We all have the right to deny any client out there. I don't think you were in the wrong. With that said…BTW, brown nosing gets you no points with these guys. Respect yourself, and others will respect you. If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything. Don't take any wooden nickels. Don't cast your pearls among swine.
I would have probably met with the client, because 45 minutes is better than 0 minutes. Do I want 45 minutes with the potential of him staying 2 hours, or is the length of the appointment so important to me that I end up spending no time at all with someone interested in putting money in my hands.
Firstly, a lady has the right to screen for chemistry. His entitled response to that question says a lot about his character. Secondly, he should NOT be allowed to monopolize her time. Do you know if she had anything else to do afterwards? No. He should have booked an hour and asked her THEN if she had the ability to extend the appointment.
She should have been more firmer in her approach. Some of these guys prey on the DESPERATE. Apparently she wasn't going to get her money up front on a first time meeting. She would have allowed him to fool her with the HOPES of a two hour appointment, there's no telling how far he would've gone with this. It's good she didn't see him.
The length of time a person has been a member shouldn't have too much of an impact. Any person can join a site and write reviews. Even those who have been a member for a long time and with several reviews. Reviews can be written even when no date actually occurred, depending on if the reviewer is sly or gets caught.
Agreed, and it's up to her to set her ground rules. It is and will always be HER show, and if she doesn't make that clear to anyone, there will be more situations like this.
The other thing is, always make sure to ask for references. I know you indicated he only had one review on here, but perhaps he frequents another board or could email you directly the contact info for providers who would vouch for him. Always ask for as much screening info as you need to feel safe.
Again agreed, but references aren't always reliable. Her interaction with him was enough to give her the right direction. Your next bit of advice is the cherry on top.
I always recommend going with your gut. If you considered him as someone who might cause physical harm or cancel, those are reason enough to decline a date. But if it's a client interested in 45 minutes and potentially 2 hours, I would prefer that type of client over clients who say I only want 45 minutes and that's it. Him saying potentially up to 2 hours means he would likely have extra money available for spending on you. Make sure to inform him of both rates so he can know ahead of time.
Darling physical harm is not the only kind of harm that can be done. Dealing with jerks like that for ANY amount of time makes us burn out very fast. If that's the case, he should have booked the two hour appointment, respected her time, and if he had to leave early, that would have been on him.
One thing you might consider, and this is entirely up to you, but if his threat to review is result of him being angry that you wasted his time, what if you were to just apologize for wasting his time? Without justifying what you did, without any dispute, just say something to him like… "I apologize for wasting your time." And make sure to not include any if's, and's, or but's when sending the text or email.
Darling, we don't negotiate with terrorists. We don't repent to men. And who the fuck is he? GOD? He can get his monkey ass on with that. He runs nothing but his mouth. You can tell when a man has a vendetta against a woman. This is the reason screening for chemistry is important. People who try to make women feel that they are at the whim of assholes with a few bucks in their pocket shouldn't be able to buy puss- er, time.
Always make things as simple as possible. Guys have enough hassle in their personal life, at work and at home if they're married. When they contact us, they want it to be stress free and easy. Not to confuse easy with relaxed screening, but easy as in a smooth process.
Very true, and how they deal with that stress says a lot about them. Some men take it out on others when they're stressed. Some men assume that because a woman is in this industry, she's an easy target. It's up to her to prove these men wrong.
With all this said, I don't agree with him threatening to write a bad review, but some of us do stupid things when we're angry. Outside of the bad review comment he made, was he rude in any other areas along the way?
Isn't him threatening her ENOUGH? Why would we deal with a man who is so childish when he's angry? What ELSE should she allow him to do?
I hope this post/reply is taken as nothing more than an additional perspective to consider. Good luck!
Originally Posted by PleasantSurprise
BTW, brown nosing gets you no points with these guys. Originally Posted by Tiffani JamesonI'm not sure if being a bitch does either.
You have a good point. If being a bitch is what keeps Tiffani sane, then by all means don't let me stop you.I don't know you, and since you are in the KC area I likely never will--I don't get out that way very often. But I did notice that you signed up a bit under three months ago. I will offer you some free advice--which I am guessing you will quickly dispense with. That is your prerogative.
How insane it would be for anyone to change their ways based on something little ol' PleasantSurprise recommends, that would just be ludicrous. Everyone should be turning to Tiffani.
Tiffani, I agree that you might know better than most of us at how to deal with losers. You win. I don't deal with them on a daily basis to know the proper technique. You however, you have made it clear on how to deal with them, providing us with all the answers anyone could ever ask for. I'm jumping for joy that you and I have crossed paths. I personally give you the "dealing with losers" award. I'll send you a PDF for you to print off and frame. You just, know it all. Me, I haven't dealt with enough of them, but now I know who I should be turning to for… sound advice. I had your mentality when I was 18. But you, you've reached 18 for the second time. You advertise 36 which means you are probably really closer to 40, don't you think it's time to grow up? You crack me up.
I have been called a pushover and desperate before. I have also been called a very intelligent and wise woman. Both sides of the list seem to be growing. Clients add to one side, while providers add to the other side.
Your turn Tiffani. This is fun! Originally Posted by PleasantSurprise
So im trying to set an appointment earlier and dude seems nice enough but hits me with my.pet.peeve! He doesnt know how long he wants to stay and will decide when he gets hereYou wouldn't be wrong for denying him even if he had 50 reviews and loads of references because at the end of the day, this is YOUR business, YOUR body, and most importantly, YOUR rules... Don't ever let any of the fucktards tell you different or make you feel guilty. See you who want, when you want, and answer to no one.
Anywhere from 45min to two hours. Which to me is is usually a sign he's going to go.for the ahorter session and wants priority because he "might" stay longer lol. Then i check out stats hes only been a member for a month and has given one review which was a bad one. I tell him i cant schedule with him and he kinda freaks lol. Am i wrong for denying a client with one review when I'm constantly catching flak for only having one myself? Originally Posted by NikkiWhite