You are a business darling......
Smile and say no Thank-You like I do.
Complaining is simply lower class and far more unprofessional than the guy trying to get you to lower your rate.
Take from it and learn and share with the other girls......
You have obviously identified that there IS a business here and an opportunity for someone to fill, perhaps not you, but someone usually steps up and fills the gap.
As the Economy continues to stay low... Guys ARE looking at options.....
The circle of "friends" I have that have been to the Luncheons and Dinners I put together are taking advantage of lower priced alternatives where they get more bang for their buck.
Guys that used to write Indy Reviews are still spending $300 a session but spending the $300 on a gal that is giving them 2-3 hours for it. And of course there are $200 girls as well as $50-$80 ITC action available to them as well. I think the Economy makes EVERYONE look around a bit as well as try to get a better deal.
I agree wholeheartedly that you have a right to set your price but someone is ALWAYS going to want a better deal.
Don't hate on them for asking.
Ignore it and move on. Originally Posted by Whispers
i never expect anything, if someone decides to tip great, if they dont do i feel any different about them? no.I thought you were expressing your point fairly. I didn't find it harsh at all.
another thing to consider is, is the lady traveling? when a lady is traveling she is paying for a hotel and travel costs as well so she might not want to take short quickie appts or negotiate her rate.
I guess i was just rubbed the wrong way and it wasnt just one guy, there have been several over this week of me being here in austin. Its also just not me my friend who is down here is getting the same types of requests.
Sorry if i came off harsh. Originally Posted by Jules Jaguar
I think you are having a bad day otherwise and chose to grind out this irritating fact of doing business.From my personal experience the past 5 years... the ones who haggle most are not the races listed above, they are white men and hispanic's. but more white men than hispanics, by far. Asians have never questioned my rates. On a similar subject, I have been ripped off 3 times (meaning not paid at all, unless u consider 7$ for an hour payment) ... 1 young asian and 2 mid 30s white guys.
I have been haggled so many times in the past 15 years it does not even faze me anymore.... dont let it get you down, just ignore and move along
I am sure the guy could afford your rate, some guys just love to play the haggle game.
I know for a fact and from first hand experience.
Asians, Arabs and Eastern Indians LOVE TO HAGGLE its part of their culture,, perhaps this client was one of these races?
all races haggle but these 3 are much more ingrained to do so.. Originally Posted by RALPHEY BOY
On a similar subject, I have been ripped off 3 times (meaning not paid at all, unless u consider 7$ for an hour payment) ... 1 young asian and 2 mid 30s white guys. Originally Posted by MarleyMonroe
From my personal experience the past 5 years... the ones who haggle most are not the races listed above, they are white men and hispanic's. but more white men than hispanics, by far. Asians have never questioned my rates. On a similar subject, I have been ripped off 3 times (meaning not paid at all, unless u consider 7$ for an hour payment) ... 1 young asian and 2 mid 30s white guys. Originally Posted by MarleyMonroe
another thing to consider is, is the lady traveling? when a lady is traveling she is paying for a hotel and travel costs as well so she might not want to take short quickie appts or negotiate her rate.
. Originally Posted by Jules Jaguar