Hey I'm back in your city thread (not physically in your city YET) but I had a question for the gentlemen and the ladies. I'm open for all aspects of the idea.
When You first meet someone is it ideal for the setting to be romantic or for it to be more casual. I have a few friends who prefer to have candles curtains closed soft music playing.
Do you think it matters?
Originally Posted by Olivia Belle
I think that depends on what image you are trying to project as a provider. Whatever illusion you're trying to create is wholistic, so ambience matters. When you decide what that image is, you should consistently portray it in your postings, Showcase, ad placement, etc.
Branding matters in this business just like any other. If you want to make it romantic because we say... Oh yeah make it romantic, but that's not really your image, you want to be the porn star, or give folks the casual experience with lots of professional distance...then you put yourself in an uncomfortable position. Fake is always bad.
If you just poll what the city likes, without considering where your provider image is, then you have it backwards I think. Unless you're just posting a threAD. In which case I understand
Someone who quotes Coco Chanel on her website would seem to have a good handle on what image she wants to portray
Personally, I only like the "romance" angle if I'm vetting a provider for a longer term relationship where I expect some wining and dining. However, the "seduction" angle is always a good thing... stockings and heels (which... your showcase seems to account for), etc. I think that's different than romance. If you want to portray romance to me, then you'll have to break that illusion to keep distance... just my thoughts.
Your mileage may vary.