Well, Idk what other providers feel when being asked about if their rates are negotiable but IMHO, most of the time I see it as a slight form of disrespect because if I say that my rate is XXXamount and you don't wanna pay it, then you don't believe my time is worth it to you...there are plenty of other gentlemen out there that don't/won't argue & be happy that they had the priveledge of spending time w/ me and happily tip...So, therefore I will not negotiate.
I do give my reg clients a lil discount though- I like to give them lil perks, and that's just one of them, because I do appreciate that my guys like to keep comin back for more FUNtime w/ me!