Jen's recent thread and OSD's post in that thread made me think about this subject.
I have heard so many times from ladies that it is the cardinal rule to get the money up front. I have also heard from the men that the golden rule is to pay after services are rendered.
I like to think that it is fair that it be left in a visible location as soon as the client walks in, and it is left untouched until the client leaves. Whether it is in an envelope or not makes no difference to me. I think not being in a envelope would at least give the lady an opportunity to see that the proper amount is there.
I would like to hear thoughts from both sides of this dilemma.