ECCIE and the community here have provided me a lot information, food for thought and no small amount of entertainment since I joined, so this milestone post made me think I should try to give back a little.
Lately several folks have commented on the attitudes, and I agree things are not as warm and fuzzy as they were when the group was smaller. Internet bullies and assholes are not unique to ECCIE - every online community I belong to has them - so I won't get on my soapbox here and tell the people who won't read it anyway, much less listen, to behave better.
What I did want to get out there for comment was my reflections on how each side of our little business view themselves, and their counterparts. As a client, I can say how I feel, and I think fairly accurately, how the other guys feel. For the providers, I really can't - but of course, I'll try, and hope some of the girls will correct me or better still, put their thoughts on here.
Yes, I know I'm the customer, and I expect to be catered to, however, my opinion is the girls are selling a commodity that while it is a commodity, it is special to them, and they deserve to be treated as humans. Further, adding a romantic touch or two to my side of the interactions - kind words, tokens and "lady treatment" seem to add to both of our experiences. Maybe I'm more delusional than I think I am, but it seems to make positive impressions, bringing out more positive sessions.
My favorites over the years share one common trait, making me feel like they won the lottery each and every time we meet. They're respectful, cater to my whims, and seem genuinely interested in not only just getting me off, but in a sense of mutual fulfillment - whether it's the GFE flavor or the PSE flavor - or a little of both - I'm left with at least an illusion that they had a good time, and appreciate not just the envelope but me as well. Maybe it's an act, but they're academy award winners then...
On the "room for improvement" side - it seems I hear a lot of guys saying they'd like to see a certain provider, but haven't tried for various reasons relating to her popularity, looks, age etc. "I'm too young/old for her" - "She's probably too busy to see me" - "I doubt she wants to see me". THIS AIN'T HIGH SCHOOL.... all of these girls are in business, and most are far less busy than you might think. Be flexible in your schedule request or offer several windows and you're likely to get welcomed with open arms. None of the good ones will deny you based on age, size (of you or any of your parts), looks and experience. The ones that draw lines based on age or race are few, and I guess they can afford to create those limitations, but it never hurts to ask - they're not the drill team, running back to their sorority sisters giggling about how they shut you down because you're not part of the "in crowd". To paraphrase Willie Nelson - If you got the money, honey, they'll have the time.
The next is for the girls. I believe in careful screening to keep yourself safe. I also understand that you have your own experiences to guide you on some individuals you've decided are not going to be your customers - but for the few girls out there who give off the attitude of only seeing "in crowd" guys, or drawing racial / age boundaries - good luck in your future business - at some point you'll learn equal opportunity is a strength for the girls who do the best in this business.
So - are these "good" and "not so good" traits? If not, what are?