Gabriella Laurence

OD, don't you think it's about time you start "The Happy and Honorable Minister of Justice Peter MacKay" thread? ;)

I've also done this quite a few times with regular gentlemen I see as part of an evening out... Going for dinner, strip club (including sexy dances in the CR) and then retiring to his suite... Makes for an even hotter time when we're alone after that :) Some couples also like to explore this same scenario!

Thanks for the feedback, FO. I always appreciate your point of view :) I am not too familiar with asian micros or what it really means. Would you mind giving me a little insight on it? From the way it sounds (from what I put in bold), it sounds like they are mostly like pimps/traffickers who specialize in Asian women? Again, I believe if you are willingly working for people who demand you offer specific services you are not comfortable with, you have a decision to make--stay or leave. If you are forced to work for them, then it's a different story.

FO, I have read most of the thread so far and both sides have very valid points. Where I have an issue with (always will) is when someone mentions that SPs don't have the liberty to choose, independent or not. We are all free to choose what works best for us and choose to do what makes us feel comfortable, what makes us feel safer and what makes us feel happier! I remember before I first started in this industry. I googled "Montreal escorts", did extensive reading and contacted quite a few agencies. I learn about terms like SAFE GFE, GFE, GFE+ and PSE and what they meant according to Montreal standars. Long story short, some agencies told me I HAD to be willing to provide BBBJ and preferably with CIM too (with swallow optional) to join their team. At the time, I wasn't comfortable with the idea of providing BBBJ so I thanked them for their time and kept looking. I did what was best for me, personally and I believe everyone can do the same if they truly desire. The agency has "service requirements" that you don't agree with? No one is forcing those ladies to stay, and preventing them to go elsewhere (or even become independent). It is a CHOICE we make to stay or go or look for an agency that will respect our boundaries and comfort levels. *Side note: of course, I am not talking about ladies with controlling pimps and/or who are being trafficked. These ladies are victims. It only drives what they provide IF they let it! They are the ones making that decison. It is their choice. Not the industry's choice. I do not know how many requests "I lost" because I do not offer CIM and/or GREEK but I did not let that loss of income get to me because that income wasn't meant for me in the first place. I was not about to compromise on anything to get that income. I can easily play the powerless victim here, start providing those activities and blame it all on the pressure of the business but I know deep down that it would be unfair and an easy way out. I could say the same about my rates... Maybe I should lower my rates to attract the general hobbyist population but my rates are my rates and I am satisfied with them, same as to the activities I share with my patrons. We all have the power to choose!

Natasha, I have to tell you that this has happened to me too in the past but I was the one who got "creeped out" by my gentleman's resemblance to a family member of mine. There was absolutely no way in hell I could get intimate with him because of it. We talked for a while and I took the time to explain the situation to him. He fully understood and respected my decision as the last thing he wanted me to feel was uncomfortable during our time together and/or obligated to do somehing I didn't want to do. So what possessed him to say that to your friend? Maybe the truth ;) Maybe it was something else too but we'll never know...

From reading your original post, it sure looked like you were sending a message to others and were excluding yourself from the message you were trying so hard to convey (i.e. people who use sarcasm are insecure and need to make themselves feel better by putting down others in order to feel superior)... Now you say that some people consider you sarcastic because of the FULL quote Kim provided in her post? lol Are you for real or was it just a sarcastic comment? Or perhaps a witty and intelligent comment? Maybe a clarification would be helpful so there are no misunderstandings (adding a :) just in case). So which one is it, cristycurves? Are you above sarcasm or are you not like everyone else who uses sarcasm from time to time (whether it'd be ironic sarcasm, witty sarcasm, funny sarcasm, ill intended sarcasm, etc.)?? From reading your posts-lately, I can tell you, you are not above anything (should I add a ;) here?). If you need concrete examples, I can easily provide you with quotes of what you wrote, within context... especially to me when I dared to disagree with you (would a :( be appropriate here?). Yes, those smilies are mostly being over-used to (try to) disguise insults. Those smilies don't change the meaning the message being sent, at all. And this is nothing new either. Sometimes, there is room for interpretation and sometimes, the message is loud and clear. Dare to disagree with Miss CC and you will be on the receiving end of passive aggressive (and sarcastic) comments. cristycurves, you say you like bluntness? This one was all for you. Sarcasm excluded. P.S. How many smilies did I use in my post? Maybe I should just add a few more because, well, I am allowed to and have not reached the limit yet... ;) :biggrin: :icon_razz: :icon_cool:

Unfortunately, he jumped the gun out of impatience and not only on CERB. He started this thread at 05:13 PM today with the title "Would you be worried about being scammed" and an hour later, started another thread, on a different board named "Scammed by my regular girl". I really hope nothing serious has happened to this lady and I hope for you, the OP, that she is not scamming you. IF she was only unable to get back to you before your deadline (or today/tonight), with what you posted on the two boards, unfortunately, I highly doubt an apology (and retraction--if at all possible) will be able to repair what has already been done. To the OP, I hope things work out for you.

Glad to see you were able to see a distinction between the two. But I still have to disagree with you that sarcasm is ONLY meant to "put down" others. I will give you two concrete examples (should have done that in my original post. It might have helped provide a clearer understanding): 1. My sister and I have a very close relationship. She is more than a sister to me. She is also a best friend. One day, we were cooking at her house and she asked me to take out the milk from the fridge. I grab the milk and, what do you know, the container slipped through my fingers and it spilled all over the floor. Instead of getting mad and annoyed, she used sarcasm to make a joke. She said: "Nice job! I couldn't have done a better job myself!". She gave me a wink and started laughing. Instead of me getting upset and hurt (seems to be the appropriate reaction to sarcasm, according to you), believe it or not, I laughed with her. We finally cleaned up, finished cooking and shared a great meal together and that was the end of it. My feelings weren't hurt and there was absolutely NO ill intentions with her words. It was all in good fun. 2. An example related to this industry... A genleman and I were in bed talking and enjoying a glass of nice champagne. I asked him if he would like me to refill his glass. He says "yes, of course" so I grabbed the bottle sitting in the ice bucket from the night stand. I filled up his glass half way and then did mine. While filling up mine, by accident, the gentleman "hit" my arm and champagne spilled on me. It's at that point he decided to use a sarcastic comment: "Ahhhhh, Gabby, you are so clumsy. What am I going to do with you. I guess I'm going to have to help you fix this mess and lick it off your body". My gentleman had a huge smile and grin on his face and started laughing. Again, was I supposed to get upset at his comment and take it in a way that was the opposite of his intention because his used sarcasm??? I have a great sense of humor. I don't take myself too seriously neither do I take others too seriously all the time. I think taking the blinders off, being able to see multiple sides of something, keeping an open-minded about possibilities, etc. is a choice and way of life. It might be more difficult at times but, in the end, well worth it, at least for me. Life is not always so black or white; it holds many shades of greys in between.

Happy Birthday, pretty lady :) I hope you got to drink lots of good wine in your new location ;) xox

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Great post, Tracie :) Well said! I guess we can easily apply this to anyone who trys to negotiate our rates... Not only to the men from the province of Québec. Because let's face it, there are hagglers everywhere, no matter where they are from or where they live. Again, thank you for your post :) Much appreciated! From a proud French Canadian woman from Montreal, Québec xox

It's not so much that it is a good business practice as opposed to being able to receive more information from the person contacting us (i.e. CERB handle) ;) Most of the ladies I know (I have done it myself a few times too) who sometimes offer this incentive are mostly only looking to avoid bad dates/WOT/No shows and cancellers, especially while travelling. It might also generate a bit more requests and, as a result, allow us to be even more picky about who we decide to spend time with. That is, from a companion's perspective, and not a client's. Sophia, do what you have to do so you feel comfortable and/or safer, before/during your appointments... Having peace of mind is priceless :) xox

There are quite a few ladies who already offer a lower rate to Cerb members and the gentlemen do indeed have to share their handles and send a PM to confirm, whether they email or call/text for a rendez-vous. It is the only way they can get that preferred rate.

Since I am from Montreal (born and raised) and since I've been a companion for a few years and have experienced different markets (local, out of town, out of province markets), I can tell you this: - The Montreal adult/SP industry is over saturated and has been for quite a long time - To stay competitive, a lot of ladies (but not all) and agencies will drop their price and offer more "services". This is where the supposed VFM (value for money) comes in. A fair amount of the guys all want the "best", the most beautiful (whatever that is), the most reviewed, the most popular, the most (insert whatever you'd like here), the most services included in the price and that, for the cheapest rate possible. The mentality is: If I can have sex with (insert lady's name here) that is highly reviewed and is (insert her qualities here) and provides (insert all the services here), why should I pay a penny more for someone else? If the lady they are contacting doesn't fit that "perfect" standard and doesn't hold that same "status", then they think they should be paying less for her. Not for her time but for her (yeah, lovely). Just read some other boards and you'll see what I'm talking about. My general observation is that these guys are just looking to "get off" with someone who they think is "hot" (and not much else), for as little as possible.. Are Montreal men cheap? No, not at all but when it comes to the SP industry, some will pick according to perceived VFM and some will pick the actual lady they are truly interested in spending time with. I guess this is true and can be said about many other large cities too.

At the end of the day, no matter what type of business people are involved in, self employed or not, we all go to work because we want to earn a paycheck/make money so we can meet our weekly/monthly obligations (and then some). We all have the same motivations; I do not know of anyone who would gladly go to work 4-5-6 days a week for free (unless they are volunteering for something). BUT and here's my big BUT, some people are happy with only looking at the bottom line as long as it pays their bills while others care about much more than that: looking forward to going to work, loving what we do, feeling happy and comfortable and actually enjoying ourselves while earning that paycheck. In the SP context, some ladies will be happy to provide a quick, straight forward service to whomever. On the other hand, some of us rather offer an unrushed experience where a connection (and compatibility) is present. It's not just about the money. It's about much more than that. Two different extremes, two different worlds. There is no wrong or right here. We all have our reasons for doing what we do and how we get there is also very personal. As always, to each their own (and yes, I mean it just in case someone decides to insinuate otherwise). It's great that you have found what works for you and your clients. You (and them) seem to be on the same page and that's awesome! :) Many of the gentlemen who look for that connection are married or are in a relationship (and yes, some are single too) but it doesn't mean they are looking to get divorced or find a new girlfriend or a new best friend. They are simply looking for more than the exchange of fluids or sexual acts during an encounter ;) From a companion that finds one hour appointments too rushed and stressful and loves to establish that connection with her future patrons and cultivate the current one :) xox

Yup! Whatever people do in their personal lives is their business but when it comes to CERB, the rules are pretty clear: http://www.cerb.ca/vbulletin/faq.php?faq=vb_faq#faq_streetwalkers Streetwalkers - Car Dates - FS MASSAGE SPA'S - ETC .... (ALL ILLEGAL IN CANADA) We DO NOT discuss ILLEGAL activities here. This includes: - Streetwalkers (Public prostitution is illegal) - Car Dates (Something streetwalkers do - public prostitution is illegal in Canada) - FS Commercial unit (Massage Spa - Brothel - etc... are all considered common bawdy houses and illegal) - Underage Prostitution - Drugs - Etc... Please use common sense people!

The short answer is yes, it is industry standard ;) I cannot speak for everyone but I would have to say that most, if not all the ladies provide the condoms and some are very well prepared; some of us have different brands and sizes (and flavours for CBJ) available to accomodate a gentleman's preference/need. This might be a little off topic but worth mentioning: If you were ever concerned about, for example, let's say size, you should communicate your concern to the lady in question and she might just go out and buy what you need (if she doesn't already have it) or she might tell you to go buy a brand new box (keep the receipt in the bag to show her you just bought the box of condoms). Most ladies will prefer option one as they will be 100% certain the condoms have not been tempered with or left in an uncontrolled environment (heat or cold). I always prefer to buy my own also because I am allergic to certain products (spermicide) they add to certain types of condoms and the results are not pleasant at all. Something else to consider: she might be allergic to latex so latex-free condoms will be nessecary... Flavoured condoms might be a no-no for intercourse as her body might not tolerate the sugar and that will cause an infection, etc. Good luck with your new quest!

From a companion's perspective, like many others will say, a tip is never expected but always appreciated. Yes, we do have a lot of expenses and spend a lot of time managing our business outside of appointment times but this is where "pricing yourself" accordingly comes in. I would hate it if a gentleman came to see me and felt like he HAD to give me a tip or a gift to make me feel appreciated. His presence and company are plenty, especially when he is a repeat patron. It's the best compliment a lady can receive :)

And what other information should she have provided besides the name of the hotel and room number? The "walking into a hotel etiquette" e-book? His "freaking out", talking to front desk and lying is not her fault. I don't see why she should take any responsability for something she clearly had nothing to do with in the first place.

Doesn't the Las Vegas Police Department have anything better to do with their time and money but to host and co-sponsor events like "Choose Purity" and spread stupidities around? Unreal lol Maybe we should introduce Regina Coward to Mme Alotta Fagina :) Exactly! Let me ask you: if a young girl has sex with another young girl (pre-marital, of course) does she still run the same chances of turning into a drug addict, a prostitute, a sexual assault victim or even a gang member or is it with boys only? I guess they haven't done that study yet lol

First, let me say that everyboby can run their business as they see fit; each lady can represent themselves in the way she chooses and do what works for her. On the other hand, this might not be a popular opinion and has the potential to offend some (not my intention) and I will try to do my best to explain my feelings in the most eloquent way posssible--in English; I do feel like these types of very explicit ads only add to the stigma and many stereotypes this industry (and the ladies themselves) have to face on a day-to-day basis and does nothing to cast a positve light on SPs and simply reinforces what is already perceived as a negative. Take this with a grain of salt because this is just MY opinion and I'll say it again, to each their own.

Love, love, looooooooove every single split second of it! :)

Totally agree with you on that one :) When I read that, right away I laughed and thought about Chef Robert Irving (Restaurant impossible) and Chef Gordon Ramsay (Kitchen nightmares); both would strongly disagree with you and call you some sort of spicy and not-so-pretty names lol If you watch the shows, you'll know what I'm talking about and why I am laughing ;) I apologise for the highjack.

Cerb is pretty limited as far as Montreal ladies are concerned but you will find a LOT of info on the Montreal-erb green board ;) Enjoy your trip! xox

I just watched the last episode of Hannibal and I don't know if it's just me who feels that way but season 2 and the last few episodes have an intense progressive creepyness psycho factor that is somehow making me feel "uneasy" (can't think of a better word to describe my feelings). Don't get me wrong, I love the show and will watch more episodes out of curiosity but damn, they are doing a great job at creeping me out lol