roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 With threads about being outed in public, and face pictures, a thought occurred to me. How do the ladies feel about dinner dates. I know some offer them. But how do the ladies feel about being seen in public with a client. If family/friends showed up, would that pose a problem for them For me, I'm including dinner out with a sleepover I'm arranging. But the dinner out while suggested by me, is only being done with the lady's permission. And we are going to be in Toronto, and not her home town, at my suggestion. Just so she doesn't run the risk of being seen by family/friends with a client and having to do some explaining Just a question for discussion RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reddog01 30280 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 I guess this is for the ladies to answer from their perspective but I offer the following comment. I think having the dinner date out of town makes more sense from both perspectives. I have done the dinner date in my hometown before on a Tues or Wed night at quaint out of the way restaurants where there is little chance of running into friends, colleagues or acquaintances. I stopped doing this as I felt that my luck might just run out and to be honest I was starting to feel uncomfortable about the risk. If the SP is hesitate or concerned because you are "at home" so to speak, consider room service. It can be set up as a romantic dinner for two with candlelight and all the trimmings. Bring along your ipod and a half decent speaker for mood music. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest C*****tte Report post Posted June 20, 2011 I have no problem going out for dinner with my clients though most of my dinner dates (and appointments in general) are with out of towners. I usually suggest restaurants that I only go to with clients so there is less chance of meeting anyone I know. I do request that they keep their hands to themselves especially if we are just walking down the street because I could be spotted by friends and family and I don't want to be gossiped about (as in I saw Charlotte with a guy who looked old enough to be her father...). There is one client who kept trying to kiss me in public even when I told him prior that is was not acceptable. It was a very uncomfortable situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suziesoccermum 140 Report post Posted June 20, 2011 I love going out both with clients and friends alike I have no worries about meeting others in public I am not attached have no BF or such to hide from plus if it was a family member then its a date with JOHN .... LOL Looking forward to many more great nights out on the town or back at my place :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest J******aA***l Report post Posted June 20, 2011 I have been on a few dinner dates, with clients from out of town and I usually pick a restaurant or low-lit lounge that's away from my usual hangouts with friends. I have been seen with a client before and I just introduced him as my friend from outta town and no one questionned it after the fact. I think everyone has their own opinion and comfort level with this publicity thing and each and every service provider must weigh the pros and cons and do what's best for her...and her clients. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamanthaEvans 166766 Report post Posted June 21, 2011 I go out on a lot of dinner dates as well as dates to the theatre, a concert or a public function of various kinds. I never worry about being seen by friends. This has only happened to me a couple of times and then I've always introduced my client as a friend from out of town. That's so very close to the truth, anyway, that it's an easy thing to say and, in any case, we're not going to sit down together for the evening. I have seen other clients at some events. That also doesn't trouble me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolette Vaughn 294340 Report post Posted June 21, 2011 I have no problem going out with clients in public. Everyone I have gone out with has been discreet. The only thing I have encountered when I was in Toronto and staying at a hotel, I would often have dinner dates and the closest restaurant was the Keg. At the time I had a brief relationship with someone in my personal life who was aware of my line of work. One night we went for dinner at the Keg and he introduced me to a a friend/acquaintance of his who was a hostess there and at that particular location and others around Toronto. I was staying by the airport and had 4 dinner dates in a row that week and every single time it was at the ( you guessed it!) the Keg. Well, this woman saw me with 4 different guys and I was supposed to be seeing a friend of hers. How's that for an awkward moment? LOL. I didn't know this woman but she knew people I knew. Those 4 nights wasn't the only time she saw me with clients. Another time she saw me with another client at another location and I had to tell the guy I was seeing at the time to casually mention how I told him that I saw her there when I was with my boss. These things shouldn't matter and wasn't really this woman's business but it probably looked weird. I did not eat there for at least a year after that because I was soooo sick of it. LOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleo Catra 178382 Report post Posted June 21, 2011 I've been taken for dinner a few times and have had a great time. Once I was walking with my client and walked past two friends of mine. They waved and said hi, and I smiled back and kept walking. As they know what I do they apologized to me later and hoped they hadn't ruined anything. Neither the client or I minded. For me, I'm out, so it doesn't matter who I run into. But not only is my face out there but my body is very recognizable, so the gentlemen taking me out should be aware that there is a possibility that people around us will know he's with an escort. As long as he doesn't care, the night is ours :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickkm 328 Report post Posted June 21, 2011 HOWEVER, this is only effective if you LOOK the part. If you're out on a dinner date with a provider who "looks like a provider", it'll be difficult to convince otherwise. I found that last sentence so cute!!lol I can only imagine the potential here as some guys simply wouldn't fit the part....lol.....some would have it written on heir foreheads for other patrons to see....I'm not that lucky...or...amazing what money can buy hey?? The lady would have to look the part too....she can't have on her forehead.....I'm dying here......or.....someone please end this!! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites