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100% not true as it relates to Thermas, in my experience 
the good guys will take almost 95% of clients, but there are always a few clients that stand out as potential problems & the best guys don’t lack for options - they just don’t want to deal with bad people at any price.  
The working guys are generally open to all ages, ethnicities, body types & specific requests - it’s a bad attitude that is the deal killer.  Because they know a potential client w a bad attitude will never get better, only worse. 
There are different types of guys working in the sauna & you will be sorted accordingly. You won’t be aware of it, but that’s what’s happening behind the scenes. Frequently, the clients w bad attitudes get bad experiences….because the guys think that person deserves it and their performance really doesn’t matter. 

go with an open mind, reasonable expectations, a good attitude & money - you will find what you want at Thermas.
 

100% not true as it relates to Thermas, in my experience 
the good guys will take almost 95% of clients, but there are always a few clients that stand out as potential problems & the best guys don’t lack for options - they just don’t want to deal with bad people at any price.  
The working guys are generally open to all ages, ethnicities, body types & specific requests - it’s a bad attitude that is the deal killer.  Because they know a potential client w a bad attitude will never get better, only worse. 
There are different types of guys working in the sauna & you will be sorted accordingly. You won’t be aware of it, but that’s what’s happening behind the scenes. Frequently, the clients w bad attitudes get bad experiences….because the guys think that person deserves it and their performance really doesn’t matter. 

go with an open mind, reasonable expectations, a good attitude & money - you will find what you want at Thermas.
 

100% not true as it relates to Thermas, in my experience 
the good guys will take almost 95% of clients, but there are always a few clients that stand out as potential problems & the best guys don’t lack for options - they just don’t want to deal with bad people at any price.  
The working guys are generally open to all ages, ethnicities, body types & specific requests - it’s a bad attitude that is the deal killer.  Because they know a potential client w a bad attitude will never get better, only worse. 
There are different types of guys working in the sauna & you will be sorted accordingly. You won’t be aware of it, but that’s what’s happening behind the scenes. Frequently, the clients w bad attitudes get bad experiences….because the guys think that person deserves it and their performance really doesn’t matter. 

go with an open mind, reasonable expectations, a good attitude & money - you will find what you want at Thermas.
 

you’ll have a great time.
 I’ve been going there for 16 years + with many visits each year.  I’ve known about 6  the regulars there for at least 6 years and socialize with some of them outside the sauna. 
It’s consistently been the same over the years because the core clientele likes a certain type.  There are some variations of course, but most are the guy-next- door body types that you’d find in Lagoa.  The only real change since the pandemic is I don’t see the muscle guys so much anymore.  

I never understand the negative reviews here sometimes because I’ve just never experienced that in my dozens & dozens of visits.  It leads me to believe the issue is not with Thermas or the working guys, but rather unrealistic expectations, bad attitudes or entitled behavior that is so common among tourists.  The guys at Thermas (or any other similar sauna) have literally seen it all & have excellent BS detectors and avoid the people they perceive to be problematic.  That too may explain some of the negative reviews here. 
 

No need to quote Marc. I've actually put him on my block/ignore list. 😃
And I totally agree with you: smiling and trying to speak French goes a long way... 😃

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So will you be a "tourist" in France?
If not, what will you consider yourself to be? 🥰

The "locals" will take money from any visitor who doesn't speak their language -- or doesn't speak it well. It's definitely not limited to Americans visiting France or anywhere else. There are "ugly" Germans, Chinese, Brits, and Russians flocking to countries around the world. 
Furthermore, you didn't seem to notice that I was specifically describing the exchange of money. I was not talking about behavior or cultural insensitivities. 
Seems like someone is overly "sensitive" and irritated when seeing certain posts. Something about "panties" and "twist" comes to mind. 😍

I’m now planning for a week in August - thank you for the information 

this is exactly where the “ugly American” stereotype comes from.  
The assumption is that for money, the locals will tolerate your behavior and/or cultural insensitivity. 
as for providers - I’ve seen plenty of guys in Thermas decline clients who wanted to pay, for whatever reason. A bad vibe is a bad vibe - money becomes irrelevant. 
they know how to spot the problematic clients.
language skills not required - a good attitude is 

this is exactly where the “ugly American” stereotype comes from.  
The assumption is that for money, the locals will tolerate your behavior and/or cultural insensitivity. 
as for providers - I’ve seen plenty of guys in Thermas decline clients who wanted to pay, for whatever reason. A bad vibe is a bad vibe - money becomes irrelevant. 
they know how to spot the problematic clients.
language skills not required - a good attitude is 

when is the best time to go ?  Is it flooded w tourists like BCN ?

It should be a sacrament. Tongue on or in butt. 

I LOVE rimming. It’s among my best sexual talents, and one of my specialties. I enjoy doing this for my clients, and sometimes they book me just for a rimming session. It’s not infrequent I make men cum this way. Great if a client enjoys rimming me too, but I’m truly a giver. I wrote a guide. Linking below:
 

Re time allocated - check beforehand if a provider is including shower time, get to know you  chat time in the session calculation etc. Misunderstandings can occur. You can’t force someone to spend time with you in this business if they don’t want to, and it would hardly be pleasant if they felt forced, but the providers who have tried that stuff with me will never get rebooked so the long term loss is greater for them. 

For some the thrill of being with new providers and experiencing variety (if available in their market) is part of why they engage in the hobby vs seek out fwbs or partners if they have them. 

I always tell providers that my experience is not dependent on whether I cum or not.  I let them know what I enjoy and to focus on that.  I’ve found that as I’ve gotten older, I can reach a point of overstimulation where cumming isn’t likely to happen - although I’m very much enjoying the sex. It seems to take the pressure off both parties & I have better overall outcomes.
I don’t expect a provider to cum ever.  If they want to, then fine. 
As for the time - I’m the clock watcher & will remind him I’m aware of the time at the 50 minute mark.  about 50% of the time, I’ll ask to extend & pay. For the rest, an hour is sufficient.  If we’re both having fun & he just wants to stay, that’s ok too.  I can only remember one guy shorting me on time, although a few times where I left early.  I think it’s reasonable to confirm you will get a full hour before you schedule.
I keep my expectations low & reasonable, while treating the provider as I would any other guest. 
Drinks are always offered before & after if in my home/hotel.  Shower offered after, of course.  

this is exactly where the “ugly American” stereotype comes from.  
The assumption is that for money, the locals will tolerate your behavior and/or cultural insensitivity. 
as for providers - I’ve seen plenty of guys in Thermas decline clients who wanted to pay, for whatever reason. A bad vibe is a bad vibe - money becomes irrelevant. 
they know how to spot the problematic clients.
language skills not required - a good attitude is 

I always tell providers that my experience is not dependent on whether I cum or not.  I let them know what I enjoy and to focus on that.  I’ve found that as I’ve gotten older, I can reach a point of overstimulation where cumming isn’t likely to happen - although I’m very much enjoying the sex. It seems to take the pressure off both parties & I have better overall outcomes.
I don’t expect a provider to cum ever.  If they want to, then fine. 
As for the time - I’m the clock watcher & will remind him I’m aware of the time at the 50 minute mark.  about 50% of the time, I’ll ask to extend & pay. For the rest, an hour is sufficient.  If we’re both having fun & he just wants to stay, that’s ok too.  I can only remember one guy shorting me on time, although a few times where I left early.  I think it’s reasonable to confirm you will get a full hour before you schedule.
I keep my expectations low & reasonable, while treating the provider as I would any other guest. 
Drinks are always offered before & after if in my home/hotel.  Shower offered after, of course.  

Bidetless . . . the cruel harshness of American life. I need a drink, Blanch!

Someone just "told" you this about the French? Do you think they won't talk to you in English or accept your euros? Do you think that escorts and other hustlers won't want to do business with you?😆
It's like one of the biggest talking points (and jokes) about tourism in France. 

this is accurate - I haven’t seen any Eastern Europeans in Thermas last few visits.  It’s now almost exclusively Latinos.  
As mentioned in previous posts - many of the long-term regulars have moved on and very few guys there now were there pre-Covid.  The current ratio is much more Brazilian overall w some Colombians, Venezuelans, Dominicans & Cubans.
When the Egyptian is no longer there, you know times have changed. 

I always tell providers that my experience is not dependent on whether I cum or not.  I let them know what I enjoy and to focus on that.  I’ve found that as I’ve gotten older, I can reach a point of overstimulation where cumming isn’t likely to happen - although I’m very much enjoying the sex. It seems to take the pressure off both parties & I have better overall outcomes.
I don’t expect a provider to cum ever.  If they want to, then fine. 
As for the time - I’m the clock watcher & will remind him I’m aware of the time at the 50 minute mark.  about 50% of the time, I’ll ask to extend & pay. For the rest, an hour is sufficient.  If we’re both having fun & he just wants to stay, that’s ok too.  I can only remember one guy shorting me on time, although a few times where I left early.  I think it’s reasonable to confirm you will get a full hour before you schedule.
I keep my expectations low & reasonable, while treating the provider as I would any other guest. 
Drinks are always offered before & after if in my home/hotel.  Shower offered after, of course.