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Maybe part of the confusion is that you posted your services on rentmen instead of rentmasseur. 

Maybe part of the confusion is that you posted your services on rentmen instead of rentmasseur. 

It's interesting that people with so few posts always have providers falling for them. Maybe they are legitimate concerns or maybe just a form of fan fiction.
Either way, it's fun to weigh in.
You are in control of this situation. Pay him and enjoy the noncommittal attention or take a risk and ask him if he would be open to exploring a relationship. Masseurs know the risks and rewards of making clients feel special - you won't offend him either way. 
Since none of us know you or the provider, you'll have to figure out how to read the signals and communicate just like you would with any other human being.

It's interesting that people with so few posts always have providers falling for them. Maybe they are legitimate concerns or maybe just a form of fan fiction.
Either way, it's fun to weigh in.
You are in control of this situation. Pay him and enjoy the noncommittal attention or take a risk and ask him if he would be open to exploring a relationship. Masseurs know the risks and rewards of making clients feel special - you won't offend him either way. 
Since none of us know you or the provider, you'll have to figure out how to read the signals and communicate just like you would with any other human being.

It's interesting that people with so few posts always have providers falling for them. Maybe they are legitimate concerns or maybe just a form of fan fiction.
Either way, it's fun to weigh in.
You are in control of this situation. Pay him and enjoy the noncommittal attention or take a risk and ask him if he would be open to exploring a relationship. Masseurs know the risks and rewards of making clients feel special - you won't offend him either way. 
Since none of us know you or the provider, you'll have to figure out how to read the signals and communicate just like you would with any other human being.

Dear penthouse.  I never believed this could happen to me …..

A male massage provider is called a masseur not a masseuse  
When they are with you they are at work. Sometimes they enjoy their work, sometimes they don't - but if your provider is good you won't be able to tell the difference.
If you are polite, clean, and considerate, you are making their job easier. Feel good about that. 

It's interesting that people with so few posts always have providers falling for them. Maybe they are legitimate concerns or maybe just a form of fan fiction.
Either way, it's fun to weigh in.
You are in control of this situation. Pay him and enjoy the noncommittal attention or take a risk and ask him if he would be open to exploring a relationship. Masseurs know the risks and rewards of making clients feel special - you won't offend him either way. 
Since none of us know you or the provider, you'll have to figure out how to read the signals and communicate just like you would with any other human being.

Many of us can live in the present and still remember the recent past. It's a very helpful skill that provides context for life and helps you make decisions.
Those of us who knew Ben can remember him and give him credit for making 27 a really well run spa. It's reasonable to comment on the fact that customer service has declined since Ben's untimely death. 
Why would anyone feel the need to register a snaky remark in this scenario?. 

A male massage provider is called a masseur not a masseuse  
When they are with you they are at work. Sometimes they enjoy their work, sometimes they don't - but if your provider is good you won't be able to tell the difference.
If you are polite, clean, and considerate, you are making their job easier. Feel good about that. 

A male massage provider is called a masseur not a masseuse  
When they are with you they are at work. Sometimes they enjoy their work, sometimes they don't - but if your provider is good you won't be able to tell the difference.
If you are polite, clean, and considerate, you are making their job easier. Feel good about that. 

A male massage provider is called a masseur not a masseuse  
When they are with you they are at work. Sometimes they enjoy their work, sometimes they don't - but if your provider is good you won't be able to tell the difference.
If you are polite, clean, and considerate, you are making their job easier. Feel good about that. 

A male massage provider is called a masseur not a masseuse  
When they are with you they are at work. Sometimes they enjoy their work, sometimes they don't - but if your provider is good you won't be able to tell the difference.
If you are polite, clean, and considerate, you are making their job easier. Feel good about that. 

Many of us can live in the present and still remember the recent past. It's a very helpful skill that provides context for life and helps you make decisions.
Those of us who knew Ben can remember him and give him credit for making 27 a really well run spa. It's reasonable to comment on the fact that customer service has declined since Ben's untimely death. 
Why would anyone feel the need to register a snaky remark in this scenario?. 

Text bookings or insta bookings used to be perfectly fine under Ben. Also booking even a week ahead was also fine with Ben. That man was a star. 
There was no stupid booking policy back then (at least when I was booking).

No shit Sherlock. Do you also scream that when you hear a eulogy?

I've seen Jay at Batman several times. He gives a very reliable strong massage. He seems to really enjoy his work. He will talk to you and is pretty funny. 
Each one hour massage has been completely relaxing and fun. He has a very nice build and a decent face. He seems to like dyeing his hair orange or blond on occasion. 
No upselling or talk of tips. 
Highly  recommended. 
 

Walked in and had a massage with Andy. A cute, slim Asian guy. 
The massage was surprisingly strong and satisfying. The name Andy seems to only be awarded to talented masseurs. Never had a bad one.  
There were two other masseurs around the desk, Jay and Michael (who has been around forever - at East Men, and on RM, and other spas). 
I've had good experiences at Batman, with Tony, Jay, and now Andy. The guys are always engaged in their work and I've never had anyone mention a tip. 

Kenny started at TSMS, moved to Paris Men's Spa, then to Energy for a couple of weeks. Now he is back at TSMS. 
Good looking with a nice body. His english isn't great, but he is a sweet and easy going guy. Solid massage technique and he wants his customers to leave satisfied. 
No talk of tips. 

Kenny started at TSMS, moved to Paris Men's Spa, then to Energy for a couple of weeks. Now he is back at TSMS. 
Good looking with a nice body. His english isn't great, but he is a sweet and easy going guy. Solid massage technique and he wants his customers to leave satisfied. 
No talk of tips. 

Everyone hires for different reasons. 

If you have a good rapport, ask him if he'd like to hang out sometime and get lunch.
Make it clear that you enjoy his company and are not looking for off the clock massage.
I've become good friends with a couple of masseurs over the years. I no longer see them for massage, and no money is involved. We just like each other.  People make friends under all kinds of circumstances.
If he isn't interested, fair enough. At least you'll know that he just wants to work for you. That's fine too. There are many elements to good customer service. But if you choose to remain a customer, you should tell him what adjustments he needs to make to his massage more satisfying to you. 

W Man is Richard. Not sure about the others. 

I does. The owner has a strong influence on the policies at the spas. Also the title of the thread is to discuss spas in NY, not "Masseurs in NYC".
The fact that there is a near-monopoly controlled by 1 person in NYC is well within the subject matter of a thread called "Spas in NYC".

Fair enough. Any corrections or different information would be welcome.