When discussing details, do you prefer to talk over the phone or chat?

[newdad]

For example, when you ask a provider if they top or bottom, do you ask them that through chat messaging (eg, on RM, Whatsapp, regular text, etc.) or is this something you ask verbally via phone/video so there's no written trail to keep things more safe?

[+ Socalguy]

I usually text or message them asking them what is their preferred method to discuss details (after we've established an initial conversation).

[+ purplekow]

I ;do not fear a text trail but I do prefer to hear someone's voice and I think phone conversations go more naturally than texts do, so I might ask for a brief call to clarify the details and to hear the voice.  A sexy Depp baritone or base makes the idea of the encounter more enticing. 

[+ DynamicUno]

17 minutes ago, Socalguy said:

I usually text or message them asking them what is their preferred method to discuss details (after we've established an initial conversation).

This!  I usually make contact first though text, and I don't go into sexual details.  I usually engage with guys who have profiles that are direct about their capabilities, so there's less need to ask them too much.  If there's something more involved that arranging time and place, I might ask if it we can discuss further by text or a short call.

[+ nycman]

I’m 99% text. I’ll do a brief chat if the escort insists, but honestly I dislike it. I prefer the surprise of hearing his voice for the first time when he shows up. I’m not real sure how much useful information they can get from talking to me that they can’t get texts. I really like deep male voices, but even the most fey queen can usually butch it up for an hour, so it’s rarely a problem.  

[+ DrownedBoy]

Ditto - text only. I've had providers call me, which I found annoying and never ended up well.

Also, I can use my translator when I text.

[Jamie21]

I prefer it if the client texts their questions or if they want to talk then they arrange a time to have the phone call. It’s not always possible for me to answer questions about activities because I might not be somewhere discreet when called.

Here’s my tip to clients: text him first, tell him you have questions that are easier to discuss on a call and ask him when is best to call. I’m fine to discuss anything if I’m somewhere where I can’t be overheard. 

[+ Pensant]

Always discuss the deets by phone after introductory text. Both sides like to hear the voice!

[dbar123]

I HATE talking on the phone. 100% text please.

[soloyo215]

Normally text, but a few providers have asked if we can continue talking over the phone. Never inquire about what's their preferred method. I'll keep that in mind for the future.

[dcguy20]

I used to prefer a brief chat before hiring, but over the years, texting became the norm. I got used to it, and now don't mind at all. A month or so ago a provider insisted that I call him. For some reason it felt intrusive. We chatted very briefly, but I did not hire him. 

[LookingAround]

Text only 

[SouthOfTheBorder]

there’s not much to discuss w a well written profile - when/where/how much ?  this is what I’m looking for - that’s it 

anything more is like being at restaurant with someone that can never decide what they want - just wasting time 

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

I prefer you discuss in person, in the lobby or bar of the brothel.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

Email works well.

People who are too keen on a phone chat usually turn out to be time-wasters and flakes.

[rvwnsd]

My directness extends to hiring guys. When I initiate contact via the Rentmen messaging feature or via email, my message goes something like this: "Hey, [insert name of escort here]. I'm [my name] and want to see if we are compatible and, if so, see about scheduling something. I am an oral bottom and enjoy [blah, blah, blah]. Should we get down to topping/bottoming I am a bottom. How does this sound?"

When initiating contact via text, my first one goes like this: "Hey, I saw your RM profile and am interested in finding out more. When is a good time to text?" When he tells me it is a good time to text, I text the same message use for RM messenger. 

This approach has served me well for as long as I have hired. 

24 minutes ago, BenjaminNicholas said:

Email works well.

People who are too keen on a phone chat usually turn out to be time-wasters and flakes.

I prefer email so I can refer back to what we discussed.

[jeezifonly]

Seems weird to me that a vendor of any sort of intimate personal services would rather lose business than have a 2-3 min scheduled phone convo about the extent of the services. 

[+ bcbg1205]

I refer them to my RM profile, which lists what I am into and even two or three things that I'm not into. Then I tell them to ask me anything they want (via text) if they have additional questions.

[Simon Suraci]

Phone convo is great, but needs to be scheduled. Even 10 mins notice helps. Only a small percentage of my day do I find myself alone, in a quite private place, without distractions, and ready to pick up a call. If the contact isn’t in my phone, it goes directly to VM without a buzz. The ringer is on silent/vibrate 100% of the time.

Something along the lines of what @rvwnsd posted in a text is perfect. If I can respond right away, I will. If not, I have all the information in the message and can respond as soon as I free up.

Voicemails are underrated. You can do a version of the above by voice as well.

Email is fine. Same protocol, different platform. Expect slower responses.

RentMen Messenger is buggy and slow, so expect delays and allow plenty of time for responses.

Text is the fastest and easiest method. I can text responses in many situations where I couldn’t do so by voice. Say, for example, I am in the sauna at the gym with a bunch of straight sweaty hunks.