A Seasonal Respect

[Bilbo]

We talk a good bit sometimes about treating the escorts with respect, like we would any other professional. And we know that escorts have a difficult time, many of them, at setting days off and actually taking them. So, please consider for a moment the small number of professionals whom you would call up on a moment's notice on Christmass Day. Every place that can be is closed or on a skeleton crew. This is Dec.23rd. If by midnight tonight you don't have an appointment with an escort you don't already know, please don't call him on Christmass Eve or Christmass. Even if it doesn't bother him, it might bother his lover or his birth-or-chosen family. (It's bothering me a bit, does every year we're in town it seems like, that my lover is going to be so busy with his business during this special time - and he's a dog walker, now. AND has had those appointments for weeks.) If you do know the escort in question very well, and know that he and his loved ones don't celebrate Christmass, well, that might be another thing.

Sorry I'm such a nag sometimes,

Mother Bilbo

[Guest cp8036]

<...If by midnight tonight you don't have an appointment with an escort you don't already know, please don't call him on Christmass Eve or Christmass. ...>

 

 

Humm,

 

I am not an escort, so is hard for me to say something. But, from the outside, may I make a comment? If you don't want a call from clients, why not turn your phone off?

 

If you answer the phone, there is a slight implication you are willing to accept the call.

 

I have two phones, one personal, and one business. Dec 24-25 I turn the business phone off. No calls, no guilt about not being able to talk to a client, and I enjoy my peaceful holidays. They can send emails.

[Bilbo]

A. Not everyone is blessed with two phones or even with one phone with two different rings. And family phone calls are a large part of many people's Christmasses. I know they are for me.

B. I remember when I was newer to the business and didn't have the spirit to be able to say no to anyone. Thought I didn't have the bank account for it either. And might not have realized that it would cost me more in terms of hurt feelings on the parts of accidently devalued friends and family than I would be making in cash.

C. Of course, I am occaisionally a bitch and a nutjob (those words came from my mouth, not yours, please don't think I said you said them) and I really expected someone to disagree with me on this. But I am surprised that it took so long for anyone to do so. After all, yesterday was a Sunday.

[Guest DJPerez]

With all due respects to Bilbo, please allow me to differ. I appreciate his consideration of those of us serve men's sensual and intimacy needs.

 

At the same time, as a bodyworker, I see myself as in charge of my own small business, with the responsibilities that a business entails. I consider that if I am advertising my availability without announcing "holiday blackout" periods, them it's not unreasonable for me to expect inquiries, even during the Holidays themselves. I do think it is imcumbent on the service provider to let potential clients know about matters like availabiliy during holiday periods.

 

That being said, I do agree with Bilbo on the point that a potential client should not expect "service on demand", unless the service provider advertises immediate availablity as a feature of his service. In my case, I have no problems with being contacted at any time. However, as a part-time service provider with a full-time "day job", I strive always to be clear with my clients that my appointments are by advance appointment, so that I can be prepared for them.

 

Each of us that provides service has his own unique framework, from "24 hours-or-more advance" to "I'll be over in 20 minutes." I encourage all of you seeking us out to find the pleasure provider who fits your needs.

 

BTW, in today's multi-cultural society, one shouldn't assume that all escorts & clients celebrate Christmas. Being a Pagan, I celebrated Solstice on the 21st of December, and would be open to working on the 25th if there is an interest. Gents, now might be a good time to seek out men of non-Christian ethnicities and backgrounds, if they interest you. Someting to keep in mind.... :7

 

Peace & Pleasure!

 

D J

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[Bilbo]

Well, at least don't whine or yell if someone's not available. I still remember a horrible fight I got into with one prospective client years ago who absolutely insisted that I had to work on Gay Pride Day, partly because I hadn't announced in my advertising that I wouldn't be available.

So, I agree with DJ on several levels. A. This shouldn't be a hard and fast rule. (pun intended) and B. Excellent time to seek out the non-Christians who don't celebrate Christmass. Although, remember, some of them are going to have lovers who do.

Just wanted all of you to think about this angle, and now at least some of you have.