Help with etiquette if no longer interested after seeing further pics

[adventurous old guy]

Again, very helpful. Alec's point underscores the title of the thread -- this is about etiquette. And the bottom line of etiquette is respect, including respect for unpaid for time. The big take away for me from this discussion is the experiences some people have had with phone calls as disrespectful or a waste of time in some way. Will keep that top of mind. Grazie.

[+ Chris Eisenhower]

I've got a related question. I've twice contacted a person I think would be good fit, he's experienced and has good reviews. His request is for initial contact by text, which I did both times. First occasion, I asked to connect by phone after establishing that he was available. Response by text was that he couldn't talk, his fee was $ ___, where and what time? I like dialing direct, but felt like he blew off the phone request. Wanted to give him a market feedback hint, so texted back "you sound busy, I'll look for you another time." Second time, very similar. Asked by text can I call you, now a good time? Response back was, "no I'm eating, followed by fee quote and the when/where question." This time I backed out saying my plans have changed, best of luck. Question: Should I have said more, been more explicit about failure to have a phone call being a deal killer? Or should I stick with tact and let him connect the dots?

 

My immediate reaction to this was that the escort was with a client.